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GoldenInformer AUGUST 2018

HISTORY

Reaches Into the Future

SPECIAL EVENT ROAD CLOSURE DETAILS

2018 Golden City Council

Marjorie Sloan Mayor

Saoirse Charis-Graves District One

Rob Reed Ward One

Paul Haseman Ward Two

Casey Brown District Two

Jim Dale Ward Three

Laura Weinberg Ward Four

303-279-0088 E-mail: msloan @cityofgolden.net

303-709-7529 E-mail: scharisgraves @cityofgolden.net

303-431-9891 E-mail: rreed @cityofgolden.net

303-513-2310 E-mail: phaseman @cityofgolden.net

303-900-2003 E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net

303-916-0810 E-mail: jdale @cityofgolden.net

303-241-9823 E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net

To contact the entire City Council, e-mail citycouncil@cityofgolden.net.

IN T H IS ISS U E

The Golden Informer is produced and published monthly by the Golden City Manager’s Office and mailed as a source of news and information to all residences and businesses inside the City limits. Comments on The Informer are welcome. Please write to: City of Golden 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 Attn: Karlyn Tilley

Cover photo: courtesy of Scott Dressel-Martin

5-6 NEW REMODEL Brings New Features to Golden History Museum

7 A RTSWEEK Golden Recap

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Call 303-384-8132 or e-mail ktilley@cityofgolden.net.

Remembering Former Golden Mayor Chuck Baroch

12 Singletrack Sidewalks Yes or No? Help us Decide

16-17 Special Events and Road Closures SIGN UP! 6 Public Works Citizens’ Academy 9 Police Citizens’ Academy

is Back!

City of Golden Department Managers

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ. Development

Monica Mendoza City Clerk

Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

John Bales Fire

Jeff Hansen Finance

Teresa Reilly Human Resources

Karlyn Tilley Communications

Jiles McCoy Innovation and Technology

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items National Night Out Aug. 7 National Night Out is an annual community event that promotes policecommunity partnerships in a fun and relaxing environment. The Golden Police Department is proud to host the 19th annual event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7 in Parfet Park, on the corner of 10th Street and Washington Avenue. There will be live music, performances, raffle prizes, free food and drink, and much more!

Non-Emergency Phone Number for Police and Fire A few months ago, the Golden Dispatch center moved out of Golden and joined the rest of the region in Lakewood. The new dispatch center is called JeffCom, and it covers nearly all of Jefferson County. As a result, the non-emergency number that used to get you directly to a Golden dispatcher, now goes to a phone tree. Here is the new non-emergency phone number to reach police and fire dispatchers directly: 303-980-7300. Please put this in your phone or your address book so that you have it handy. As always, if you have an emergency to report, dial 9-1-1.

Dash at the Splash The deadline is Aug. 8 to sign your kids up for the annual Dash at the Splash Kids’ Triathlon. Give your young ones the opportunity to challenge themselves to swimming, biking and running on a course especially designed for kids. The age groups are 11-12 years, 9-10 years, and 8 and under. Registration is $35 per participant. The Dash at the Splash event is on Saturday, Aug. 11 at The Splash Water Park, 3151 Illinois St. For a complete list of rules, details, and to sign up, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net. Use Activity #457812.

Lookout Mountain Road Closures Aug. 17 & 18 The annual CSM Freshman “M” Climb takes place on Friday, Aug. 17. Each year, before classes start, freshmen carry up a 10 lb. rock and then whitewash the “M”. To keep the students safe, Lookout Mountain Road will be closed from the Bonvue Drive intersection to Lariat Loop Road on the Golden side of Buffalo Bill’s Grave from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 18, Lookout Mountain Road will be closed to traffic beginning at 6 a.m. until approximately noon for the Colorado Classic Bicycle Race. Only local traffic and residents will be allowed in and out. Bicyclers are allowed to ride up to grab a spot and watch the iconic climbing part of the race. Racers should come through at approximately 11 a.m. See p. 17 for more details.

Golden Fire Department’s Safety and Preparedness Day Mark your calendars for a fun-filled safety event for the entire family from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. The Golden Fire Department, along with the University of Colorado Hospital Burn Center and Colorado State Patrol, will host its annual Safety and Preparedness Day. This event will be held at Golden Fire Station #1 at 911 10th St. The event will include up close and personal fire truck tours, live fire demonstrations, game-based fire and burn education for all ages, and free car seat checks. There will be opportunities to learn about safety in the home and the community. Come enjoy activities and safety education for everyone in your household. There will also be drawings for door prizes, and all-you-can-eat popcorn along with an assortment of refreshments.

elow is Golden City Council's monthly calendar. Meetings are held on Thursdays and begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St., unless otherwise noted.

