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Apr
17
Fri
2020
CANCELLED: Colorado School of Mines E-Days @ Colorado School of Mines
Apr 17 all-day

The Colorado School of Mines Engineering Days, or E-Days, is back! Most events are open to the public, including the popular Cardboard Boat Races on Clear Creek and of course the spectacular Fireworks Display.

 

Friday, April 17

7:30 am      Ore Cart Pull

1:30 pm      Tesla Coil Demonstration

2:30 pm      Trebuchet Competition

 

Saturday, April 18

9:00 am     Cardboard Boat Races

9:30 pm     Fireworks*

*weather dependent

 

For the full schedule of events visit the E-Days website

E Days Fireworks
Apr
18
Sat
2020
CANCELLED: Colorado School of Mines E-Days @ Colorado School of Mines
Apr 18 all-day

The Colorado School of Mines Engineering Days, or E-Days, is back! Most events are open to the public, including the popular Cardboard Boat Races on Clear Creek and of course the spectacular Fireworks Display.

 

Friday, April 17

7:30 am      Ore Cart Pull

1:30 pm      Tesla Coil Demonstration

2:30 pm      Trebuchet Competition

 

Saturday, April 18

9:00 am     Cardboard Boat Races

9:30 pm     Fireworks*

*weather dependent

 

For the full schedule of events visit the E-Days website

E Days Fireworks
Sep
4
Fri
2020
September 11 Movie Tickets Go “On Sale”
Sep 4 @ 8:00 am

Free movie tickets for the September 11 Movies & Music in the Parking Lot drive-in event will go “on sale” Friday, September 4 at 8 a.m. The movie to be screened will be determined by popular vote at GuidingGolden.com.

Tickets for the August 14 event sold out within hours of becoming available, so mark your calendar and don’t miss your opportunity for a free night of movie and music fun, right from the comfort of your own vehicle.

The link will be posted here and will go live at that time.

Tickets are free, but we must limit the number of attendees due to space limitations.

Sep
11
Fri
2020
Movies & Music in the Parking Lot
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm

Join us for music and a drive-in movie in the old Heritage Square Lower Parking Lot at 18301 West Colfax Avenue on September 11. The movie to be screened will be announced on August 14.

While the event is free, space is limited so you’ll need to reserve your space. Tickets will be available at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 4. Look for the link here and at CityofGolden.net/Movies&Music.

Dec
4
Fri
2020
Morning StArt: An Artist Coffee Meetup with Nikki Nienhuis
Dec 4 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Morning StArt is a joint one-hour coffee meetup program designed to bring artists in the area together with the Golden community, to meet and talk about art. These Meetups are jointly sponsored with the Golden Public Arts Commission and the Foothills Art Center.

Join other creatives online to start your morning on December 4 from 8 to 9 a.m. with artist, Nikki Nienhuis.

Candlelight Nights: Be Merry, Be Bright Share Your Golden Light
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm

Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight NightsAlthough the annual Candlelight Walk is cancelled, the holiday spirit will still be illuminated throughout Golden.

On Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., there will be a virtual live stream of Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg throwing the switch to illuminate downtown Golden’s annual holiday lights. From their homes, Golden residents are invited to share their Golden light by placing candles in their windows and displaying all season long in festive citywide solidarity.

To make sure your house gets a commemorative candle, call the Golden Chamber of Commerce at 303-279-3113 or stop by On Tap Credit Union, 816 Washington Avenue (while supplies last), after Nov. 30 to pick one up.

** Please use only electric candles.

Jun
9
Wed
2021
US 6 and Heritage Interchange Design Open House
Jun 9 @ 6:00 pm

Join our Public Works staff and hired consultants for the next US6 & Heritage Road Interchange public meeting, happening Wednesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. The focus of the meeting will be pedestrian and bike improvements.

You must register in advance on Zoom for the meeting.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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.
COG Mesa

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

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