Golden Informer - May 2017

GoldenInformer MAY 2017

Community Garden Takes Root Linking Lookout: Almost Done!

The Splash Opens for Summer!

2017 Golden City Council

Marjorie Sloan Mayor

Saoirse Charis-Graves District One

Marcia Claxton Ward One

Joe Behm Mayor Pro-Tem Ward Two

Casey Brown District Two

Pamela Gould Ward Three

Laura Weinberg Ward Four

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

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

303-621-5133 E-mail: mclaxton @cityofgolden.net

303-918-1103 E-mail: jbehm @cityofgolden.net

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

303-279-1164 E-mail: pgould @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

Cover: Shelton student Braden Mangle with the school mascot working in the school’s new community garden. Photo courtesy Kim Mangle.

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.

20 The Splash Opens for Summer!

Please write to: City of Golden 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 Attn: Karlyn Tilley

6 Community Pride

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

7 Pet Owners

Days this Month

11 National Travel & Tourism Week 16 CMS Students do Helluva Good Job 18 Master Plans for Golden History

7 Linking Lookout: Almost Done!

Beware of Outbreak

16 Help Prevent Wildfires

City of Golden Department Managers

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ.

Development

Susan Brooks City Clerk

Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

John Bales Fire

Jeff Hansen Finance

Teresa Reilly Human Resources

Karlyn Tilley Communications

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items Grants Available for Citizen Assistance The Golden Citizen Assistance Grant is intended to provide support to organizations that fill gaps in the social services support network for Golden residents in need. Grants are awarded to established non-profit organizations who can demonstrate that they provide a needed service to the residents of Golden. This year Golden has allocated $65,000, with a maximum grant award of $20,000. The 2017 application deadline is 4 p.m. on Friday, May 26. For complete details and forms, visit www.cityofgolden.net/Grants.

Neighborhood Grants Still Available!

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Community Betterment Neighborhood Grants are funds available to residents for first-time neighborhood parties and neighborhood improvement projects. Start planning now for a spring or summer get together or project! If approved, the City will reimburse up to $250 for your expenses, all spent in the city limits, and you can connect with your neighbors.

If you have a larger-scale improvement project that you think would benefit your neighborhood, there are funds available for that as well. Up to $750 can be reimbursed.

Visit www.cityofgolden.net/NeighborhoodGrants and you will see Community Betterment Neighborhood Grants. An overview and forms are available. For questions, contact Susan Brooks, City Clerk at sbrooks@cityofgolden.net or 303-384-8014.

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Yard Waste Pick up Week May 1-5

May 4

The semi-annual spring yard waste collection will take place the week of May 1 to 5. This is for customers who subscribe to the City of Golden’s trash service through Alpine Waste only. Yard waste will be collected by a separate truck on your designated trash collection day and should be placed at or near where your trash is collected by 7 a.m. Place material in reusable containers of your choice or in compostable bags available for purchase at Meyers Hardware, The Home Depot and other home improvement stores. Yard waste for this collection is limited to grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, ground and chipped wood.

For more information and guidelines, contact Alpine Waste and Recycling at 303-277-8727, golden@alpinewaste.com, or visit Alpine’s website at http://alpinewaste.com/city-of-golden/.

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Ladies Only Sample Tour May 4

Council’s upcoming agendas, packets and meeting minutes are available online under the City Council link at www.CityofGolden.net.

Bring your mother, daughter or girlfriends and have a fabulous girls’ night out in Golden! The Ladies Only Sample Tour (LOST) will showcase many participating stores in Golden, as well as freebies and discounts.

Start your LOST fun at the headquarters stationed on the corner of Washington and 12th. The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. For $12.50 (cash or check) you will get your participation bracelet, a packet, and details on participating stores. For a list of places to buy your bracelets and more on the LOST fun, visit www.LadiesOnlySampleTour.com. Bracelets will be sold on a first come, first served basis until supplies run out.

held on Thursdays and begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St., unless otherwise noted.

May 11 Regular business meeting

May 18 Study session

May 25 Regular business meeting

Public comment is welcome on the agenda at all regular business meetings.

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

By Mayor

Marjorie Sloan

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Photo: ©Scott Dressel-Martin

Growing Up in Golden

n Golden, we care about kids. We take responsibility for their health, well being, and safety. We recognize that our children deserve a nurturing and safe environment that promotes connections with adults and other children, opportunities for learning, uninhibited movement, and interaction with nature.

At present, a stroll through the heart of our town shows how Golden meets childhood needs by offering places and situations where young people can explore, create, and engage. The natural setting of the Clear Creek Corridor offers small children a chance to play in the sand, splash small rocks into the stream, stick toes in the cold water, climb on rocks, or just watch the many people and pets on parade. Older children and teenagers can be more adventuresome in their enjoyment of the creek—hiking, tubing, kayaking, cycling, and running.

Man-made features along the way add play value, too. Playground equipment beckons and playing fields offer room to run, perform cartwheels, or throw a ball. And while most of the bronze statues dotting the pathway have a dull patina from the passing of time, others gleam from being patted, leaned against, or mounted by children fascinated with a deer, a bear, a fish, or a butterfly.