Aug. 9 Regular business meeting

Aug. 23 Regular business meeting Council’s upcoming agendas, packets and meeting minutes are available online under the City Council link at www.CityofGolden.net. Public comment is welcome on the agenda at all regular business meetings.

August 2018

COUNCILOR’S MESSAGE By Councilor

Rob Reed

Connecting Councilors, Community and City

y first months as a City Councilor have been both rewarding and challenging. While I have known the town since before I could ride a bicycle, I had little knowledge about how it actually functions until after I got elected. Learning about the day-to-day operations of Golden has been eye opening. There are a lot of moving parts that need to function in harmony for our government to work. In these months, I have learned that staff is dedicated, hard-working and committed to our city and its residents. Largely as a result of the staff’s efforts, we have a town to be proud of. Now that I have a better grasp of the intricacies of how our city functions, I want to do more to make sure our town government is getting the feedback it needs from our citizens to represent you. When I was going door-to-door campaigning, I heard from almost everyone I spoke with that folks were concerned that Golden was growing too fast and losing its small-town feel. People felt like they were either not informed of an issue before it was decided, or that when they weighed-in on an issue, their concerns were not being heard. After serving on Council for a number of months, I have learned that staff works hard to keep us informed, and that we, as citizens, have resources to obtain information and to make our voices heard. Here are a few:

WAYS TO GET INFORMED OR STAY INFORMED: • Sign up for the weekly Golden e-newsletter, delivered each Tuesday to your inbox: https://www.cityofgolden.net/account/registration/. • Interact with the City, see the latest projects and proposals, and respond to surveys at www.GuidingGolden.com. • Look for signs around town announcing public meetings and hearings. • Check the agendas, minutes and meeting information for City Council and the Citizen Boards and Commissions: www.cityofgolden.net/agendas. • Attend Coffee or Craft Beer with a Councilor held monthly in both Districts - dates and times are announced in the Golden Informer (delivered to all homes and businesses in Golden) and in the weekly e-newsletter. • The City website has many valuable resources: www.cityofgolden.net. • You can follow the City on social media, via Facebook or Twitter @CityofGolden. The City also posts in the various neighborhoods on NextDoor.com, so consider signing up to connect with your neighborhood.

WAYS TO PROVIDE INPUT: • Call or e-mail your councilors (our e-mails and phone numbers are in the Informer every month) or e-mail Council as whole at: councilcomments@cityofgolden.net. • Write letters or e-mails to City Council and the Boards or Commissions. Letters can be sent to 911 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401. • Respond to the Guiding Golden surveys www.GuidingGolden.com. • Finally, and most importantly, if you care about a specific issue, attend meetings and speak during the public comment. Transparency and openness are two pillars of our democracy. City staff and City Council are working hard to keep our citizens informed. We want to hear from you so that we can represent you. I hope that putting these links in one place will help you know where to look for more information and where to voice your opinion. Keeping Golden golden is something that is important to us all and we can’t do it without you. Please reach out to us and let us know what you think!

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Golden History Museum Re-Opening is Grand

ne of the most important responsibilities of the Golden History Museum and its staff is to preserve and share the story of our community. However, with more than 16,000 objects in its collection and more than 150 years of history to tell, there’s far more content than can ever be displayed in just 5,000 square feet of museum galleries. In the run-up to this year, the 80th anniversary, the museum undertook a master plan to renovate the aging facility, create a comprehensive visitor experience, and make a welcoming space for visitors to interact with and access the collection. Dubbed Discovery Awaits, the renovation campaign raised $350,000—mostly from private donations—for a complete transformation of the museum’s public spaces. Visitors to Golden History Museum today will find a cohesive overview of Golden’s formative episodes in Epic Events and biographies of important locals in Legendary People. The multipurpose Salon is an intimate Wild West themed gallery that also serves as a theater for showing the museum’s film collection and is a versatile program space for lectures and classes. History Lab is a new space for viewing, studying, and documenting artifacts. Visitors can peruse new items coming in and interact with staff and volunteers working with objects. A full research library with both new and rare books pertaining to Golden’s history, maps, directories, and files as well as digitized newspapers and photographs are easily accessed.

Photos courtesy of Scott Dressel-Martin.

