Calendar

Jul
7
Sat
2018
Coffee with a Councilor – South Neighorhoods @ Bean Fosters
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am

Coffee with a CouncilorThis is a great opportunity to talk with representatives and residents of the South Neighborhoods, as well as any issue related to the “good of Golden.”

Meet at 10 a.m. at Bean Fosters, located at 720 Golden Ridge Road.

For details, call Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-709-7529 or scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net.

Jul
9
Mon
2018
Golden Safety Academy @ Golden Fire Department Training Room
Jul 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Golden Safety Academy PosterThe Golden Safety Academy was created to help educate and empower citizens with information and resources that enhance their personal safety and crime prevention. This free academy is held once a month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second Monday of every month in the Golden Fire Department, except for the June class, which will be on Tuesday, June 12 in Council Chambers. You may attend one, several or all sessions.

Please visit our Golden Safety Academy page for more information on this informative educational series, including topics to be covered at each class, and to sign up for a class online. You can also download the full safety academy calendar below.

Jul
12
Thu
2018
Learn about Leadership Golden Gathering @ Old Capitol Grill
Jul 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join alums and board members of Leadership Golden for a casual gathering on Thursday night, July 12 at 5 p.m. for free appetizers and a cash bar to learn all about this unique educational experience.

This tuition-free program offers sessions one night per month, Sept through May, introducing Golden citizens to city government, history, public finance, education, parks, public safety services, and much more. Join the group for this casual meet and greet on July 12 to see what it’s all about, then apply for the program to meet the July 31 deadline for the 2018-2019 35th anniversary class. Bring a friend or colleague!

RSVP for July 12 to Deborah Deal at Deborah@ixpower.com. Visit www.LeadershipGolden.org to complete an application for the program.

Jul
14
Sat
2018
Coffee with a Councilor – North Neighborhoods @ Golden Library meeting room
Jul 14 @ 11:00 am

Join District Two City Councilor Casey Brown for Coffee with a Councilor starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 14 at the Golden Library Meeting Room at 1019 10th Street.

For more information, contact Councilor Brown at 303-900-2003 or cbrown@cityofgolden.net.

Jul
15
Sun
2018
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN
Jul 15 all-day

artsweek golden logoJoin in a week-long celebration of the arts! ARTSWEEK GOLDEN includes activites that will take place throughout Golden such as yarn-bombing of Golden sculptures, performance art, sidewalk chalk masterpieces, and plein air painting. Parking spots along Washington Avenue will be converted into pop-up art studios.

The festival will culminate in a weekend arts festival with more than 100 national artists exhibiting their works in a spectacular setting on the Colorado School of Mines campus. Foothills Art Center (FAC) is organizing the entire event.

Learn more and see the full schedule of events at Artsweekgolden.org.

Jul
16
Mon
2018
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN
Jul 16 all-day

artsweek golden logoJoin in a week-long celebration of the arts! ARTSWEEK GOLDEN includes activites that will take place throughout Golden such as yarn-bombing of Golden sculptures, performance art, sidewalk chalk masterpieces, and plein air painting. Parking spots along Washington Avenue will be converted into pop-up art studios.

The festival will culminate in a weekend arts festival with more than 100 national artists exhibiting their works in a spectacular setting on the Colorado School of Mines campus. Foothills Art Center (FAC) is organizing the entire event.

Learn more and see the full schedule of events at Artsweekgolden.org.

Jul
17
Tue
2018
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN
Jul 17 all-day

artsweek golden logoJoin in a week-long celebration of the arts! ARTSWEEK GOLDEN includes activites that will take place throughout Golden such as yarn-bombing of Golden sculptures, performance art, sidewalk chalk masterpieces, and plein air painting. Parking spots along Washington Avenue will be converted into pop-up art studios.

The festival will culminate in a weekend arts festival with more than 100 national artists exhibiting their works in a spectacular setting on the Colorado School of Mines campus. Foothills Art Center (FAC) is organizing the entire event.

Learn more and see the full schedule of events at Artsweekgolden.org.

Help, Hope, Strength – Documentary Premier @ Foothills Art Center
Jul 17 @ 6:00 pm

Washington Avenue MuralCome to the premiere of the documentary Help, Hope, Strength  on July 17 at 6 p.m. at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. and learn about the meaning behind the new mural on north Washington Avenue.

The new 1,000 ft. long mural covers the retaining wall along Washington Avenue between 2nd and 5th streets. This is the product of an 18-month long program that involved Foothills Art Center, Golden High School, Golden Rotary Club, and Denver artist, Jolt.

The new mural reflects mental health issues in our community with an uplifting message about help, hope, and strength. The mural design came from students working along with the artist.

visit SourcesofStrength.org. Click on the image of the mural above to see a trailer for the upcoming documentary.

Jul
18
Wed
2018
ARTSWEEK GOLDEN
Jul 18 all-day

artsweek golden logoJoin in a week-long celebration of the arts! ARTSWEEK GOLDEN includes activites that will take place throughout Golden such as yarn-bombing of Golden sculptures, performance art, sidewalk chalk masterpieces, and plein air painting. Parking spots along Washington Avenue will be converted into pop-up art studios.

The festival will culminate in a weekend arts festival with more than 100 national artists exhibiting their works in a spectacular setting on the Colorado School of Mines campus. Foothills Art Center (FAC) is organizing the entire event.

Learn more and see the full schedule of events at Artsweekgolden.org.

Public Art Commission Open House at FAC @ Foothills Art Center
Jul 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Public Art Commission (PAC) invites the community to Foothills Art Center on Wednesday, July 18 at 6 p.m., to meet commission members, discuss current and future projects, and give input on the public art process and direction in Golden.

This event is free to the public and light refreshments will be provided.

COG Mesa

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

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