Nearby buildings offer more ways to engage and learn. The Clear Creek History Park allows the exploration of a re-created homestead. Children can walk through the park, imagining themselves a member of an old-time ranching family. They can feed chickens, peek through windows of original cabins and the 1876 Guy Hill schoolhouse and poke around a barn, chicken coop, blacksmith shop, and two-seat outhouse. Across the pedestrian bridge, at the Golden History Center, children and their companions can see artifacts from Golden’s past, devices invented in Golden, and antique toys. Special exhibits and presentations promote return visits to find out what’s new.

Next door, the Golden Library affords all children and teens the traditional opportunity to choose, read, and check out books.

And its not-so-traditional space encourages play, crafting, teen interaction, the creation of art, participation in story time, and enjoyment of music. And if the family’s timing is good, a mobile Jefferson County children’s museum, the Spark City bus, could be in the library parking lot. (June 1 is the next scheduled date.) The bus is transformed into a hands-on, participatory place for young children to learn by experience, explore multiple solutions to different problems, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Continuing onto Washington Avenue and into our downtown, children may be drawn into a different type of experience. They may encounter people from many countries, with a variety of life experiences. Golden restaurants feature an array of food options – not just down-home classics, but also South American, Mexican, Nepalese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese specialties.

Meeting people of diverse backgrounds and tasting a variety of dishes can deepen a child’s understanding of the world and their place in it.

Golden is on the right track in prioritizing the needs of children and teens – to make them understand they are valued and safe in our community. As simplistic as it may sound, it is essential that we recognize all children we encounter as our own future.

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The State of Our City

By City Manager Jason Slowinski

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eflecting on the past year, I can’t help but feel fortunate to be part of such a great community.

Without a doubt, the last year has been a good one for the City of Golden, with many notable successes such as the significant progress we’ve made on the Linking Lookout project; the opening of a new skateboard park in Ulysses Park; the building of the W. 44th Avenue trail.

The year was not, however, without its challenges. A rare home invasion and officer-involved shooting certainly tested us. It was in this time of adversity that I saw the community show its strength as it rallied around those in need with compassion.

As a city organization, we are in large part successful because of caring, compassionate leadership that is committed to providing the best service to Golden residents. Beginning with City Council, and extending throughout our organization to our employees, we embrace the values of hard work, responsiveness, collaboration, transparency, and a commitment to excellence. These values make us uniquely Golden and frequently manifest themselves in superb service to our citizens.

An example of our City’s commitment to excellence was shared in a letter that we received this past October from a couple who were visiting Golden and their daughter, a graduate student at Colorado School of Mines. The letter relayed a story about the daughter contacting the City’s Public Works Department to see if there was anything that could be done to help retrieve her mother’s cell phone, which had accidently fallen into a storm drain downtown on a Friday evening.

Without batting an eye, one of the City’s stormwater supervisors, Rob Gibson, retrieved the phone intact and returned it the following Monday, much to the

Golden City Manager Jason Slowinski shared his perspective on the past year in Golden, and what lies ahead for this year. Watch the full State of the City: www.cityofgolden.net/CityManager.

The Golden Chamber of Commerce hosted a large crowd at the Golden Hotel for the State of the City luncheon on April 6.

surprise and elation of the visitors. This is just one example of why Golden is truly a special place.

Recently, four of our small businesses were honored by the Jefferson County Economic Development Council (EDC) for their recent success—Gunslinger Custom Paint; Vartega; New Terrain Brewing; and Adapt. Golden received more awards for its businesses than any other locality in Jefferson County.

These businesses, along with School of Mines, Coors, National Renewable Energy Laboratories, and a whole host

of other large and small businesses and organizations are what make Golden so uniquely vibrant. Through the work of these businesses and organizations, the influence and reputation of Golden extends well beyond our borders.

As I look to the future, I know the City of Golden is poised for tremendous success. And, although that success will surely be met with challenges along the way, if we continue to work together this community will remain a great place for all of us fortunate enough to be a part of it.

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COMMUNITY PRIDE DAYS

Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21

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8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • 1300 Catamount Drive

olden Community Pride Days are a great opportunity to do a little spring cleaning and get rid of some of your bigger items that normally require a disposal fee.

Please note: there are a few changes to the City of Golden’s Community Pride Days this year. First, we are holding the event later in the month, which gives you more time to collect the unwanted junk from your house and bring it in for disposal.

The other change to the event: you MUST have a current driver’s license with your address in order to participate.

The address needs to be within the City limits of Golden. To find out if your address qualifies, visit http://jeffco.us/awiz/.

For common household waste, please use your regular trash services.

COMMUNITY PRIDE DAYS WILL ACCEPT: • Electronic Waste (anything with a cord) • Limited paper shredding - 4 boxes (remove all paper clips) • Mattresses & box springs • Metal recycling • Tires (Car tires only, limit four per household) • Tree brush & debris

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: • Yard waste or lumber materials • Propane tanks • Batteries • Pharmaceuticals • Hazardous Waste & household chemicals Batteries, hazardous waste, and propane cylinders are accepted at the Rooney Road Recycling Center, 151 South Rooney Rd. for a small fee. There are many resources that accept the materials we cannot take. For a list of centers visit www.cityofgolden.net/RecyclingCenters.