History is important because it binds together different generations. Golden History Museum has made multiple improvements to engage and entertain families with young children. The new Touch Gallery is a hands-on space to build and play while exploring Golden’s clay-mining heritage. Family activities are found throughout the museum inviting children and adults to create, search, discover, and interact together. There are more reasons than ever to visit Golden History Museum & Park. We look forward to welcoming you soon! August 2018

More than a Museum – The GHM Experience

efreshing the museum experience is just one important part of Golden History Museum & Park’s transformation into a modern 21st century museum. At its core, GHM&P is an essential educational institution and provides numerous services to engage and inspire visitors about Golden’s history. In addition to its outstanding exhibits, GHM&P also offers: • Award-winning youth programs including Hands-on History Summer Camp that serves more than 400 local youth. Voted best than 9,000 students along the Front summer camp in Golden in 2018. Range in the 2017-2018 school year. • Impactful outreach. Building Colorado, • Golden City Trading Post, collaborative GHM&P’s facilitated, game-based field trip experience with more than simulation where students learn two dozen cultural partners serving history and economics by settling 3,000 students, teachers, and parents. towns, weighing risk and opportunity, • Robust adult lifelong learning and responding to historical events. programming from lectures and One of the largest history outreach tours to demonstrations and programs in the state, it served more fun volunteering activities. New

partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) to reach more adults. • Access and preservation through digitization of resources and object conservation. • Partnerships and collaborative projects with other cultural leaders including the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on the “Two Views of Magic Mountain” exhibit and Rocky Mountain PBS on a forthcoming episode of Colorado Experience about Astor House and western boarding houses. • Enriching volunteer opportunities to work with visitors and students, care for gardens and animals, and care for collections. See everything GHM&P has to offer at www.GoldenHistory.org or call 303278-3557. The Golden History Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed Tuesdays) and is located at 923 10th St.

Save the Date!

oming in September, the 6th Annual City of Golden Public Works Citizens’ Academy.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED: • How Golden’s water is treated? • How we maintain and repair our infrastructure? • How we map and track water, sewer and street-related assets within the community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should join us for the 6th Annual Public Works Citizens’ Academy. This free 20-hour program is designed for adults and begins Sept. 5. It includes interactive hands-on training activities, tours of City facilities like the water treatment plant, mountain reservoirs, shop facilities, pump stations and other facilities, and presentations by Public Works staff. Participants will receive all necessary safety equipment and will have the opportunity to experience simulated Public Works working conditions. To conclude the program, graduates of the Academy will be awarded Certificates of Completion at an October City Council meeting.

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Members of the 2017 Public Works Citizens’ Academy on their visit to Guanella Reservoir.

For more details and to sign up, visit www.cityofgolden. net/PWCitizensAcademy. If you have specific questions about the program, contact Shauna Paulson at 303-384-8152 or spaulson@cityofgolden.net.

Inaugural ARTSWEEK a Success

o celebrate its 50th year in Golden, the Foothills Art Center (FAC) hosted ARTSWEEK Golden, a weeklong celebration of the arts. In mid-July, artists brought their talents to the city in many forms including performance art, sidewalk chalk masterpieces, plein air painting, and many city sculptures were adorned with yarn-bombing! The celebration culminated with a two-day arts festival on the Colorado School of Mines campus, with 80 artists selling their wares including jewelry, paintings, art, and clothing. The FAC, in partnership with Miners Alley Playhouse and many other galleries and arts organizations, set out to showcase how strong the art scene is in Golden. FAC says the 168 hours of art was a success and they plan to host it again next July.

PILOT PROGRAM ENDS

ou may have seen yellow bikes all over town throughout most of June and July. You may have also noticed they are now gone. The City of Golden agreed to allow the bike sharing company, ofo, to implement a one-year pilot program in the city. However, in mid-July, the program came to an abrupt halt as the company pulled out of Golden and many other cities throughout the country. According to the Wall Street Journal, ofo told its U.S

employees that it is cutting the vast majority of its workforce in the U.S. and retreating to a handful of larger cities. Although this particular pilot program was thwarted, Golden staff is encouraged by its popularity in such a short time. “The bike share idea is a new and quickly evolving transportation option,” said Golden Planning Manager Rick Muriby. “We will continue to watch the industry and evaluate other options going forward.” August 2018

