Golden Informer - September 2021

GoldenInformer SEPTEMBER 2021

Golden Emerges as First City in Colorado with

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2021 Golden City Council

Laura Weinberg Mayor

JJ Trout District One

Rob Reed Ward One

Paul Haseman Ward Two

Casey Brown Mayor Pro Tem District Two

Jim Dale Ward Three

Bill Fisher Ward Four

303-384-8179 E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net

720-880-5084 E-mail: jtrout @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

303-588-3389 E-mail: bfisher @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.

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Cover: Mines Rover (Photo by Seth McConnell) Courtesy of Colorado School of Mines.

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13 Envisioning the Future of Golden 14 Golden Community Calendar 15 Golden Sidewalk Sale 16 A utumn Fest at the

Are You Registered?

3 T ake the Creek Survey!

5 S eptember 11th Anniversary

Golden History Museum

6 G uiding Golden: Your Voice

City of Golden 911 10th St.

7 N ational Preparedness Month

Golden, CO 80401 or e-mail communications@cityofgolden.net

8 C ommunity Pride Days in Golden 10-11 Pay-As-You-Throw Program is Changing

Golden History Museum 923 10th St., Golden

12 Golden Community Preschool City of Golden Department Managers

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Carly Lorentz Deputy City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Rick Muriby Monica Mendoza Interim Comm.

City Clerk & Econ. Dev.

Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

Jerry Stricker Interim Fire Chief

Jeff Hansen Finance

Kristen Meier Human Resources

Emily Gedeon Communications

Jiles McCoy Innovation and Technology

303-384-8012 303-384-8098 303-384-8063 303-384-8150 303-384-8014 303-384-8120 303-384-8033 303-384-8093 303-384-8020 303-384-8017 303-384-8132 303-384-8010 clorentz@ rmuriby@ jmccoy@ egedeon@ dhartman@ mmendoza@ rtarullo@ bkilpatrick@ jstricker@ jhansen@ kmeier@ jslowinski@ cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items Mail Ballot Election Scheduled for Nov. 2 November 2 is the City of Golden General Municipal Election. This will be a mail ballot election, and Jefferson County will mail out the ballots between October 11 - 15.

The deadline to register to vote through the mail, a voter registration agency, local driver’s license examination facility or online is Monday, Oct. 25. You can register at the Jefferson County Election Department or the Golden City Clerk’s office.

You may register anytime by appearing in person at the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s office at any time during which registration is permitted at the office, including on Election Day. Jefferson County’s website: http://jeffco.us/elections has registration forms and more information. You may also register online through Monday, Oct. 25 at the State of Colorado Online registration site at www.govotecolorado.com.

Contact the Golden City Clerk’s Office at clerks@cityofgolden.net or 303-384-8014 or 303-384-8015 for Golden Election information, or information can also be found on the City of Golden website: www.cityofgolden.net/elections.

Clear Creek Survey Are you enjoying the Clear Creek Corridor in Golden this summer?

Whether you’re tubing, biking, picnicking, or shopping, the City of Golden wants to know about your experience! We’re looking for feedback from visitors and residents alike.

Take our two minute survey, and you’ll get the chance to win a gift certificate to Golden’s own Goozell Yogurt and Coffee. Visit www. guidinggolden.com or scan the QR code to take the survey.

CREEK SURVEY Enjoying the Creek?

Let the City of Golden know about your experience...

www.GuidingGolden.com Share Your Thoughts and be entered to WIN a gift card from

GOOZELL YOGURT & COFFEE Scan this QR code to take the survey.

Golden Glass Orb Hunt in October The Golden Glass Orb Hunt is happening again this October! A hand blown glass orb will be hidden somewhere in Golden city limits each day for 31 days, with two orbs hidden on Saturdays and Sundays.

Clues for this free hunt will be given daily on Instagram @FoothillsArtCenter #goldenglassorbhunt. Learn more at foothillsartcenter.org/orb-hunt.

Golden City Council's Monthly Calendar

Meetings are held on TUESDAY Nights at 6:30 p.m.

Council Chambers City Hall, 911 10th St. For more information, visit www.cityofgolden. net/agendas. __________________________

September 14

Regular Business Meeting

September 21 Study Session

September 28

Regular Business Meeting

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

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

If you want to send your comments to the City Council directly, you can email them councilcomments@ cityofgolden.net.