The City of Golden is not able to provide appliance pick-up services this year. However, we are working to find alternate solutions to help residents with over-sized items.

For yard waste, sign up for Golden’s Green Waste Service, provided by the City’s waste contactor, Alpine Waste and Recycling. Alpine’s program accepts all organic materials and recycles it into compost. The Organics Recycling Program is available year-round and includes every other week pick up of your organic waste cart at your curb. It’s convenient and reasonably priced. Contact Alpine at 303-277-TRASH (8727) or email golden@alpinewaste.com.

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Linking Lookout – Big Traffic Switch

US 6

mainline traffic has either switched to its permanent alignment under the lid, or will shortly.

(It is weather dependent and hard to predict at the time of this writing.)

Whether it has moved or will soon move under the lid, this is a big turning point in the project. The traffic switch means we are getting closer to the end of construction, but entering a phase where the 19th Street approaches to the lid need to be completed.

The traffic signals on 19th will disappear, and stop signs (some permanent and some temporary) will replace them. This will end delays for US 6 through traffic, but regrettably, it will not end delays for 19th Street traffic quite yet.

During this phase there are a lot of things happening; 19th Street approaches will be brought to final grade; conduit, irrigation, the waterline over the lid, curbing, sidewalk and asphalt paving all need to be finished. The hard part is there is little room to move traffic. This

means less and less room for detours resulting in the need to use flaggers to move traffic in one direction at a time.

Also expect detours for access to US 6 (through town to Hwy 58 or out South Golden road to Johnson) and possibly some short closures.

One way traffic and closures will be disruptive so please pay attention to daily traffic Tweets (@LinkingLookout),

the weekly planned scheduling (always subject to change) provided in the weekly e-newsletter, and of course the web page, www.LinkingLookout.com.

The contractor will make every effort to minimize inconvenience, but crews need the space to complete the work. The safety of drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and work crews is always a big concern.

So hang on, we are getting close!

DISTEMPER CASES DANGEROUS TO PETS The City of Golden Animal Management wants to remind residents to vaccinate your pets after a possible outbreak of canine distemper in the raccoon population. Animal Management officers euthanized seven raccoons so far this year and took reports of at least four others that were potentially suffering from the illness. A similar outbreak occurred in 2009 after an unusually dry winter season, much like the winter we have seen this year.

Canine distemper can affect and be transmitted by a variety of animals including dogs, coyotes, foxes, skunks, ferrets and large cats. Wild animals suffering from distemper may appear

pets. Distemper is spread through contact with bodily fluids and is highly contagious. Symptoms in an infected pet might include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite and weight loss. If canine distemper is not caught early or is left untreated by a veterinary professional, it can be fatal. Puppies and older dogs are more susceptible.

Animal Management recommends disoriented or confused and will the following: likely show no fear when humans are • Do not leave any pet food present. or water outdoors.

It is important to note that canine • Leash animals when out for walks. distemper cannot be transmitted to • Make sure pets are up to date humans, but is very dangerous to on their immunizations.

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Honoring Living Landmarks

Living Landmark is defined as an individual or organization whose dedication to Golden has a positive impact on the City and the greater community. This year, the Golden Landmarks Association (GLA) is proud to announce two amazing women and one organization who will receive the distinguished title of Living Landmark.

Vicki Wagner has a long history of giving her heart and donating her time to Golden. She served on the GURA board, was a driving force behind the Golden Farmers Market, and a longtime member of the Golden Good Government League. She currently serves on the Golden Visitors Center Board, and you will often see her working

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Leadership Golden has served the Golden community for more than thirty years. It is an educational and networking organization that provides a foundation for volunteerism, leadership, community understanding and participation in hard to beautify the flowerbeds at the all types of community service. A high Visitors Center. percentage of the Leadership Golden Marcie Miller is a Golden native with a graduates are civic leaders, volunteers long history of leadership and community and community activists committed to service. She is a graduate of Leadership Golden’s continued success.

Golden. Marcie has also served on the The honorees will be recognized at boards of countless organizations that promote the arts, the environment, and a banquet on Friday, May 5. For more historic preservation. She was elected information or to purchase tickets, visit twice as a Golden City Councilor and now www.goldenlandmarks.com, call 303-279brings her talent and experience to the 1236 or email gold@goldenlandmarks.

Colorado Railroad Museum. com.

RIDING IN REMEMBRANCE

t has become a tradition that each year, officers from the Golden Police Department, participate in the Police Unity Tour (PUT) – an impressive national bike ride to honor fallen officers. The PUT brings together law enforcement from all over the country to embark on a 250 mile bicycle ride that ends at the Fallen Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. The ride began in 1997 with just 18 riders and has grown to include over 2,200, who have raised $2.5 million for the National Law Enforcement Memorial.

In the past, Golden officers rode in memory of law enforcement killed in the line of duty in Colorado… as close to home as Jefferson County. But they’ve been fortunate there was never a time where we needed to ride for one of our own. In 2016, the Golden Police Department lost a longtime officer, Bob Wilson. Although he did not die in the line of duty, he was an active member of the department when illness took his life. That is why this year, Officers Dan Hyde and Shawn Henslee feel honored to ride for Officer Wilson, who is greatly missed.