A Legacy Not Forgotten

ormer Golden Mayor Charles (Chuck) Baroch passed away on June 22, just three days short of his 86th birthday. Chuck was elected to serve on Golden City Council representing District 2 in 1996. At that time, members of city council elected the position of mayor. “Chuck Baroch was first selected to be mayor by his fellow city councilors after a tumultuous election,” said former City Manager Mike Bestor. “Two years later, Chuck became the first mayor directly elected by the citizens of Golden – a victory which showed how much the residents respected his leadership during that difficult time.” Mayor Baroch and his wife of 62 years, Carol, lived in Golden for 24 years. Carol remembered, “He loved Golden and felt privileged to serve the community in many ways. He was a strong leader. He knew he could not please everyone, so he voted his conscience and put his own interests aside to see that the will of the people was represented.” Carol said it was very difficult for them to leave Golden to move to Ohio in their “golden years,” but they moved to be closer to family. Chuck and Carol had four children and is survived by three children, five grandchildren, and one great grandson. “Chuck was a kind, gentle man,” added Carol. “He loved and enjoyed his family and took a great interest in everything they pursued.” Chuck and Carol worked hard for the good of Golden. “In 62 years of marriage we were constant companions,” said Carol. “We drew strength from each other. We worked as a team and did a lot of volunteer activities together, starting in Golden with the October Fest (long gone) in 1991.” Chuck also served on GURA for five years, the Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee for ten years, he volunteered at the Visitor’s Center, Christian Action Guild, Vision 2010 Committee, and raised money and mentored students at the Colorado School of Mines. Chuck and Carol had a strong passion for the Golden Civic Foundation (GCF). One of Golden’s most well-known residents and philanthropists, Frederick A. “Heinie” Foss started the GCF with his wife Barbara as a way to invest in the economic and cultural vitality of the Golden community. It was Heinie who asked Chuck Baroch to become the first executive director of GCF – a role in which he proudly served for ten years. Chuck Baroch was born in Denver in 1932. He graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He went on to get his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy from Iowa State College. Upon graduation, Chuck joined the Army Corps of Engineers and then spent most of his career working in the power generation business for various corporations and levels of government. In honor of Mayor Chuck Baroch, the City of Golden will soon plant a tree along Clear Creek, a place he and his bride loved to walk to enjoy the beauty of the city they helped to make great.

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Carol and Chuck Baroch.

Heinie Foss shares a hug with Chuck Baroch at his farewell luncheon in 2015.

Former Mayor Baroch hands over the gavel to incoming Mayor Jacob Smith in 2008.

Learn and Do What Golden Police Do

ou have until Aug. 16 to sign up for the 2018 Police Citizens’ Academy! The Academy begins on Aug. 22 and runs for 12 weeks. During that time, you will learn what police officers and police employees do in the performance of their duties, with a mix of classroom and skills education. You will also gain a better understanding of the rules and laws that guide our officers. The Academy combines classroom presentations with hands-on activities to provide the participants with a comprehensive experience. Participants will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, and two Saturdays for firing range and driving track training (yes, you get to drive a police car!) Throughout the course of the Academy, participants will be exposed to K9 patrol, drug enforcement, traffic accident investigations, communications, patrol duties and realities, DUI traffic enforcement, the Jefferson County Regional SWAT team, a tour of the Jefferson County Jail, crime scene investigations, firearms, scenario simulator, Taser and driving track training. To attend, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a background check. Fill out the application and sign up by Aug. 16 at www.cityofgolden.net/work/jobs/volunteer/.

Jefferson County

SAFETYin

Summit FAITH Partners in Prevention

Hosted by Sheriff Jeff Shrader

This FREE summit oﬀers information and inspiration on safety and security for places of worship

August 23, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Jeﬀerson County Fairgrounds 15200 W. 6th Ave. Frontage Rd., Golden

Featured Presenters:

Cark Chinn, Church Safety and Security Expert Dr. Davis Benke, The I Love U Guys Foundation Registration required: http://jeﬀco.us/sheriﬀ/community/safety-in-faith/ Topics Include:  New Life Church Shooting Review  Deer Creek Middle School Shooting Review  Mental Health Panel  Stop The Bleed—helping until help arrives

PARTNERS

Lunch will be provided for registrants

Welcome to Golden’s Newest Volunteer Firefighters Ten Golden Fire Department volunteer recruits, along with four from Pleasant View and one from Golden Gate, are the latest graduates of the Fire Academy. Rest assured these men and women are well-trained for the difficult job of protecting our community… a job for which they volunteer their time and energy. The academy was 300 hours long and included Colorado State Firefighter I and Hazmat Operations Certifications along with specialty training in Technical Rescue, Wildland Firefighting, and Active Shooter Rescue Task Force. The recruits are coming on board during a summer that has been especially busy for Golden Fire, with nearly 250 calls for service just in the month of June – that’s significantly above average. The recruits are now in their probationary year and must complete 60 more hours of training and a Skills Task Book in order to become fullfledged Golden firefighters. Congratulations and welcome to our newest force of first responders! August 2018

GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Through Aug. 19 Lend Me a Tenor A sensation on Broadway, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For show times, tickets and info call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

Through Aug. 31 Golden Weekends Friday and Saturday evenings through August. 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Golden. Many Golden businesses will stay open until at least 8 p.m. and offer specials, in-store demonstrations, samples and more. Live music along the avenue, free carriage rides, and merchant activities. Participating stores will have gold balloons at their entrances. Golden Weekends will not take place during Buffalo Bill Days or Super Cruise Saturdays. For more info call Aimee Valdez at 303-8884219 or aimee.valdez@comcast.net.

