- Homepage
- Calendar
Experience eclectic music from Europe over the centuries at the Golden Concert Choir on May 6, 2017 at 7 p.m. at Clear Creek Church, 10555 W. 44th Ave.
Come early for a Silent Auction that takes place prior to the event.
Tickets are available at the door or online at www.goldencommunitychoir.org.
Join VFW Post 4171 in honoring those who died in active military service at the Golden Cemetery on Memorial Day. The service will begin at 11 a.m.
Learn more about the Workshop and register in advance. The event is free, but space is limited.
$1.00 per person suggested donation at the door to cover cost of the refreshments.
Help us celebrate Independence Day with a bang! The City of Golden will put on a fireworks display starting approximately 9:35 p.m., weather permitting. The fireworks can be best viewed from along the creek and the Lions Park Ballfields.
Follow us on Facebook or Twitter @CityofGolden to be the first in the know if a delay or cancellation is required due to wind or other unfavorable conditions. If the fireworks show does have to be canceled, it will be rescheduled at a later time.
Dr. Jason Glass is officially taking the reins as superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools on July 1. He will be “hittin’ the road” on Monday, July 10 to meet, talk with, and get to know some of the families in Jeffco. As he visits with the community, Dr. Glass has been asking three key questions: What should we keep doing? What should we stop doing? What should we start doing? He is interested in hearing from all facets of our district to help identify priorities to develop a plan to move the district forward and best serve students.
Superintendent Glass be in Golden from 1:30 to 2:30 at the Golden Community Center on July 10. If you’re unable to make that time, however, you go to one of the other locations he is planning to visit that day. The full schedule is as follows:
- 7:30-8:30 a.m., Village Inn, 9000 Yukon St., Westminster
- 9-10 a.m., Steamers Coffeehouse, 8565 Five Parks Dr., Arvada
- 10:30-11:30 a.m., Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 5760 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
- Noon-1 p.m., Anderson Pool, 4355 Field St., Wheat Ridge
- 1:30-2:30 p.m., Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden
- 3-4 p.m., Jeffco Boys & Girls Club, 1275 S. Teller St., Lakewood
- 4:30-5:30 p.m., Jumpstreet, 10081 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton
- 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wild Game, 1204 Bergen Pkwy., Evergreen
Before joining Jeffco Public Schools, Dr. Glass served as the superintendent of Eagle County Schools, establishing a vision based on international benchmarking and an accompanying comprehensive strategic plan. He also worked as Iowa’s director of education after being appointed by Governor Terry Branstad, serving as the state’s chief state school officer and leading a successful education reform effort that culminated in landmark legislation signed into law in 2013. Other posts held include senior director of human capital strategy with Battelle for Kids, director of human resources for Eagle County Schools, director of research & assessment for Eagle County Schools, vice president of quality ratings with Qualistar Early Learning, several positions with the Colorado Department of Education, and a university instructor and high school teacher in Kentucky. In December 2016, Dr. Glass was appointed to the National Board for Education Sciences board of directors by President Barack Obama. Dr. Glass holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and two master’s degrees from the University of Kentucky (education and political science). He holds a doctorate in education from Seton Hall University. Dr. Glass just moved to Lakewood, along with his wife, Sarah, and their two children, Norah and Chase, who will attend Jeffco Public Schools. Jeffco students, parents, families, and community members may engage with Dr. Glass via Twitter @COJasonGlass and through his blog.
Sponsored by the Golden Civic Foundation, Golden Summer Jam is fun evening for the whole family featuring performances from several all-ages bands with ties to Golden, including the Skeleton Dolls, Thunder & Rain, and Weatherbee and the Gnarbillys. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
This new summertime event was created with the idea of connecting Golden families and residents, and promoting community involvement while celebrating Golden’s small town, friendly atmosphere.
Tickets to the Golden Summer Jam are $15 for adults and free for children under 18 (admission for up to two children is free per family). Please note that there are a limited number of tickets that can be purchased so be sure to register early. Each adult ticket comes with a free Colorado Native Pilsner beer thanks to AC Golden’s generous sponsorship.
Come out early before Buffalo Bill Days festivities kick into gear and enjoy a hearty breakfast while supporting the Golden Fire Department.
This annual tradition raises money for the GFD while giving diners a tasty start to the day!
This is an all-you-can-eat buffet of deliciousness. Suggested donation is $7 for adults and $5 for kids under 12.
Come hungry!
The second annual Toby’s Pet Parade & Fair happens on Saturday, September 16 in Parfet Park.
Dress up your dog in their best costume and join us for a celebration to benefit Foothills Animal Shelter. From a pet costume parade and contests, to flyball demos, to family-friendly games and activities, you’re sure to find something for everyone, all while helping us raise critical funds to support the homeless pets at Foothills Animal Shelter!