On May 10, Officers Hyde and Henslee will depart Somerset, NJ and will pedal to RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. where they will meet up with other PUT chapters on May 13 and ride to the National Law Enforcement Memorial.

We are honored to have two great representatives from

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Officers Shawn Henslee (L) and Dan Hyde (R) will ride in the 2017 Police Unity Tour.

GPD help honor the memory of Officer Wilson and the many fallen officers from across the nation.

How to Watch or Work Around the Super Cruise

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ast month in the Informer, we gave you some basics about the Super Cruise event, which officially starts this month. Listed here are a few extra details. The Super Cruise event occurs on the first Saturday of the month beginning formally in May and ending in October. Although it has been a popular event for car enthusiasts for more than 10 years, it also can cause frustration for drivers just trying to get around.

In the fall of 2015, the Golden Police Department partnered with residents, business owners, Super Cruise leadership and City Council to formulate and implement improvements in noise, pollution, traffic congestion, accessibility and event hours. Last year’s Cruise was the first to fall under the new guidelines. This year the same rules will apply, but we also want to give drivers a reminder of the best ways to get around.

If you live in the area to the north and east of South Golden Road, take Rimrock Drive to Utah Street and back to West 16th Avenue to avoid the Johnson Road roundabout. If you live in that area, you can take West 16th Avenue to Golden Hills Road. Turn west onto Quaker Street and it will take you right back to South Golden Road.

Another route is Johnson Road which will take you to West 10th Avenue. Take West 10th Avenue to Ulysses Street, turn east and back to South Golden Road

Crowds gather along South Golden Road to watch the Cruise.

(across the street from King Soopers).

Avoid left hand turns onto South Golden Road. They are what create back-ups and increase frustration as you watch the long line of cars go by without many opportunities to turn left.

Cruisers are encouraged to travel north in the left lane on Ford Street when they leave South Golden Road.

The route will turn west down 19th Street to Washington Avenue, north to 10th Street, east to Ford Street and then south back to South Golden Road.

This will improve viewing for the car enthusiasts who will have a front row seat to see the cars as they pass on

19th Street, Washington Avenue or even heading south on Ford/Jackson Street.

Cruisers will also be encouraged to limit their driving activities to two circuits through the area.

Super Cruise hours are 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. That’s a half hour earlier than in the past. You will also see an increased police presence until 10 p.m. to discourage poor behavior as people are leaving the city.

All of these modifications are designed to help enhance the quality of life for the community while maintaining the Cruise experience for participants.

New Golden United Initiative and Community Lunch A group of Golden area residents and community leaders has launched Golden United: a non-partisan effort engaging people across all walks of life to find common ground and act together to strengthen Golden’s character as a “small town with heart”.

The group plans to tackle topics such as improving respect, maintaining economic diversity, supporting residents and strengthening education programs. If you are interested in learning more about the group, you are invited to join a potluck lunch at noon on Saturday, May 20 at Lions Park East Pavilion. Bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks, meet Golden United organizers, and learn how you can participate. RSVP to Ron Benioff at benioffron@gmail.com.

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GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

May 1 to June 9 Boot Camp Challenge The results of personal training in an affordable group setting. 5:45 to 6:45 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. For details call 720-628-2901 or email kim@completefitnessdenver.com.

May 4 Ladies Only Sample Tour Ladies, bring your mother, daughter or girlfriends and have a fabulous girl’s night out in Golden! The Ladies Only Sample Tour (LOST) is from 4 to 8 p.m. in downtown Golden. See p. 3 for details.

May 6 Golden Concert Choir Performance

Visit Golden for National Travel and Tourism Week from May 7 - 13.

Experience eclectic music from Europe over the centuries. Silent Auction takes place prior to the event. 7 p.m. at Clear Creek Church, 10555 W. 44th Ave. Tickets available at the door or online at www.goldencommunitychoir.org.

May 6 Coffee with a Councilor – South Neighborhoods Chat with your District One City Councilor at 10 a.m. at Bean Fosters, 720 Golden Ridge Rd. For details call Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-279-7529 or scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net.

May 8 Free Day at the Golden Museums Golden’s museums and cultural attractions will offer free admission for the day as part of National Travel & Tourism Week.

Participating museums: • Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum • Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave • Colorado Railroad Museum • CSM Geology Museum • Foothills Art Center • Golden History Museum and Park • Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

May 19 to June 25 Cabaret Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, in this Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For details and tickets call 303-9353044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

May 13 Guided Hike for Travel & Tourism Week Start at 10 a.m. at the Golden Visitors Center, 1010 Washington Ave. Pick up trail maps, reusable water bottles and more. Learn about Golden’s extensive trail system and history! This is the final event in Golden for Travel & Tourism Week.

See p. 11 for more details.

May 13 Greener Golden Event Join the City of Golden in kicking off the growing season. 9 a.m. to noon at the Public Works building and the Golden Community Garden. Parking is available at 1445 10th St. See p. 12 for details. For more info contact Theresa Worsham at 303384-8117 or tworsham@cityofgolden.net.

May 13 Postal Food Drive Put non-perishable food in a sack next to your mailbox to help fellow Golden residents in need. See p. 17 for details.