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COUNCILOR’S MESSAGE

By Councilor

JJ Trout

It’s Okay to Disagree

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ost of you know that City Council meetings happen on Tuesdays. In addition to those televised evenings, our unseen work gets done through thousands of emails and hundreds of calls, texts, social media messages, and coffee meetings. We run into neighbors on the trails and in stores.

We interact with even more folks at Golden events and through our City Council board and subcommittee liaisons, including state legislative and committee hearings.

Connection to all of these people - each with their own set of experiences, values, and communication styles - is the most demanding yet fulfilling experience of my life. Never have I had such unfettered access to the continuum of personal beliefs.

An eerily beautiful and smoke-filled Colorado landscape in July. Let’s keep working towards a healthier Golden.

And while I appreciate supportive comments, the interactions I cherish the most are with those in opposition. I think it is because: • My conservative, ex-military parents raised me and my seven siblings who line up all along the political spectrum.

As unaffiliated, I fall in the middle.

• Training in science means I take to heart the core values of research: openness, fairness, honesty, objectiveness, accountability, and stewardship.

• Through my Jesuit education and as a member of Alpha Sigma Nu, I embrace Ignatian values that emphasize a deep respect for diversity and difference.

One positive example of seeking dissent started when Golden Transcript published my letter to the editor in May. My goal was to persuade our state legislatures to adopt a sustainable transportation funding system. In it, I wrote, “Our future depends on people and goods being able to move safely, efficiently, and without contributing to our already heavily polluted air and already severe climate change challenges.”

After reading it, a resident reached out, providing charts and graphs to make his point that he respectfully disagreed. I asked to meet and over coffee we decided not to debate the data. Rather I learned about him, his current career in the oil and gas industry, and his previous role with EPA. We discussed my goals for a healthier Golden free of pollution where fire smoke no longer kept us inside. He told me our pollution has been getting better over the years and predicted the 2021 fire season would be less severe. In the end, we agreed even if there was improvement, it was OK for me to keep pursuing policy changes that made Golden residents even healthier.

That is my message for you today - it is OK to disagree. What’s more important is that we provide each other with a space for understanding. If you have thoughts differently than mine, call. Let’s talk it through - 720-880-5084.

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September 11th 20th Anniversary Remembrance in Golden

t has been twenty years since that infamous, fateful day in September when the world collectively paused in absolute disbelief. In many ways, it seems a lifetime ago as so much has transpired in our world since then. In other ways, it seems like yesterday, the events of the day permanently etched into our memories.

So much of who we are is shaped by our experiences. On Sept. 11, 2001, I was a newly married resident of Arlington, Virginia, living about one mile southwest of the Pentagon. In addition to being home to the Defense Department, it was also home to my neighborhood’s nearest Metro transit stop, which I often frequented on the short commute to my office in Alexandria City Hall.

The unpredictable and chaotic events that Tuesday had my wife and I out of touch for most of the day, anxiously awaiting our reunion later that evening.

The eventual return to our apartment was accompanied by pungent, smokefilled air and the constant blaring of emergency sirens. Eventually, unable to sleep and no appetite to eat, we concluded our day with thousands of others on the front steps of the U.S. Capitol for a very somber candlelight vigil.

Despite the profound fear, pain, and anguish that overshadowed most of the day, I was also awestruck by the courage and resilience of first responders and local government officials, whose mission-critical focus and determination to meet the moment defeated the unprecedented nature of the day’s events.

The critical importance of the work of local government was made apparent. And, although I didn’t know

WHAT: September 11th 20th Anniversary Remembrance in Golden WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 11 TIME: 9:30 – 9:45 a.m.

WHERE: Corner of 10th Street & Washington Avenue (gather in Parfet Park) back then exactly where it would lead, the positive actions of so many local government employees inspired my own career in local government.

We were all impacted in some fashion by the tragic events twenty years ago.

For me, the sights, sounds and smells, are all still very vivid in my mind. Even today, the simple act of looking at the date on the calendar can still bring a tear to my eye. And, although there will always be sadness associated with 9/11, there was also tremendous inspiration.

We all witnessed inspiring acts of courage, sacrifice, determination, and service from those that are willing to give all in the service of others.

I have an enduring admiration and profound respect for the firefighters, police officers, and other first responders that serve our communities.

This year, on the 20th Anniversary of the unfortunate events of 9/11, I invite you to join the brave members of the Golden Fire Department and the Golden Police Department to pause and remember those lost on 9/11/2001, especially those public servants that gave the ultimate sacrifice that day in the service of others.

