Calendar

Dec
14
Sat
2019
Olde Golden Christmas Parade 2019 @ Washington Ave. in Downtown Golden
Dec 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Santa rides on a float and waves in the Olde Golden Christmas ParadeOn Saturdays in December, authentic and historic downtown Golden becomes a festive holiday center. Join in the holiday spirit and watch floats, clowns, festive holiday characters, and Santa Claus on the firetruck parade down Washington Avenue. After the parades, head to the downtown area shops and restaurants. Each parade is different, providing the perfect reason to bring the family back to Golden again and again!

The route is down Washington Avenue from 11th to 13th Streets through historic downtown, with lots of activities before and after. The parades are presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Go to www.VisitGolden.com for more information.

Dec
21
Sat
2019
Olde Golden Christmas Parade 2019 @ Washington Ave. in Downtown Golden
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Santa rides on a float and waves in the Olde Golden Christmas ParadeOn Saturdays in December, authentic and historic downtown Golden becomes a festive holiday center. Join in the holiday spirit and watch floats, clowns, festive holiday characters, and Santa Claus on the firetruck parade down Washington Avenue. After the parades, head to the downtown area shops and restaurants. Each parade is different, providing the perfect reason to bring the family back to Golden again and again!

The route is down Washington Avenue from 11th to 13th Streets through historic downtown, with lots of activities before and after. The parades are presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Go to www.VisitGolden.com for more information.

Jan
22
Wed
2020
Sustainability Task Force Meeting @ Council Chambers
Jan 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Do you have great ideas about sustainability in Golden? Are you ready to dive in and turn the community’s sustainability ideas into action? If so, mark your calendars for an upcoming sustainability task force meeting.

The Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) is looking for interested residents, local experts, and community activists to help in the following tasks:

  • Identify data and resources needed to determine impacts.
  • Review drafts of the 2020 Sustainability Strategic Plan.
  • Help campaign for top priorities.

Each task force meeting will focus on one of the three sustainability goal areas : Water, Waste and Energy. Community members are invited to participate in one or more task forces of interest. To participate, simply show up to one of the task force meetings listed below. Refreshments will be provided.

Water Strategy Task Force
December 4, 2019
5:30 to 7 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers – 911 10th St, Golden
Waste Strategy Task Force
January 22, 2020
5:30 to 7 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers – 911 10th St, Golden
Energy Strategy Task Force
February 26, 2020
5:30 to 7 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers – 911 10th St, Golden

For more information, email goldensustainability@cityofgolden.net.

Jan
31
Fri
2020
Golden Restaurant Week 2020 Kicks off @ All over Golden!
Jan 31 all-day
Celebrate Golden’s dining scene and magnificent holiday light display during the annual Golden Restaurant Week, which kicks off on Friday, January 31 and runs through February 9.
Go for a stroll through downtown or stop in to one of Golden’s distilleries to try a fancy cocktail or special before enjoying a meal at one of Golden’s fabulous restaurants. Participating restaurants, breweries, and distilleries will be offering specials each day.
For a list of participating restaurants and more information, visit www.visitgolden.com.
Feb
26
Wed
2020
Sustainability Task Force Meeting @ Council Chambers
Feb 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Do you have great ideas about sustainability in Golden? Are you ready to dive in and turn the community’s sustainability ideas into action? If so, mark your calendars for an upcoming sustainability task force meeting.

The Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) is looking for interested residents, local experts, and community activists to help in the following tasks:

  • Identify data and resources needed to determine impacts.
  • Review drafts of the 2020 Sustainability Strategic Plan.
  • Help campaign for top priorities.

Each task force meeting will focus on one of the three sustainability goal areas : Water, Waste and Energy. Community members are invited to participate in one or more task forces of interest. To participate, simply show up to one of the task force meetings listed below. Refreshments will be provided.

Water Strategy Task Force
December 4, 2019
5:30 to 7 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers – 911 10th St, Golden
Waste Strategy Task Force
January 22, 2020
5:30 to 7 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers – 911 10th St, Golden
Energy Strategy Task Force
February 26, 2020
5:30 to 7 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers – 911 10th St, Golden

For more information, email goldensustainability@cityofgolden.net.

Mar
8
Sun
2020
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Mar 8 @ 1:59 am
Apr
17
Fri
2020
CANCELLED: Colorado School of Mines E-Days @ Colorado School of Mines
Apr 17 all-day

The Colorado School of Mines Engineering Days, or E-Days, is back! Most events are open to the public, including the popular Cardboard Boat Races on Clear Creek and of course the spectacular Fireworks Display.

 

Friday, April 17

7:30 am      Ore Cart Pull

1:30 pm      Tesla Coil Demonstration

2:30 pm      Trebuchet Competition

 

Saturday, April 18

9:00 am     Cardboard Boat Races

9:30 pm     Fireworks*

*weather dependent

 

For the full schedule of events visit the E-Days website

E Days Fireworks
Apr
18
Sat
2020
CANCELLED: Colorado School of Mines E-Days @ Colorado School of Mines
Apr 18 all-day

The Colorado School of Mines Engineering Days, or E-Days, is back! Most events are open to the public, including the popular Cardboard Boat Races on Clear Creek and of course the spectacular Fireworks Display.

 

Friday, April 17

7:30 am      Ore Cart Pull

1:30 pm      Tesla Coil Demonstration

2:30 pm      Trebuchet Competition

 

Saturday, April 18

9:00 am     Cardboard Boat Races

9:30 pm     Fireworks*

*weather dependent

 

For the full schedule of events visit the E-Days website

E Days Fireworks
Apr
30
Thu
2020
Business Assistance Webinar – Virtual @ Virtual Meeting
Apr 30 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Businesses in Golden will hear the latest status of loans available from SBA, City (DDA/GURA) fund, and others and have a chance to ask questions of presenters. Experts in their field will present to local businesses targeted information to help them navigate right now, where to focus their energy on recovering from the COVID crisis.

Register for the Zoom meeting in advance.

Agenda

Introduction by JJ Trout, District 1 Golden City Councilor and Golden United

Presentations by:

– Marie Drake, Drake Law Firm: The Business Owner’s Guide to Surviving COVID-19
– Diana Murray, ASAP Accounting & Payroll: Employer Recordkeeping & Reporting
– Annie Hammond, Sunflower Bank: COVID-19 Banking Support
– Robin Fleischmann, City of Golden: COVID-19 Business Recovery Loan Program

Q&A: 15 Minutes

Jul
1
Wed
2020
Golden United Housing Task Force @ Zoom Virtual Meeting
Jul 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Golden United Housing Task Force will meet virtually on Wednesday, July 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome.

Anyone interested can join the meeting on Zoom and use meeting ID # 857 7195 9440

Or you may call in by dialing the numbers below and use the same meeting ID#

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)

The Golden United Housing Task Force meets the first Wednesday of the month, at 6 p.m. Learn more about the Task Force.

COG Mesa

 Golden was named after Thomas L. Golden,
a gold prospector who arrived in Jefferson County in 1858.

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