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Help Stamp Out Hunger in Golden on May 13.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 2017 ENJOY A VISIT TO YOUR OWN TOWN Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week: May 7 - 13 National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual national tradition that unites communities across the country to acknowledge what travel means to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being. Visit Golden and the Golden Visitors Center invite you to join the celebration!

Golden is the kickoff location to begin the Colorado Tourism Office’s yearly Roadshow. Join us from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Golden Visitors Center Outdoor Patio, 1010 Washington Ave. The excitement continues with an Explore Golden Rally to celebrate Colorado tourism in true Golden fashion! Small bites from Golden restaurants, unique Western entertainment and Golden’s favorite cultural attractions will highlight the event.

For more information about Golden’s Travel and Tourism Week events, go to www.visitgolden.com/events-all. Event times and activities are subject to change. Please check the website for the most up-to-date information.

May 14 Mother’s Day May 21 Coffee with a Councilor – North Neighborhoods Chat with your District Two City Councilor at 10 a.m. at Café 13, 1301 Araphoe St. For details call Councilor Casey Brown at 303-9002003 or email cbrown@cityofgolden.net.

May 29 Memorial Day May 30 Golden Bicycle Cruise Last Tuesday of every month from May to September. Gather at 6 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to the Golden Library. Enjoy live music, drinks and food. Ride begins at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Golden Community Commons. Theme for the May ride: Superheroes. Dressing the part is encouraged!

Through June 25 Colorado Watercolor Society A feast for the eyes! Watercolor artistry in a wide variety of mixed media. The CWS annual show is the premiere event for its members and a chance to honor the vibrant watermedia community. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. For details and tickets call 303-279-3922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

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 posted (i.e. Feb. 1 for the March issue). Please note Jan/Feb is a combined edition so all submissions for those months will be needed by Dec. 1. Call 303-384-8121 with questions or for more information.

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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. June 7 2017................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

July 5, 2017................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Although these classes are free, space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

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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. May 3, 2017................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Class is free, but space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

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Social, Economic & Environmental Issues 8th Annual Greener Golden Event May 13

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lease join the City of Golden for our 8th Annual Greener Golden celebration to kick-off the growing season!

WHEN: Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: T he City of Golden Public Works Administrative building and the Golden Community Garden. Parking is available at 1445 10th St.

WHAT: • Pick up your pre-ordered Garden In A Box. • Tour the Golden Community Garden and learn about opportunities to participate.

• Have your questions answered by CSU Extension Master Gardeners and Master Composter experts.

• Learn about the City’s Sustainability programs, including water conservation and free sprinkler inspections.

• Find out how to deal with your green waste and how best to divert these materials from the landfill.

• Pick up free compost to amend your garden soil. Bring your own container to fill – buckets, trash cans, old potting mix bags, etc.

Mayor Marjorie Sloan assisted customers picking up their Garden in a Box kits during the 2016 Greener Golden event.

Stay Green, Save Blue with a Free Sprinkler Inspection!

Already dreading sprinkler season? De-bunk those sprinkler mysteries with an irrigation inspection from Center for ReSource Conservation.

These inspections are provided to you FREE by the City of Golden.

Inspections last about 90 minutes, but could help you save thousands of gallons of water each year. It’s easy to sign up and get long-lasting and money-saving results! Simply call 303-999-3824 or sign up at www.conservationcenter.org/sprinkler to schedule.

GOLDEN BIKE LIBRARY NOW OPEN The Golden Bike Library is open for its second season! To check out a bike, visit the Golden Bike Library at its downtown location in the Golden Visitors Center, 1010 Washington Ave. Bikes are available to check out Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first two hours are free; those looking to rent for longer periods pay just $10 per day and may utilize a convenient keydrop box to return bikes after hours. Riders are required to sign a waiver and those under 18 must have a parent signature. A valid ID and credit card is required for rentals.

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The “New” Foothills Art Center

f you haven’t been to Foothills Art Center in a while, you are in for some great surprises.. The FAC has many new changes for members and visitors, beginning with accessibility. The first thing you’ll notice is the new main entrance, which moved to provide an entryway without steps and with double doors. The other change in accessibility is to the hours of operation. Now, FAC is open seven days a week.

In the past, FAC had to close down up to three months each year to switch out exhibits. Now, the galleries are bisected so the FAC can host two exhibitions at a time. They will be staggered so that downtime is eliminated and there will always be something on view. In addition, all of the lighting was converted to LED’s.

They are environmentally friendly, lower costs, and light the art true to life.

The Gift Gallery has undergone a dramatic transformation. Going forward, the focus will be on up to two artists at a time in what FAC calls its Artist Spotlight. This new retail addition at Foothills will feature up to two artists for an eight week period. The rotation of new work allows FAC to create more anticipation and interest while always

featuring new, uniquely local work.

The changes were made possible in large part because of a grant provided by the Golden Civic Foundation. FAC says the “new-ness” is designed to better serve its members and visitors while also making the best use of resources in the most sustainable way.

SOWING THE SEEDS WITH LOVE After two years of planning and fundraising, Shelton Elementary School now has its own community garden!