Golden Bicycle Cruise Aug. 28

Aug. 3, 10, 17 & 24 Movies and Music in the Park Four movies on Fridays in August. Start the night at 7 p.m. with live entertainment and then a movie at dusk. These family-friendly events are free in Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue. Vendors will be on hand to sell food and treats, or you can bring your own picnic. For details, see p. 18-19.

Aug. 4 Coffee with a Councilor – South Neighborhoods

Aug. 3, 10, 17 & 24

Note the later start time! Chat with your District One city councilor at 10:30 a.m. at Bean Fosters, 720 Golden Ridge Rd. For details, call Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-279-7529 or scharisgraves@ cityofgolden.net.

Aug. 7 National Night Out Golden Police encourage you to come out and meet your neighbors and police personnel while enjoying some entertainment and free food! 5 to 8 p.m. in Parfet Park, 10th and Washington.

Aug. 18 Coffee with a Councilor – North Neighborhoods Join District Two City Councilor Casey Brown for a coffee and conversation starting at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Dottie Massaro, 637 Idaho St. For more information, call Councilor Brown at 303-9002003 or cbrown@cityofgolden.net.

Aug. 18 & 19

Aug. 18 & 19 Golden Fine Arts Festival One of the region’s most prestigious juried art shows, the GFAF attracts over 35,000 people over the course of this two-day event. It’s your chance to buy unique art, enjoy food vendors, locally brewed beer, kids’ art activities and live music. The Festival is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and admission is free. The GFAF takes place along 11th Street between Arapahoe and Maple. See p. 16 for more details. Also, visit www.goldenchamber.org or call 303-279-3113.

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Free Symphony Concert in the Park Aug. 19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 2018 Aug. 19 Free Symphony Concert in the Park The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra continues its tradition of performing a free concert in Parfet Park in conjunction with the Golden Fine Arts Festival. See p. 16 for more details. Also, visit www.jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237.

Aug. 28 Golden Bicycle Cruise Join the Golden Community Commons group for a night of music, beer, food, and a costume-themed bicycle cruise around Golden. The family-friendly event takes place on the last Tuesday of the month through September. Ride starts at 7 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Golden Library. The theme for the August Cruise is Superheroes, and the band performing is Half Pints and Growlers.

Through Oct. 6 Golden Farmers Market Presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in the parking lot next to the Golden Library near 10th and Illinois streets. For details, visit http://goldenchamber.org/farmers-market/ or call 303-279-3113.

Through Oct. 21 Mai Wyn Exhibit Explore the works of artist Mai Wyn, who has been painting on metal for almost twenty years. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. For details, hours and tickets call 303-279-3922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org. Yellow Gold

Please call 303-279-1435, for more information. Information is subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm the details of an event. To list a community event happening in Golden, please send your listing to: Golden City Hall, Communications Dept., 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401, or by e-mail to ktilley@cityofgolden.net. Listings should include the date(s), the event name and a brief description of the event, which may include cost, location and contact information. Submissions must be received by the first of the month prior to the issue you would like them printed in (i.e., Jan. 1 for the February issue). Call 303-384-8132 with questions or for more information.

FSalesREE and Use

Tax Workshops The City of Golden is hosting FREE Sales and Use Tax workshops taught by our professional staff of auditors and geared toward individuals who need to learn sales and use tax concepts on an in-depth level. The workshops will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. Sept. 5, 2018............... 8:30 to 10 a.m. Oct. 3, 2018................. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Although these classes are free, space is limited. Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

FREE

Building Use Tax Workshop The City of Golden is hosting a FREE Building Use Tax Workshop taught by our professional staff of auditors. Class is geared toward individuals who need to learn about building use tax concepts on an in-depth basis. The workshop will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. Aug. 1, 2018................. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Class is free, but space is limited. Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

August 2018

Singletrack Sidewalks Proposed in Golden

he Golden Giddyup, a local nonprofit focused on trail stewardship in the Golden area, has proposed a new project for riders of all ages in the Golden community. This project would build single-track sidewalks (natural surface trails) next to existing paved bike paths to provide a place for young and beginner riders to experience the joys of mountain biking. The proposed Singletrack Sidewalks pilot project (STS) would stretch from Apex Park to the 6th Avenue trail along the bike path. This construction of the pilot track would be of no cost to the City of Golden, thanks to the Golden Giddyup Trail Team volunteers in partnership with neighborhood organizations and the City of Golden Parks and Recreation staff.