Jason T. Slowinski, City Manager

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Your active participation is helping to shape the future of Golden at GuidingGolden.com.

THE CITY IS BEGINNING THE RACIAL EQUITY PLAN The City received 12 proposals from firms interested in working with Golden on creating a racial equity plan. After narrowing the field and interviewing the six finalists, the JEDI (Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion) Subcommittee presented their final recommendation to Council during their June 8 meeting that the City hire MIG to consult on Golden's racial equity plan. The JEDI Subcommittee preferred MIG for its community-focused approach and wide scope. Their work is broken into Phase 1: Listening and Learning: Key Issues, Opportunities, and Priorities, which is taking place now and should last through November. Phase 2: Taking Action: Developing the Racial Equity Plan will take place early 2022. Look for opportunities to participate.

CITY OF GOLDEN ZONING CODE UPDATE The second draft of the updated zoning code is now available for review! This draft incorporates several additions, corrections, and adjustments based on feedback from City Council and Planning Commission. The zoning code rewrite is intended to address the scale of development and better ensure that structures are appropriate for the neighborhood context. In September, there will be neighborhood open house meetings to assist in finalizing the zoning code map.

INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL DATA The City of Golden is committed to transparency and providing accessible financial information. The City has partnered with OpenGov to offer an interactive online platform to provide easy access to the City’s financial data. These Interactive Financial Reports provide sortable data and easy to understand graphs and charts, with data updated monthly.

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AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC TRANSIT VEHICLES PILOT The City of Golden has been selected for the opportunity for a one year pilot project to operate driverless transit vehicles within pre-defined routes on Golden city streets. This pilot project will be a partnership between the City of Golden, the Colorado School of Mines, the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance, and EasyMile. The pilot project will run from August 2021 until July 2022, and is a part of the greater AvCo project to deploy the nation’s first highly automated, connected, electric and shared public transit service in three different locations in Colorado.

Visit avco.city to learn more about the project as a whole.

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disaster can happen any time, any place. Being prepared ahead of time could save your property or your life.

PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES:

Week 1 September 1-4: Make A Plan with your friends and family on how to communicate before, during, and after a throughout the years, Golden has endured devastating disaster. Be sure to establish a family meeting place that is floods, extreme weather conditions, pandemics, and property familiar to everyone and easy to find. damaging wildfires. September is recognized as National Week 2 September 5-11: Build A Kit by collecting enough Preparedness Month (NPM), sponsored by the Federal supplies for everyone living in your home to provide for your Emergency Management Agency, to educate the public on family, potentially a few days after the disaster. Don't forget how to prepare for emergencies. The Golden Fire Department to add prescription medications, pet food, and extra water encourages everyone to prepare for disasters or emergencies for your pets. Add copies of all of the important documents in their homes, businesses, and communities. On behalf of the that you may need on a flash drive and include that drive in personnel and staff of the Golden Fire Department, Fire Chief your kit. Occasionally check your kits and update as needed or Jerry Stricker reinforces the message of preparation, planning, recommended. awareness, and engagement as National Preparedness Month Week 3 September 12-18: Prepare for Disasters by knowing The City of Golden is not exempt from disasters. In fact,

begins. Throughout September, GFD will post on our website

the risks of disasters and hazards in your area. You can check and social media a different family activity to prepare for any your insurance for proper coverage. Know the types of storms type of disaster that may affect our community. You can also or hazards that may affect your home and make additions or find detailed information about the preparedness activities at changes to make your home safer before receiving warnings or alerts. www.ready.gov.

For individuals in our community with disabilities, it is vital Week 4 September 19-24: Teach Youth About Preparedness to plan for your regular needs and know what you would do by talking to your children about preparing for emergencies if they became limited or unavailable. In addition to all of the and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by tips in this article, plan for accessible transportation that providing information about how they can get involved. may be needed for evacuation. Explain to the first responders

If you have any questions regarding emergency your need for service animals, caregiver contact information, preparedness, feel free to reach out to the Golden Fire personal assistant, and your assistive technology devices and Department at 303-384-8094. Together, we will be more supplies. The Ready website has comprehensive information prepared to endure any type of disaster or emergency for individuals with disabilities and preparing for a disaster or that may happen in and around the city of Golden. emergency at www.ready.gov/disability.