As school winds down this year, each grade level will plant seeds and when students come back in the fall, they will get to see the fruits of their labor. Each grade level will get a plot to call their own, with 15 additional plots available to the community for a small annual fee.

In order to get this garden off the ground, the school had to raise more than $25,000. A good part of that money went to an eight-foot elk fence to protect the garden from wildlife, which tend to visit that part of Golden frequently.

The money came from a variety of sources including a grant from the City of Golden, Golden Schools Foundation, Whole Kids Foundation, Whole Foods bag donation, a fall bulb fundraiser, and Mad Greens and Target who gave money to Denver Urban Gardens (DUG). DUG provides resources, training, and support to community gardens all over the metro area, and play a big role in the creation of Shelton’s new garden.

The first community planting day took place in late April. There will be another garden work day on May 6.

Over the summer, community volunteers will take over the

Shelton students helped to level the soil and remove old fencing last fall to make way for new elk-proof fencing and spring planting.

maintenance of the school garden plots. Shelton hopes to be able to use the produce grown in the garden for school lunches in the cafeteria and possibly to support families on free or reduced lunches.

Nearly half of the students from Pleasant View Elementary, which closes this year, will move over to Shelton. The school hopes this garden will be a special way to welcome the new students and “Grow Together” as a school community.

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Golden Community Center activities calendar YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES Space Chase Workshop SpaceTime’s Space Chase Workshop is a hands-on, minds-on outer space adventure where kids get to work individually and in teams to try and track down an alien mad scientist determined to turn off the Sun. Age: 5 - 12 years, Min/Max: 6/16 #455201 Saturdays, 9 - 11 a.m.

(02) May 20 $25 Resident, $30 Non-resident

Rockin’ Rockets Camp With SpaceTime’s Rockin Rockets Camp kids will get to do just about everything there is to do with rockets…short of riding one into space!

Age: 5 - 10 years, Min/Max: 6/16 #455221 Monday - Friday NOTE: The half-day & full-day sessions take place concurrently in the same classroom for the length of the halfday session.

(01) May 22 - 26, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (full day) $240 Resident, $245 Non-resident (02) May 22 - 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (half day) $160 Resident, $165 Non-resident

Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

(03) May 20 $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident

TYKES

#453602 Thursday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

(04) May 4 - 25 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

My First Abrakadoodle Art Class

JumpBunch Parent/Tot

This class introduces new art experiences Enjoy hands-on interaction with your to the youngest of doodlers. The focus is child as they learn and grow with this on exploration!

Age: 1½ - 4 years, Min/Max: 7/12 highly acclaimed program built for #453510 Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. children 18 months to 3 years of age.

Age: 15 months - 3 years (04) May 10 - 31 Min/Max: 4/12 $66 Resident, $71 Non-resident #455710 Thursdays, 4 - 4:30 p.m.

SUMMER CAMPS (04) May 11 - June 8 $45 Resident, $50 Non-Resident The Golden Community Center offers a Jr. Summer Day Camp (Ages 5-9 years) JumpBunch® Preschoolers and Adventure Summer Day Camp (Ages Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 4/15 9-12 years). Spots may still be open – #455720 Mondays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. register online at rec.cityofgolden.net.

(07) May 8 -June 12 (No Class 5/29) $50 Resident, $55 Non-Resident BIRTHDAY PARTIES #455720 Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

(08) May 11 - June 8 $50 Resident, $55 Non -Resident ®

CREATIVE ARTS Mud Makers

Together, parents, tots and preschoolers will explore and experiment with shape, texture, and tools as they create with clay.

Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 5/8 ADULT/YOUTH SPECIALTY #453600 Tuesday, 12:45- 1:30 p.m.

Babysitting Course (03) May 2 - 23 $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident This course is designed for the preteen and helps them to prepare for those first babysitting opportunities. Clay Creations Students will learn to identify their This class will give the younger own responsibilities and will also learn generation an opportunity to experience basic child development and be able to the tactile qualities of clay. Students will provide activities for the developmental learn how to hand build with clay through stages. Bring a sack lunch to class. pinch, coil and slab construction.

Age: 11 - 14 years, Min/Max: 5/20 Age: 6 - 12 years, Min/Max: 5/8

Splash Birthday Party Online Registration Spend your birthday with us! The Splash has many worry-free options for you to choose from. Please visit our website www.splashingolden.com for reservation instructions and booking. Subject to availability and payment required at the time of reservation.

The Splash will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 27. Starting May 1, you may purchase your season passes or punch cards at the Golden Community Center and receive a 10% discount.* You may also purchase passes online at rec.cityofgolden.net.

For more information and to register, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net.

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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, May 5 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. The book list has been announced as follows: May - L ives of a Cell: Notes of a Biology Watcher

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

AARP Driver’s Safety Program #352000-01 Wednesday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Golden Community Center.

Min/Max: 10/25 participants. $15 for AARP members, $20 for Non-AARP Members Payment is given directly to the instructor on the day of the class. Sign up at the Golden Community Center Front Desk or at the Front Porch.

Silver Sneakers at the Splash The Splash Aquatic Park opens for the 2017 season Memorial Day weekend. Don’t forget that your Silver Sneakers Cards are good outside too! For more information, visit the Front Porch.

