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Feb
12
Wed
2020
Heart of Golden 2020 Visioning Workshop @ Council Chambers
Feb 12 @ 6:30 pm

On Wednesday, January 29 and Wednesday, February 12, the City of Golden will host visioning workshops in City Council Chambers to discuss the Heart of Golden 2020: The Future of the Clear Creek Corridor. Both of these workshops will begin with a project update and will have a feedback activity, which will allow direct community comment and suggestions.

There are three key questions for the community to address at this workshop.

1) What does your dream corridor look like?

2) What uses would you like to see and where?

3) What uses are most important to you?

Join us for this unique opportunity to help plan the future and create a legacy in the heart of Golden. Learn more about the project on GuidingGolden.com.

Mar
6
Fri
2020
5th Annual Jeffco International Women’s Day 2020 @ Baldoria on the Water
Mar 6 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

International Women's Day in Jeffco 2020 logoCelebrate women at the 5th annual Jeffco International Women’s Day on March 3 at Baldoria on the Water, 146 Van Gordon Street in Lakewood. The event is sponsored by SCL Health Lutheran and the City of Golden, with additional corporate sponshorships from Genesee Mountain Foundation, IX Power Clean Water, and corporate contributor, Coach Stacy’s Healthy U. Proceeds will benefit Porchlight Family Justice Center and the Jefferson County Library Foundation.

CU Regent Heidi Ganahl & founder of “Camp Bow Wow” will be the keynote speaker at this event during lunch. The winner of the “Unsung Heroine” Award will be announced as well, and Marjorie Sloan will be presented with the “Shattered Glass” Award. Come early to network and learn “The truth about personal & cyber security  today from a genuine, female Denver FBI agent”.

Purchase your tickets online at Eventbrite.com.

For questions, contact Deborah Deal at the IX Power Foundation, 303-277-9520.

Mar
11
Wed
2020
Heart of Golden 2020 Refining Workshop @ Council Chambers
Mar 11 @ 6:30 pm

On Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m., the City of Golden will host refining workshops in City Council Chambers to discuss Heart of Golden 2020 and the Clear Creek Corridor.

This workshop will begin with a project update and will have a feedback activity, which will allow direct community comments and suggestions.

The key questions for the community to address at this workshop are:

  1. What do you like most about each option presented?
  2. What do you like least?
  3. What is missing?

Join us for this unique opportunity to help plan the future and create a legacy in the heart of Golden. Learn more about the project on GuidingGolden.com.

Dec
1
Tue
2020
South Golden Neighborhoods Plan Public Meeting @ Virtual Meeting
Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Golden Planning Division on December 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a virtual community meeting to discuss a 2020 update of the South Golden Neighborhoods Plan.

Staff will review the results of our summer surveys and take additional feedback from attendees. This will be the perfect opportunity to get involved with the project, even if you missed the initial surveys; there will be additional questions to refine our understanding of those initial results. Participants will be able to use interactive tools that will provide staff live feedback during the virtual meeting. We look forward to your participation!

Participants may also call-in for the meeting at +1-408-418-9388, using the access code: 146 739 4965.

The meeting will also be live-streamed on the Golden Meetings & Agendas page.

Jul
10
Sat
2021
Foothills Fine Arts Festival @ Downtown Golden
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fine Arts FestivalEnjoy a diverse array of artwork from over 100 artists in this nationally juried arts festival.

With its prime location and free admission to the public, this premier event typically draws more than 35,000 visitors over 2 days to enjoy art, live performances, craft beer, food vendors, and children’s activities.

Jul
11
Sun
2021
Foothills Fine Arts Festival @ Downtown Golden
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fine Arts FestivalEnjoy a diverse array of artwork from over 100 artists in this nationally juried arts festival.

With its prime location and free admission to the public, this premier event typically draws more than 35,000 visitors over 2 days to enjoy art, live performances, craft beer, food vendors, and children’s activities.

Jul
15
Thu
2021
Leadership Golden Meet and Greet @ Cafe 13
Jul 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Leadership GoldenJoin the Leadership Golden Board of Directors, Steering Committee, and Alumni, for a “Meet and Greet” reception on Thursday, July 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Café 13 (1301 Arapahoe St). Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be provided.
Now in its 38th year, Leadership Golden is accepting applications for the 2021-22 program.
This tuition-free program provides local learning about Golden with 11 sessions from September through April, including Golden history, government, public works, finance, development, education, arts, recreation, and more. This is a great program for new-comers and long-term residents interested in the fabric of Golden. Visit www.leadershipgolden.org for all the details and to complete an application form online. The application deadline is July 31.
Call Paul Haseman for more information at 303-513-2310.
Aug
21
Sat
2021
31st Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival @ Downtown Golden
Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Golden Fine Arts Festival logoA Golden icon for three decades, Golden Fine Arts Festival is a prestigious juried art show located in the heart of historic downtown Golden, Colorado happening August 21-22.

With its prime location just 20 minutes west of Metro Denver and free admission to the public, this premier event traditionally draws over 30,000 visitors (pre-COVID) over 2 days to enjoy art, live entertainment, beer and wine gardens, and food vendors.

The event, rich in community tradition and a well-established reputation, is limited to 100 artist booth spaces. If social distancing restrictions are in place, booth spaces may be limited further. Artists are selected through a competitive jury process selected by art professionals. Traditionally, over half of participating artists travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado. Colorado is also home to many talented artists who participate at the event each year. Cash prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners in nine categories, as well as Best of Show and Best of Colorado honors.

Produced by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden Fine Arts Festival is a favorite of those who value an attentive and welcoming ‘home hospitality’ of Golden, Colorado for artists and patrons alike. Visit www.goldenfineartsfestival.org before you go for more information, and to ensure there are no additional, pandemic-related restrictions implemented.

Aug
22
Sun
2021
31st Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival @ Downtown Golden
Aug 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Golden Fine Arts Festival logoA Golden icon for three decades, Golden Fine Arts Festival is a prestigious juried art show located in the heart of historic downtown Golden, Colorado happening August 21-22.

With its prime location just 20 minutes west of Metro Denver and free admission to the public, this premier event traditionally draws over 30,000 visitors (pre-COVID) over 2 days to enjoy art, live entertainment, beer and wine gardens, and food vendors.

The event, rich in community tradition and a well-established reputation, is limited to 100 artist booth spaces. If social distancing restrictions are in place, booth spaces may be limited further. Artists are selected through a competitive jury process selected by art professionals. Traditionally, over half of participating artists travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado. Colorado is also home to many talented artists who participate at the event each year. Cash prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners in nine categories, as well as Best of Show and Best of Colorado honors.

Produced by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden Fine Arts Festival is a favorite of those who value an attentive and welcoming ‘home hospitality’ of Golden, Colorado for artists and patrons alike. Visit www.goldenfineartsfestival.org before you go for more information, and to ensure there are no additional, pandemic-related restrictions implemented.

Jun
27
Mon
2022
City Manager Candidates Community Meet & Greet @ Golden Community Center
Jun 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a Community Meet & Greet with the candidates selected by City Council to move forward in the City Manager recruitment process.

The candidates will introduce themselves and discuss their qualifications to lead the City of Golden, followed by a Q&A session.

Learn more about the City Manager recruitment process at GuidingGolden.com/city-manager-recruitment and join us on Monday, June 27 to meet and get to know the narrowed field of candidates.

COG Mesa

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

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