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Taking Care of Your Lawn this Fall

ith the cooler temperatures and shorter days of fall right around the corner, now is a good time to make a plan and prepare your grass for the winter. Fertilizing in the early fall promotes healthy root systems and more resilient landscapes. Fall is an important time to put a little energy and care into your lawn's health - and next summer, you should see the benefits.

The two most important things to do to your lawn in the Fall while it's still green are to aerate and to provide it with some nutrients.

AERATION: Aeration improves your yard's ability to absorb water and nutrients. Before starting, make sure to mark your sprinkler heads so you avoid running over them and causing damage. Often, you can rent core aerators at home improvement stores to get the job done.

ADDING NUTRIENTS TO YOUR LAWN: Adding nutrients to your lawn is another simple task. While it’s advised to test your soil first, plant experts from CSU Extension Services generally recommend a fall application of fertilizer high in Nitrogen (e.g., 25-5-5) for cool-season grasses. Apply this type of fertilizer a few weeks before temperatures are supposed to reach freezing. The main caution is to not add too much, which can result in damaging your grass and polluting local watersheds. Follow

directions on the package, and your yard should benefit.

Nitrogen application can often be reduced by 1/4 to 1/3 when grass clippings are returned to the lawn during mowing.

Nitrogen and other nutrients contained in the clippings are recycled into the lawn as they decompose. Grass clippings do not contribute to thatch accumulation in lawns.

If you're wondering whether it might be simpler to just leave the fallen leaves on your yard, be warned that too thick of a layer of leaves can suffocate your grass.

That said, a thin layer of leaves, particularly if they've been chopped up by a mower, can add nutrients back into your landscape and can be used to mulch around flower beds, shrubs, and trees.

Happy Gardening!

From Resource Central, Colorado Sprinkler Guide and CSU Extension Fact Sheets

Why Do I Need a Building Permit?

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any homeowners and/or building owners may have this question and wonder why we enforce this process.

The City of Golden and the Building Safety and Inspection Services Division wants you to apply for a permit to ensure that you meet certain criteria and safety concerns in relation to: • Zoning requirements • Environmental (waste, water systems, and run off) • Building codes • Electrical codes • Plumbing codes • Mechanical codes • Having a record of your renovation/addition/building project to show the bank, insurance company and future homeowners that there was a permit pulled and the work was deemed safe for the dwelling and done according to current codes.

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As a homeowner, if you currently dwell in your residence, you can perform all the work yourself. If you do not perform the work, you may hire a contractor. That contractor will need to be registered with the City of Golden. The general process begins with the application, a plan review if needed, payment of fees, issuing of the permit, the inspection process, and the close of the permit if all code requirements have been inspected and met. The permit stays on record and attached to the property. All in all, it is important to remember this process is to benefit and safe guard the building owner and neighbors.

If you need additional information concerning your building project, please visit our website at www. cityofgolden.net/building. The website contains information on projects that require a permit, permit fees, policies, building guides, and contractor registrations. You may also call the Building Division at 303-384-8151.

COMMUNITY PRIDE DAYS Saturday, Sept. 18 & Sunday, Sept. 19 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • 1300 Catamount Drive

Golden Pride Days is Back!

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ommunity Pride Days in Golden are a time when residents can preserve all the parts of our city that make us proud to live here. In an effort to clean up our community, we're offering a chance to bring your non-hazardous and unwanted junk for free disposal by the City!

Participants will be required to show proof of residency at the gate in the form of a State-issued ID. City water bills will NOT be

accepted as proof of residency. Unsure if your residence is within city limits? Check out http://jeffco.us/awiz/ to find out for sure.

Community Pride Days WILL ACCEPT:

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Non-hazardous Items

General garbage and associated trash materials.

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Tree Branches

Clean materials only can be brought to the Tree & Limb drop off near Golden Gate Canyon Road and Highway 93.

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Mattresses & Box Springs for Recycling

No items with bed bugs.

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Metal Recycling

Items predominantly made of metal.

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Treated Lumber Materials

Painted lumber, treated lumber, leaves.

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Electronics Recycling

All TVs, microwave ovens, computer monitors, laptops, scanners, printers, tablets, office electronics, phones, audio/video equipment. Items with a circuit board.

Items NOT Accepted:

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Propane Tanks

Accepted at any propane refilling station or Rooney Road Household Hazardous Waste facility.

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Tires

Bring used tires to most Golden tire companies like Big O or Peerless for a small recycling fee.

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Appliances

Please call 303-953-5800 to schedule a pickup for recycling.