UPCOMING TRIPS Hammond’s Candies Factory Tour and lunch at Linger #352500-01 Wednesday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $10 - Transportation and tour included.

Bring money for lunch and candy.

Exertion Level 4 The Hammond’s Candies factory tour will give you a bit of Colorado-proud history, some tidbits about nostalgic candy, a little science, and a lot of fun. With the tour, you’ll get an “up close and personal” experience with their delicious candies and the people who make them.

Linger Restaurant - The former site of Denver’s historic Olinger Mortuary is now a new bar and restaurant called Linger. Embracing the building’s past, it has been changed from a “mortuary” to an “eatery.”

The host stand is a former church pew and the decor includes vintage funeral fans, a giant photo from Harold and Maude, and other little touches just on the whimsical side of macabre.

Celestial Seasonings and Leanin’ Tree Tour #352600-01 Wednesday, May 24, 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15 - Transportation and tours included.

Bring money for lunch and souvenirs at Celestial Seasonings.

Exertion Level 3 The Celestial Seasonings factory tour is not your average tour experience. They take you into the manufacturing facility itself – so you get to be in the heart of the action! Free samples at the end of tour!

Leanin’ Tree Tour includes their museum and factory. Watch as flat sheets of blank paper transform into beautiful full-color cards. You’ll feel the roar of printing presses, each the size of a school bus, as they crank out two sheets per second.

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.

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Helluva Contribution to our Community

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he Colorado School of Mines (CSM) students and faculty believe the City of Golden play a huge part in their success, and they wanted to return the favor. In early April, about 340 student and faculty volunteers from CSM participated in their Helluva Service Event. (The name comes straight out of the school’s fight song, “A helluva, helluva, helluva, helluva, helluva engineer.”)

This was a student-conceived, studentdriven day of service devoted to giving back to the community. After soliciting for projects, CSM volunteers worked with organizations ranging from open space and public parks to local businesses and community members. They took on about 50 projects including raking leaves, cleaning up the Clear Creek History Park, picking up litter on the streets and helping the elderly with basic maintenance.

This has become an annual event for CSM to pay it forward and say thank you to Golden. We hope CSM knows we say “thank you” right back!

Protect Your Home from Wildfires

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olden is a city with the convenience of both urban life and quick access to open space. With that comes a unique set of challenges for the Golden Fire Department.

Our firefighters must be able to respond to structural fires, wild land fires, or both at the same time. Property owners who live near wild land areas can help protect their homes from wildfires with a few simple actions.

Make smart landscaping decisions. Trees, shrubs and other vegetation surrounding your home play a big role in how well your home survives a wildfire. Consider landscaping gardens using native plants. Trim trees so the branches are at least six feet off the ground. Remove highly combustible juniper bushes and firewood piles that are close to your house. Clean your gutters of pine needles and leaves. Golden Pride days is an annual service provided

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by the City as a courtesy to residents looking to get rid of yard waste. (See p. 6 for details.)

Prepare an emergency evacuation kit. Have a safety plan that includes escape routes and make sure everyone in your home knows the safety plan. If your home is near an active wildfire, pack your car with your emergency items just in case you get an evacuation notice. If evacuated, leave early. It helps you avoid panic and allows firefighters the best chance to maneuver resources to combat the fire.

Stay aware of the latest news and information on the wildfire. If something happens within the City of Golden, you will get timely information on our website, www.cityofgolden.net, and on social media. Follow the City of Golden and the Golden Fire Department on Facebook and Twitter.

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Volunteer Opportunities for Buffalo Bill Days

f you ever thought about volunteering for the annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration in Golden, there is no better year to do it. This year marks the statewide celebration of the 100th anniversary of the burial of William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) up on Lookout Mountain.

The weekend-long Buffalo Bill Days event includes a parade, pancake breakfast, Cody’s Wild West reenactment, kids rides, crafts, along with food and merchandise for sale. There is also a car show, muttin’ bustin’, a rubber duck race down Clear Creek, a golf tournament and free live music.

Volunteer opportunities include fundraising, web master, program editor, committee chair for volunteers, judging, administration, VIP hosting, publicity, activities, set-up, parade marshal, vendor support and information booth.

For more information or to sign up send an email to Katherine Leith Porter at kleithporter@gmail.com.

BBD LOGO & POSTER COMPETITIONS The Buffalo Bill Days Committee is

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looking for a new logo and a new poster, both professionally designed, to use for the festival. This could be an opportunity for graphic arts and design students or professional artists, to showcase their work to over 40,000 attendees.

The logo competition has very specific guidelines for participation, and the deadline for entries is 5 p.m. on Monday, May 15. The winner will receive $500.

Similarly, the poster competition will need to reflect the 100th anniversary

celebration this year. The winner will receive $250 and the posters will be sold at the event. The deadline for poster submission is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30.

For a complete list of guidelines for the logo and poster submissions, visit www.buffalobilldays.com. Email submissions to kleithporter@gmail.com. A jury made of professionals and Buffalo Bill Days members will select the winners. There is a different jury for each competition.

HELP STAMP OUT HUNGER

he National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is holding its annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 13. Put a sack full of nonperishable food items out by your mailbox on that Saturday morning.