The City of Golden is interested in gathering input from the community for this endeavor before taking any action. Please read the Golden Giddyup’s full proposal and the supporting information provided at www.GuidingGolden.com,

then tell us what you think! You have until Friday, Aug. 24 to give us your thoughts and suggestions. You can also email Stacy at Sturner@cityofgolden. net.

DID YOU KNOW: BROWN GRASS IS NOT NECESSARILY DEAD GRASS

f you have ever let your lawn go without water during a hot and dry spell, you may have watched it turn brown and thought that your lawn was dying. Then, after applying water, you watched with surprise as your grass came right back to life! That’s because your grass wasn’t dead, it just went dormant. When Kentucky Bluegrass (a very common kind of turf grass used in Colorado lawns) doesn’t get enough water, it goes dormant. Dormancy allows the grass to focus its energy on the roots, causing the leaves to turn brown. This protection mechanism helps it survive during times of drought on only tiny amounts of water.

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Social, Economic & Environmental Issues

Save the Date: A Sustainability Community Conversation

en years of sustainability goals and what has Golden achieved? Join us Monday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., to see the City’s progress and give your opinion on the future of sustainability in Golden. Check out how SOLAR has become the must-have energy source. Let’s talk TRASH and find out what new items can be thrown in your single stream recycling bin. Find out the biggest WATER CONSERVATION strategy you can implement at home (hint: it’s not indoors!) See the ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION options available to you and your family. Now is the time to have a say in the future of Golden’s RESILIENCY AND CLIMATE ADAPTATION. Come for the freebies, sweet treats, and top tier beers. Kids are welcome, and enjoy raffle prizes that include FREE monthly subscriptions for curbside organic pickup, xeric plants from Garden In A Box, home energy audits, daily rentals at the Golden Bike Library, RTD Light Rail passes, garden sprayers, programmable thermostats, and many more.

The Best Time to Water is Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

common misconception in lawn care is that watering at night causes fungus to grow on the grass. While this is certainly true in humid climates such as Florida, it’s not the case in Colorado. In fact, it’s actually beneficial to water your lawn between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Most lawn diseases are prevalent when the grass stays wet for 14 hours or more. So watering overnight will allow the grass plenty of time to dry off in the summer sun and avoid diseases. Plus, this time period coincides with the natural dew period of the grass. Dew For more information, you can contains material that actually speeds the process of disease growth. So, see a fact sheet from Colorado watering at this time will actually dilute State University at http://extension. the dew and help to prevent disease. co l osta te.e d u /to p i c -a re a s/ya rd -

garden/watering-establishedlawns-7-199/. Credit: Resource Central, www.resourcecentral.org. August 2018

Golden Community Center activities calendar AQUATICS Fall Swim Lesson Registration City Limit Residents – Tuesday, Aug. 14 Non-Residents – Wednesday, Aug. 15

TYKES JumpBunch® Parent/Tot Age: 15 months - 3 years, Min/Max: 4/12 #455710 Thursdays, 4 - 4:30 p.m. (06) Aug. 9 - Sept. 13 $54 Resident, $59 Non-resident

JumpBunch® Preschoolers Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 4/15 #455720 Mondays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. (11) Aug. 6 - Sept. 10 (5 wks.) - No class Sept. 3 $50 Resident $55 Non-resident #455720 Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. (12) Aug. 9 - Sept. 13 $60 Resident, $65 Non-resident

CREATIVE ARTS Mud Makers Together, parents and preschoolers will explore and experiment with shaping and forming, rolling and pinching as they create with clay. Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 4/6 #453601 Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5 p.m. (04) Aug. 7 - 28 $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident

Clay Creations This class will give the younger generation an opportunity to experience the tactile qualities of clay, learning pinch, coil and slab techniques. Age: 6 - 12 years, Min/Max: 4/8 #453602 Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. (08) Aug. 9 - 30 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

ADULT/YOUTH SPECIALTY Recreational Tree Climbing Dances with Branches Come get a bird’s eye view of what the world looks like from up in the crown of a beautiful tree. Age: 7 years and older, Min/Max: 6/15 #452910 Saturday, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. (05) Aug. 18 $41 Resident, $46 Non-resident -M eet at Parfet Park at 10th and Washington.

