Calendar

Nov
10
Sat
2018
Silence Isn’t Golden – Suicide Prevention and Remembrance Walk @ Parfet Park
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

This is a community-wide walk on November 10 that starts in Parfet Park in downtown Golden and ends on the Colorado School of Mines campus on Kafadar Commons in front of the CoorsTek building, where a mental health wellness fair will be held directly following the walk.

The purpose of this walk is to raise awareness about the impact suicide has on the Golden community, promote suicide prevention efforts and conversations, and remember those lost to suicide. Participants will be provided with colored beads to wear that symbolize their connection to this cause. This is a free event open to everyone.

When: Saturday, November 10, 2018 – check in at 9 a.m., walk starts at 10 a.m.
Where: Parfet Park, 701 10th Street, Golden 
Register or volunteer or more information

Nov
12
Mon
2018
Golden Safety Academy @ Golden Fire Department Training Room
Nov 12 @ 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.

Nov
22
Thu
2018
6th Annual Great Turkey Chase @ Parfet Park
Nov 22 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

The Great Turkey ChaseBefore the feasting begins, join the Runners High’s 6th annual Great Turkey Chase on Thanksgiving morning!

Race Features:

  • 3-mile untimed fun run or walk
  • Craft beer from Cannonball Creek and Holidaily Brewing!
  • snacks, great prizes, tons of fun!
  • Super family friendly! Kids catch the turkey and win a prize!  This year every adult entry receives a pair of Goodr sunglasses
  • new this year…..costume contest!!!  best two costumes each win a free pair of shoes!!!

(Hurry to register…there is a limited supply of some of the colors.)

 Registration at:

  • 2221 Ford St., Golden or 905 Bear Creek Avenue Morrison  (cash, check, or credit card)
  • or call us at 720-583-2911 to register by phone.
Nov
24
Sat
2018
Be a Tool 5K Elf Run @ Under the Welcome Arch
Nov 24 @ 8:30 am

Be a Tool Elf RunThe 5th annual Be A Tool 5k Run (On Small Business Saturday) is being held to help support the growth of the Neighborhood Rehab Project. In September of this year, over 1,000 volunteers came together in Golden, Arvada, Englewood and Idaho Springs to help work on projects for folks in need of warm, safe and dry conditions. Proceeds from this race will go directly toward future projects in 2018 and 2019.

The run begins at 8:30 a.m. under the Howdy Folks arch. Register early, the first 200 registrants will receive an Elf hat! Put on your most festive holiday attire and join us for a fun morning of activities supporting Small Business Saturday as well as a great cause!

 Race Features:

  •  T-Shirt
  •  Goody Bag
  •  Event Timed
  •  Food and Drinks
  •  Kids’ Activities
  •  Awards

The 5K Elf Run will start under the Golden (“Howdy Folks”) arch on Washington street in Golden at 8:30 a.m. Walk up registration and race day packet pick up will take place in front of Cafe 13 on Thirteenth Street in front of the Armory building.

Dec
4
Tue
2018
Colorado Gives Day
Dec 4 all-day

ColoradoGives.orgColorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement that celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.

The $1 Million Incentive Fund created by the partners is one of the largest giving-day incentive funds in the country.

Visit ColoradoGives.org for a list of the amazing, local non-profit organizations who can really use your financial help to do good things.

Dec
10
Mon
2018
Golden Safety Academy @ Golden Fire Department Training Room
Dec 10 @ 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.

Feb
9
Sat
2019
Mini Poms Dance Clinic
Feb 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Mini Poms FlyerThe GHS Dance Team will hold a Mini Poms Dance Clinic on Saturday, February 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Golden High School Main Gym with a special appearance by Caitlynn Kern, Broncos cheerleader and GHS Dance Team alumni.

This 3-hour dance clinic is for kids in Kindergarten though 6th Grade. Participants will work on dance skills, play games and learn a dance to be performed with the award-winning GHS Dance Team at a Golden High School Basketball game on February 12 at 7 p.m.

Learn more and register!

Apr
2
Tue
2019
Women Who Startup Basecamp Jeffco Launch @ Connects Workspace
Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Women Who Startup imageWomen Who Startup (WWS) is launching Basecamp Jeffco at Connects Workspace, 1301 Arapahoe St Suite 105, Golden, on April 2, 6 – 8 p.m. Basecamp Jeffco will shine a spotlight on women entrepreneurs and innovators in Jefferson County and build a supportive community around the community’s Women Who Startup, those who work for them, support them, invest in them, and mentor them.

Learn more at womenwhostartup.com or email hello@womenwhostartup.com.

Apr
7
Sun
2019
Coyote Classic 5K @ Shelton Elementary School
Apr 7 @ 8:30 am

Enjoy beautiful views and challenging hills from this family-friendly 5k run course. Or choose the more abbreviated 1 mile course!

The 9th Annual Coyote Classic is a local favorite.

Learn more about the race and register at Coyote5kClassic.com.

Apr
11
Thu
2019
CASA Champions for Children Breakfast 2019 @ Denver Marriott West
Apr 11 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 am

On Thursday, April 11, 7:30 a.m., start the day off at the Denver Marriott West with free breakfast while learning about CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties. In the past year, approximately 800 children were involved in 600 open cases of abuse and neglect in Jefferson and Gilpin counties. CASA Jeffco/Gilpin advocated for 385 children.

At this free breakfast event, you’ll hear from someone who personally benefited from CASA Jeffco/Gilpin and learn how you can get involved as a volunteer and/or donor and help the organization advocate for more children.

Please RSVP by Friday, April 5 to Kerry Bishop at kerrybishop@casajeffcogilpin.com. Learn more at www.casajeffcogilpin.com.

 

COG Mesa

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

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