The Golden Postal Carriers will take the donated food back to the post office, where members of the Golden Lions Club will collect it and take it to the Christian Action Guild (a food bank in Golden). The food will then be given to those in need right here in our community.

The Christian Action Guild is a non-denominational, all-volunteer group that is supported by many local businesses, churches, schools and civic groups. It is located at 1401 Ford St. For details, call CAG at 303-279-5674. Don’t forget to put your donated food out on May 13!

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Future Plans for Golden’s History

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iscovery awaits and progress abounds on the Golden History Center (GHC) master plan. Content development and exhibit design are well underway. Working from concepts outlined in 2016, we are designing visitor experiences to inspire a sense of discovery and spark imagination. The idea is to create a public space where everyone feels welcome in galleries that are more family-friendly.

GIFT SHOP CLOSED The gift shop closed in January, and the vacated space is already in use to stage and process artifacts. A smaller, temporary gift shop “kiosk” is set up in the lobby, emphasizing local history books. Ultimately, the old gift shop space will transform into the Touch Gallery.

With the exception of Epic Events, all other exhibits will close and over 200 artifacts will be inventoried, packed and transported to off-site storage. Four large artifacts will likely remain at GHC (Pelton square grand, velvet Regal upright piano, City of Golden diorama, and the Foss General Store sign).

Themes for two of our four new galleries are already in development. Here is a preview.

The Salon: Our multimedia room and dedicated program gallery will support a “Wild West” theme. Golden is one of Colorado’s earliest towns, after all. A dynamic installation will feature our firearm collection which includes a Winchester Model 1873 (referred to as the gun that won the west), barbed wire, horseshoes, and western movie posters. A nearly seven-footwide television will feature the beloved Capturing the Golden Past, along with other media selections from the collection.

Legendary People: Home to profiles on the unique people of Golden, women are the first theme for this gallery dedicated to biographical highlights, personal effects and oral histories. Several dozen women are already identified for the first round, including Lorraine Wagenbach, Georgina Brown, and Holly Coors.

ARTIFACT SELECTION Collection staff use these themes to survey the permanent

Fine art conservator, Cynthia Lawrence, inspects W. A. H. Loveland portrait.

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collection and identify potential artifacts for each new gallery.

Once selected, we will review and update artifact records and determine if additional research is required. At this time, the artifact condition is also evaluated and any conservation needs identified.

Conservation treatments for two notable paintings are already in the works to occur later this fall. Both an impressive portrait of William Loveland, c. 1870s, and a delightful folksy painting of Buffalo Bill by Leila Reece, c. 1940s, will undergo minor repair and cleaning before hanging in The Salon.

Stay tuned for updates both in the Golden Informer and on the blog at www.GoldenHistory.org.

Questions or comments about the galleries please contact Mark Dodge at mdodge@cityofgolden.net

Golden History Museums Astor House Museum (822 12th St.) and Golden History Center (923 10th St.) • Call ahead or check website for hours and special event details.

Clear Creek History Park (11th and Arapahoe) • Open daily sunrise to sunset. • 303-278-3557 • www.GoldenHistory.org

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A Project to Remember

olden High School art teacher Tim Miller has once again turned art into life experience.

Each year, Miller assigns students in his advanced drawing class a project that gets them out into the community. In the past, they’ve taken on everything from the homeless in downtown Denver, to patients at The Children’s Hospital.

This year, Miller kept them a little closer to home.

Each student met with a senior living in the Golden Pond Retirement Community. Each student sat down with their “partner” to learn about their life, accomplishments, Golden Pond resident Ruth Coolbaugh sees her portrait for the first time, drawn by GHS sophomore Olivia Bohl. The portraits were then displayed at the Jefferson County Administration Building in April. regrets, future plans, and what they treasure in life. Then they took a their subjects, the students then had to connection with their art. As you can see, photo of their seniors and were tasked write a reflection paper detailing their the project made a lasting impression on with turning that photo into a drawing. experiences. Miller says it’s important both the students and the seniors. Way After they showed their works of art to for students to develop an emotional to go, Mr. Miller!

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PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID GOLDEN, CO PERMIT #26

POSTAL PATRON

Opens May 27!

Memorial Day Weekend

10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. • 303-277-8700 With two body tube water slides, a leisure pool complete with play structure, small water slides, spray fountains, and a 500 gallon dump-bucket, Splash is the largest water park in Jefferson County and 4th largest in Colorado!

Enjoy a beach-like sand area or a gentle spray fountain play area for young children ages 1-100. Also included is a lap pool with diving board. Stay the day with our lounge chairs, picnic tables and shaded structures that surround the pool area.

Entrance Fees

• Infants under 2 are FREE • T ots 2-5 years: $4 Golden resident, $4.50 Jeffco resident, $5 Non-resident • Y outh 6-18 years: $6 Golden resident, $7 Jeffco resident, $8 Non-resident • A dults 19-59 years: $7.50 Golden resident, $8.50 Jeffco resident, $9.50 Non-resident • * Senior 60+: $5.50 Golden resident, $6.50 Jeffco resident, $7.50 Non-resident *Seniors are free when accompanied by a paying guest

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