Bonfils Blood Center will hold a blood drive in their Bonfils Bus in the Golden Library parking lot on Wednesday, September 6 from 10 to 11:40 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment contact the Bonfils appointment center at 303-363-2300 or sign up online at bonfils.org and use site code 5538.
RTD is proposing to cut W Line rail service from every 15 minutes to every 30 minutes, for all stops between Federal Center Station and the end of line Golden station, except for weekday a.m. and p.m. commuting hours.
The Public Meeting to discuss these changes, recommended to begin January 2018, will take place on Thursday, September 28, 6 p.m. at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street. Please come and support our need for continued service along our rail line of every 15 minutes.
If you are unable to attend and make your voice heard at the September 28 meeting, you can also email your comments to service.changes@rtd-denver.com, or contact RTD board members directly.
The tradition continues, as Golden’s Mayor Marjorie Sloan hosts a fun event to honor outstanding individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to Golden. This will be the 7th year for the Mayor’s Community Celebration, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3 at the Green Center on the Colorado School of Mines campus.
Last year the City partnered with Mines for a truly impressive event, complete with the school’s marching band and singing groups, a special recognition from Congressman Ed Perlmutter, and much more. Because it was such a huge success, the City is again partnering with Mines, and this year we will celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation. Mayor Sloan wants to highlight the innovations that have come from Mines and our community which positively impact Golden businesses and residents, or humanity as a whole.
You won’t believe some of the amazing things happening in Golden! This will be the most fun and interactive Community Celebration yet, with demonstrations and displays for you to explore. The winners of this year’s Mayor’s Awards for Excellence will also be awarded at that time.
Celebrate Golden History Museum with delicious food from the Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse, cocktails and entertainment at the annual Black & White Night event. Normally, Black & White Night coincides with the opening of a new exhibit, but this year, we’ll be giving a fond send off to three exhibits as we prepare for renovation construction at the museum. Get a glimpse of construction plans, discover newly acquired artifacts, and join the excitement as we prepare to undergo a complete transformation of the Museum!
Dress to impress in your best black and white finery! Purchase your tickets in advance at www.goldenhistory.org/BWN. Tickets are $75 individual or $140 for a pair.
Meet with an attorney about your legal issue for free at this pro bono event on October 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the atrium of the Jefferson County Courthouse.
The public is invited to come in on a first come, first served basis to speak with an attorney for free for 15 minutes. Attorneys will be available from Family Law, Civil Law and Criminal Law. Additionally, there will be tables from Metro Volunteer Lawyers and Jefferson County Child Support Enforcement.
The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (RMQM) is proud to host an exhibition of modern quilts from a talented group of modern quilters — The Denver Metro Modern Quilt Guild. How New is Modern, an exhibition of quilts designed and created by Denver-area modern quilters, explores well-known and classic designs in unique and unexpected ways. Using quilts from RMQM’s own collection as inspiration, thirty-seven quilts present reimaginations of classic quilt patterns, utilizing bright colors, unusual fabrics, and intricate quilting.
On display from October 23 to February 3, 2018, How New Is Modern will provide all visitors to the museum with a fresh exploration of long favored traditional patterns, encouraging discussion between traditional and modern quilters. Also on display will be a collection of favorite quilts from the Museum’s collection, including the traditional quilts that inspired How New Is Modern.
An opening reception for the exhibit is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 27. The reception is open to the public. The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is open every day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Golden Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 14th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Golden City Hall at 911 10th Street, Golden, CO. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Last April Americans turned in 450 tons (900,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,500 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 13 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds-more than 4,050 tons-of pills.
The following items WILL NOT be accepted:
- Needles & Sharps
- Mercury (thermometers)
- Oxygen Containers
- Chemotherapy/Radioactive Substances
- Pressurized Canisters
- Illicit Drugs
- Liquids
Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Business Owners and Entrepreneur Wanna-Bees! Want to showcase your business, product, or innovation? Meet your neighbors and get valuable information on starting or running your business? Or developing your product idea into Reality? Make connections for collaborations? Join the FREE JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop for our next meeting on October 30 at Golden City Hall. Free refreshments will be available. While the workshop is free, RSVP in advance to secure your spot.
6 – 6:30 p.m.: Bring your product and brochures! It’s networking and product showcase time! Meet possible investors and/or others to get and share advice.
6:30 – 6:45 p.m.: Announcements and introductions of everyone.
6:45 – 8 p.m.: Guest panel speakers on Starting Your Own Business.
This month’s speakers
Whitney Painter, Owner of Buglet Solar Electric Installation; and
RJ Harrington, Jr. | President & CEO | Sustainable Action Consulting PBC; and
Theresa Worsham, City of Golden Sustainability Director
8 – 8:30 p.m.: More networking and collaborating!
The JeffCo Innovators’ Workshop is a free public service offered by the IX Power Foundation and the City of Golden’s Economic Development Commission.
For more information, contact Deborah Deal, 303-277-9520.
Bonfils Blood Center will hold a blood drive in their Bonfils Bus in the Golden Library parking lot on Wednesday, November 1 from 10 to 11:40 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment contact the Bonfils appointment center at 303-363-2300 or sign up online at bonfils.org and use site code 5538.
