Calendar

Oct
12
Wed
2016
DDA Outreach Event @ Foothills Art Center
Oct 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Golden Downtown Development Authority (DDA) staff and board would like to catch up with you at an interactive community input meeting on October 12, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Foothills Art Center. Bring the whole family to play games, enter to win prizes, and experience Foothills Art Center. By simply providing your valued opinion you will be eligible to win gift cards to downtown area merchants.

If you cannot attend the meeting and want to share your thoughts, drop us a line by calling (303) 384.8080 or email us at DDA@cityofgolden.net.

Oct
21
Fri
2016
Kiwanis Scholarship Fundraiser Wine Event @ Calvary Church
Oct 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Kiwanis Wine EventHelp the Kiwanis Club of Golden raise money for scholarships while tasting wines from small craft wineries and enjoying the music of Soularus.

Wine tasting event takes place at Calvary Church, just one block west of Table Mountain Inn, on Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

 

Nov
12
Sat
2016
Golden Civic Foundation Gala & Auction 2016 @ Denver West Mariott
Nov 12 @ 5:00 pm
Golden Civic Foundation Gala & Auction

For over 45 years, the Golden Civic Foundation’s Annual Auction has been the event of the year for prominent members of the Golden community who love our town.

This event is the primary fundraiser for the Foundation’s grant program. Through the contributions of many businesses and individuals in our community, in the past 45 years the Civic Foundation has provided over $5.1 million to support charitable organizations, public schools, museums and cultural centers in the greater Golden area.

We’re ramping up to have this year’s auction be the pinnacle event kicking off your holiday season! While honoring our past traditions, we’ll also introduce some fun additions including mobile bidding, while extending the evening to include dancing and live music!

The evening’s music will include The Six Million Dollar Band. Get your dancin’ shoes ready!

Dec
3
Sat
2016
JSO Holiday Concert & Silent Auction @ CSM Green Center
Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm

Jefferson Symphony OrchestraCome celebrate the holidays with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra!

Their annual Holiday Concert & Fundraiser takes place December 3 starting 7 p.m. at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center, and will feature Johannes Brahms, Symphony no.2 as well as traditional holiday favorites.

Learn more and purchase tickets online.

Dec
15
Thu
2016
Christmas Music at the Museum at the Golden History Center @ Golden History Center
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Jefferson Brass Quintet, composed of former and current members of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, will present a short program of Christmas music at the Golden History Center. Join with friends for fun evening of brass holiday music in a festive setting.

This program is free, but seating is limited. Doors will open at 5:30. Donations are appreciated.

Jan
10
Tue
2017
Heritage Road Public Meeting @ Council Chambers
Jan 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

There will be a public meeting on January 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for neighbors interested in future plans for the roundabouts on Heritage Road. City Staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide updated information. Concerns will be given to a third party engineering firm for review.

Jan
19
Thu
2017
Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering 2017 @ American Mountaineering Museum
Jan 19 – Jan 22 all-day
Colorado Cowboy Poetry GatheringCome out to the annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering (CCG) in Golden, Colorado, January 19 – 22, 2017 for a celebration of western heritage. Each day of the Gathering features different shows, classes and programming, primarily at the American Mountaineering Museum. For a full schedule and more information on performers and a link to buy tickets, visit www.coloradocowboygathering.com. Tickets are available for individual shows for as little as $10 as well as an all-inclusive Super Ticket for $150.

The Colorado Cowboy Gathering (CCG) is dedicated to exploring, presenting and preserving the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage of the American West. CCG is an organization that believes in a world where a handshake means something and that the Code of the West is a powerful way to teach children to live a life of integrity, commitment and respect. CCG celebrates the wisdom, artistry and ingenuity of western folkways through exhibitions, statewide outreach educational programs, and a premier annual event held in January – a vital link to the past, present and future, and where the traditions of the cowboy and the Code of the West are shared through stories, poetry, song and verse.

Jan
23
Mon
2017
Washington Ave. Complete Street Open House @ Golden Community Center
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
North Washington StreetPlease join us Monday, January 23 between 6 – 8 p.m. for the next meeting on the Washington Avenue complete street project. This project will consist of improvements on Washington Avenue between 10th Street north to Hwy 93. Based on input provided at our February 2016 public meeting, we’ve identified seven project themes:

  • Safe bike facilities
  • Enhanced pedestrian facilities and safety
  • Improved aesthetics and landscaping
  • Reduced vehicular speeds
  • Improved residential parking and driveway access
  • Enhanced transit
  • Improved access to business

The design team has developed a “shopping list” of options to address these themes and we’d like your input.

The meeting will be an open house format and will be held at:

Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street
Monday, January 23, 2017
6 – 8 p.m.

Jan
27
Fri
2017
UllrGrass Festival 2017
Jan 27 – Jan 29 all-day

UllrGrass 2017The third-annual UllrGrass music and beer festival will be held in Parfet Park and the Buffalo Rose on Friday January 27 – Sunday January 29, 2017

The event includes something for nearly everyone kicking off with the UllrGrass Park Parade, followed by a festival complete with premier musical acts from Colorado to Nashville, a kids activity area, food vendors, artisan vendors, musician workshops and more. Golden is a vibrant, active, healthy community with a love of the outdoors and UllrGrass provides an opportunity to get outside and enjoy our town – even in mid-winter. Take in the views of Golden’s iconic Mesas from Parfet Park while grooving to the toe-tapping rhythm of a bluegrass, jamgrass or Americana band.

For a full lineup of music and events and to purchase tickets, visit www.ullrgrass.com.

Mar
22
Wed
2017
McIntyre Street Phase 2 Open House @ Drake Junior High School
Mar 22 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Jefferson County Transportation and Engineering is sponsoring a Public Meeting to discuss the Preliminary Design of proposed improvements on McIntyre Street. The meeting will take place at Drake Junior High School at 12550 W. 52nd Avenue in Arvada from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The second phase of the McIntyre roadway improvements will include widening of the road to four lanes with a raised center median, adding bike lanes, and placing curb, gutter, sidewalk, and storm sewer from West 52nd Avenue to West 60th Avenue. Two new box culverts will be installed where the Farmer’s Highline Canal crosses McIntyre Street. A new bridge will also be installed at the Van Bibber Creek crossing that will include pedestrian access under McIntyre.

COG Mesa

 Golden has 402 acres of open space
and maintains 253 acres of parks right within the city itself.

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