Tony Grampsas Gym, 44th Ave. & Salvia St. #642100 Aug. 28 - Nov. 3 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. (01) Grades 2 to 4 (02) Grades 5 to 6 Wednesdays & Fridays, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. (03) Grades 7 to 8 (04) Grades 9 to 12 $99 Resident, $104 Non-resident

Middle School Sports Program (MSSP)

MSSP is a co-ed, recreational, afterschool sports league. The league teachThis course is designed for the pre-teen es participants the basic rules of the and helps them to prepare for those first game and sportsmanship. Teams play babysitting opportunities. against other area middle schools. PracAge: 11 - 14 years, Min/Max: 5/20 tices will be held 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Bell #452410 Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Middle School. (05) Aug. 11 Transportation $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident Transportation will be provided to games Bring a sack lunch to class. as often as possible using Jeffco Schools Medic Pediatric CPR/First Aid buses and City of Golden passenger vans. Choose the pediatric emergency care In those instances, transportation will be program specifically designed for childprovided to the game only. There will be care providers. A great opportunity for no transportation provided back to the young babysitters and parents to renew school. When neither of these options is or learn the basics. available, parents may be asked to assist Age: 11 - Adult, Min/Max: 5/20 with carpools for students. #452430 Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. #653100-01 Flag Football (04) Aug. 4 (6,7,8 grades) Aug. 21 - Oct. 11 $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays, $110

Babysitting Course

YOUTH & TEEN ATHLETICS

C.A.R.A. Youth Volleyball This Co-Recreation program is offered to youth in grades 2 through 12. Passing, setting, blocking, team strategy and other volleyball skills will be covered, with advanced techniques for more skilled players. Age: 2nd through 12th grade Min/Max: 6/35 per time slot

#653200-01 Cross Country (6,7,8 grades) Aug. 20 - Oct. 10 Practices: Mondays & Wednesdays, $110 #653600-01 Cheerleading (6,7,8 grades) Aug. 22 - Dec. 15 Practices: Tuesdays & Thursdays, $180 PLEASE go to https://rec.cityofgolden.net for information on age limits, pricing, and detailed information.

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Check out the Golden Community Center’s Front Porch designed specifically for active adults. The Front Porch offers respite and entertainment, coffee and healthy snacks. There is a full schedule of games, sports, social events, and trips. Shoot some pool, surf the internet, work on a puzzle, or just relax before you hit your next fitness class.

Celebrate Health! Friday, Aug. 3 at 10:30 a.m. The first Friday of each month we offer healthy refreshments and appointments for chair massages, hand and foot reflexology for nominal fees. Celebrate Health! is held upstairs at the Front Porch of the Golden Community Center. For more information or to make an appointment for one of our services, please call 303-384-8130. Chair Massages........................ $13 for 15 minutes Reflexology Sessions............. $13 for 15 minutes

Golden Book Club This group meets in the Front Porch the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. August: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

UPCOMING TRIPS

If you are interested in joining, please email Jan Bradbury at bobjanbradbury@comcast.net.

GCC Maintenance Closure Notice: The Golden Community Center will be closed for maintenance from Monday, Aug. 20 to Sunday, Aug. 26. The facility will reopen on Monday, Aug. 27 at 5:30 a.m. The Splash will move to modified hours starting Monday, Aug. 20.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument #353200-01 Thursday, Aug. 16, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. **weather dependent** $30 - Transportation included. Bring money for lunch. Exertion Level 4 Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado. We will take an unguided tour of the park. Please dress appropriately for hiking and walking in the park.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Stop by The Front Porch, upstairs at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. • Call 303-384-8130. Check out the Golden Community Center’s Recreate activity guide. • Visit www.cityofgolden.net/FrontPorch. August 2018

The 28th Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival AUG. 18 & 19

FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE DOWNTOWN

JACKSON STREET 12TH STREET

he 28th Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival, sponsored by the Golden Chamber of Commerce takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Aug 18 – 19 in downtown Golden. This prestigious, juried art show features artists and craftsmen working in all mediums: jewelry, painting, sculpture, fiber arts, photography and more. The festival features the works of over 125 artists who are selected though a competitive jury process. This iconic event draws over 30,000 visitors to downtown Golden. Admission is free and visitors can enjoy food, adult beverages, and musical entertainment. There is a children’s activities area so be sure to stop by and let the kids unleash their creativity!

WASHINGTON AVENUE

PARKING 2+ HOURS

Free Symphony Concert

oin the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra for a free Pops in the Park concert at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 in Parfet Park located at the corner of 10th Street and Washington Avenue. This is the culminating event of the Golden Fine Arts Festival, and a treat for specatators. This year the JSO will feature a variety of music from Broadway tunes to toe-tapping marches. Sponsorships from the Golden Downtown Development Authority and the Golden Civic Foundation will help ensure an unforgettable experience. Audience members are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner to the event. For more information visit www.jeffsymphony.org, email office@ jeffsymphony.org, or call 303-278-4237.

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13TH STREET

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Rain or Shine • Downtown Golden, on 11th Street between Arapahoe and Maple Streets • Admission is free • More information: https://www. goldenfineartsfestival.org/

ARAPAHOE STREET

Professional Cycling Returns to Golden!

