Calendar

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
21
Tue
2020
Virtually Golden – Virtual Lunch Series
Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Golden United presents a fun and entertaining Golden-centric series called “Virtually Golden.” The series takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Today’s speaker is Frank Blaha who will talk about the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918

Have your lunch virtually with other Goldenites learning about Golden from our local talent. Register and Join via Zoom and don’t forget to order take-out from one of the local restaurants.  For a list of restaurants offering carry away service, check out the Visit Golden Take Out Take Over web page.

Recordings of previous talks and speaker information are available on the Golden United website.

You can listen to the meeting here:

US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799

Meeting ID: 187 269 193

Apr
22
Wed
2020
CANCELED: Nature Writing Book Club @ American Mountaineering Center
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
nature writing bookclubJoin fellow nature lovers to discuss the “literature of the environment” from 6 – 7 p.m. in the library of the American Alpine Club in the basement of the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

For more information and book selections, please visit www.PackAnimalMagazine.com/bookclub.php

Apr
23
Thu
2020
Virtually Golden – Virtual Lunch Series @ Virtual Meeting
Apr 23 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Golden United presents a fun and entertaining Golden-centric series called “Virtually Golden.” The series takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Today’s Speaker is Jim Ranville who will talk about Recreational Impacts on Clear Creek Water Chemistry.

Have your lunch virtually with other Goldenites learning about Golden and our local talent. Register and Join via Zoom and don’t forget to order take-out from one of the local restaurants.  For a list of restaurants offering carry away service, check out the Visit Golden Take Out Take Over web page.

Recordings of previous talks and speaker information are available on the Golden United website.

You can listen to the meeting on the telephone by calling:

US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799

Meeting ID: 187 269 193

Jun
7
Sun
2020
Golden Vigil and March for Black Lives @ Parfet Park
Jun 7 @ 2:00 pm

Golden Vigil and March for Black LivesGolden United, in partnership with other community members, is hosting a vigil and march to honor black lives lost, and to raise awareness of ongoing racial inequality. Join this peaceful gathering on Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. in Parfet Park to improve awareness of the unjust treatment of black Americans and discuss how we can together address this issue and similar challenges for all people of color. This event will also be broadcast via Facebook/Instagram live.

Sep
4
Fri
2020
September 11 Movie Tickets Go “On Sale”
Sep 4 @ 8:00 am

Free movie tickets for the September 11 Movies & Music in the Parking Lot drive-in event will go “on sale” Friday, September 4 at 8 a.m. The movie to be screened will be determined by popular vote at GuidingGolden.com.

Tickets for the August 14 event sold out within hours of becoming available, so mark your calendar and don’t miss your opportunity for a free night of movie and music fun, right from the comfort of your own vehicle.

The link will be posted here and will go live at that time.

Tickets are free, but we must limit the number of attendees due to space limitations.

Sep
11
Fri
2020
Movies & Music in the Parking Lot
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm

Join us for music and a drive-in movie in the old Heritage Square Lower Parking Lot at 18301 West Colfax Avenue on September 11. The movie to be screened will be announced on August 14.

While the event is free, space is limited so you’ll need to reserve your space. Tickets will be available at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 4. Look for the link here and at CityofGolden.net/Movies&Music.

Oct
14
Wed
2020
Whale of a Used Book Sale @ Jeffco Fairgrounds
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – Oct 18 @ 5:00 pm

Colorado’s largest and most popular used book sale is back at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds from Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 14 – 18. The sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Friends Night is on Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To ensure social distancing, no more than 50 shoppers will be allowed entry at the top of each hour, and shoppers have 50 minutes to shop before they are required to check out so that another 50 shoppers can come in.

To guarantee entry at a time of your choosing, you’re encouraged to register in advance online for $5/person. Registration opens on September 30. Each paid registration includes one complimentary book of your choosing (a few exceptions apply). Register at www.WhaleSale.org.

Nov
15
Sun
2020
Flavors of Golden
Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Flavors of GoldenJoin the Golden United Family for their annual Flavors of Golden event on November 15 from 12 to 1 p.m.

This year the event will support and celebrate the Golden Businesses that are such a vital part of our community and whose sustained operations are at risk during this pandemic.

Where:  Your couch! Join via Zoom from the comfort of your home
What:  A community celebration and mobilization of support for Golden businesses

You can also call in to participate by phone at 929-205-6099

Meeting ID: 830 7336 8911

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 Did You Know?
Golden was originally chosen as the territorial capital of Colorado in 1862.

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