SATURDAY, AUG. 18

he Colorado Classic returns to Golden for its second year! The international race is an actionpacked four days of professional cycling, with both men’s and women’s teams competing on some of the most popular biking routes along the Front Range. The event is televised internationally, and here in Golden, where we have a long history of amazing races in our bike-friendly town, we are fortunate to once again experience the thrill of professional cycling first hand! On Saturday, Aug. 18, (the same day as the Golden Fine Arts Festival – see previous page and map below for traffic impacts), Stage 3 of the men’s race will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Denver. Riders make their way through Golden and up the iconic Lookout Mountain hill climb on their way through Morrison and Red Rocks, heading to Evergreen and Conifer, and then back to Denver. While the riders will only be in town briefly, it’s a great opportunity to watch Olympic Medalists and National and World Champion racers

in action. Anyone who was in town during the USA Pro Challenge days will remember the excitement as the cyclists whiz by in front of you. More complete information about the race, riders and routes, as well as the Velorama festival that takes over the RiNo district in Denver, can be

found at www.ColoradoClassic.com. Cycling enthusiasts can follow the race in real time and get up-to-the-minute information by downloading the Colorado Classic Tour Tracker app from your favorite app store. Watch for updates as the race gets closer on the City of Golden’s Facebook page and website.

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Movies and Music in the Park 2018

e’re back with another season of cinema blockbusters and prime time entertainment! Join us for four free, family-friendly Friday nights in Parfet Park! As always, bring a picnic dinner, or plan to purchase food from our food and snack vendors. Music starts right at 7 p.m., movie at dusk. Always free, courtesy the City of Golden.

Aug. 3 A Wrinkle in Time with Thunder and Rain LAST CHANCE TO ORDER ROTARY PEACHES Noland Orchards staff handpick their peaches fresh each year, and most of the peaches will be ready to eat or process within two to four days. Last day to accept orders for these freshly picked peaches is Aug. 13. Order online at https:// goldenrotary.org/peach. The cost is $38 for each 20 lb. box, and you can pick up all of your boxes from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Avenue Frontage Rd. You can also fill out an order form at the following Golden businesses: Woody’s Pizza, Windy Saddle, The Hair Place, Meyer Hardware, Guaranty Bank, Golden Visitor’s Center, Golden Liquors, and Barrels and Bottles. Deadline to order is Aug. 13. For more information, email the Golden Rotary at GoldenRotaryPeaches@ gmail.com. The Rotary Club of Golden is part of a worldwide network of service organizations that engage leaders, share ideas, and take action in their own back yards and around the world. For more information, visit www.rotaryclubofgolden.org.

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Opening night of kicks off with local favorites, Thunder and Rain, a five piece acoustic Americana band with origins right here in Golden. The movie, A Wrinkle in Time is based on the timeless children’s classic by Madeleine L’Engle, and depicts the epic adventure of a young girl as she travels through time and space in search of her scientist father. More fantasy than science fiction, the film features an all-star cast, a strong young female lead, and is the vision of award winning director Ava DuVernay.

Aug. 10 Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-long with Stone Beat Invasion If you like to sing along, this one is for you! Join in with the band Stone Beat Invasion, as they cover all your favorite tunes from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Save your best stuff for the live action, sing-a-long version of Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson and all the beloved cast, Lumniere, Cogsworth and Mrs. Potts. It’s an absolutely beautiful film and was the top grossing movie in all of 2017 and we are excited to present it!

Aug. 17 Coco with Fiesta Colorado A night you won’t want to miss, as Parfet Park comes alive with colorful, vibrant performances from Fiesta Colorado! Thanks to assistance from the Downtown Development Authority, the City of Golden is proud to present the premiere Hispanic dance company in Colorado who will perform a multigenerational, Mexican Folkloric special presentation prepared just for the evening’s showing of the movie, Coco. Beautifully animated, with a poignant story and memorable songs, Coco won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and is an instant classic from the folks at Disney Pixar Studios.

Aug. 24 Star Wars: The Last Jedi with La Pompe Jazz We dare you not to get up and dance! La Pompe Jazz is a Denver-based band playing Gypsy Jazz, Blues and American standards. They are a fixture on the swing dance circuit and they may have a few surprises in store, too! As has become our new tradition, we close the film series with the latest installment in the Star Wars film franchise. Star Wars: The Last Jedi features Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill. It begins shortly after the battle of Starkiller Base, as General Leia Organa leads Resistance forces to flee D’Qar when a First Order fleet arrives (imagine this narrative scrolling on the screen, stars in the background, and the theme music playing).

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