Or visit www.cityofgolden.net/live/residents-guide/trash-recycling/recyclingdisposal-centers/.

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Batteries

Accepted at Rooney Road Recycling Center or SustainAbility H2R Center, or Home Depot.

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Fluorescent Lights

Rooney Road Household Hazardous Waste or Home Depot (Bulbs only).

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Paint

Any Colorado PaintCare facility accepts paint for free, including Sherwin Williams or the Rooney Road Household Hazardous Waste facility.

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All other hazardous waste (household cleaners, fertilizers, pesticides)

Rooney Road Household Hazardous Waste facility.

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Pharmaceuticals

City Hall entry foyer, 911 10th Street.

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Pay-As-You-Throw Program is Changing

epublic Services, the city's new waste hauler, will begin servicing customers of the City of Golden Waste and Recycling Program starting Aug. 30. Look for a separate postcard from Republic Services announcing your new service day and continue to use your current City of Golden carts when the new service begins.

Upcoming Timeline for New Service: • A ugust 30 - September 4: Organics cart deliveries will take place for all customers of the city program during this week.

If you did not make a cart selection then the standard 32-gallon cart will be delivered to you.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW SOLID WASTE PROGRAM: • A ddition of Organics collection for every household that is participating in the city program. Organics will be collected every other week, alternating weeks with recycle collection.

• August 30: Republic Services will take over the City’s trash service this week. Be sure to put your cart out on your new service day starting this day. The new monthly rates will also go into effect.

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(1) Free Large Item Trash pick up per household per year. Call 303-277-TRASH to schedule a curbside pickup anytime.

• September 6:

• Improvements

to Alley Collection. More convenient alley service with smaller trucks to navigate tight spaces in all weather conditions. With the new service, you can now keep your carts on your property’s side of the alley.

All customers will experience a one-day delay in trash and recycling services due to the Labor Day holiday. Please put your carts out one day after your usual service day.

• D ay of Service Changes. Look for a postcard from Republic Services with your customized service day or visit www.cityofgolden.net/collection-maps.

There will be no change to the 2021 calendar.

Customers can expect the same holiday delays.

The 2021 calendar can be found at www.cityofgolden. net/trash.

• N ew Pricing. Rates are changing on September 1. Organics collection is included in the new pricing and is not extra.

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If your scheduled service day falls on a HOLIDAY or any day a er, service is one day delayed.

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Recycle Week

New Rates start September 1 32-gallon

$11.50

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$20.75

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$30.25

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$54.25

3 cubic yard dumpster

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Monthly fees are based on waste cart size. Recycling and Organics services are automatically included.

Call 303-277-TRASH to request free service changes.

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Compost Week

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANICS PROGRAM? Yard waste can go directly into the container and kitchen waste can also go directly in the cart or can be placed in certified compostable bags or paper bags for a cleaner cart. You may place compostable bags made from plant-based materials in your organics cart. Most of these bags are a shade of green to distinguish them from other plastic bags. Trusted brands include BioBag, Bag-To-Nature, Glad Compostable, BioSak, EcoSafe, EcoGuard and Nature Friendly. All of the following materials are acceptable in the organics cart; choose what is best for your household:

The No-Brainer – Collect all yard and garden waste in your organics cart, including grass, weeds, leaves, branches, and garden trimmings.

T he Sustainability Supporter – Collect all yard waste + your kitchen waste: Add to your organics cart by also collecting kitchen scraps including fruit and vegetable trimmings, coffee grounds and paper filters, eggshells, moldy bread, used napkins, dairy products, greasy pizza boxes, meat, bones, and restaurant leftovers.

T he Super Sustainable Household – All yard waste + kitchen waste + household waste: Fill up your cart by also collecting certified compostable paper plates, cups, and takeout boxes or certified compostable “plastics”.

Also collect the following, as long as they are free of harsh cleaning/household chemicals: tissues, cotton balls, paper Q-tips, wooden toothbrushes, wooden chopsticks, paper towels, cut flowers, houseplants, dryer lint (100% wool, silk, or cotton only).

N o Thanks. If your household does not wish to participate at this time, please call 303-277-TRASH to request your organics cart to be removed.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX! • No room? Share an organics cart with a neighbor.

• Overflowing with organics or recycling?

Request a second cart at no additional cost.

• Already composting in your back yard? Thank YOU for your dedication to a sustainable future and consider the organics collection service for your difficult-to-compost items such as meat, bones, and branches.

WHAT MATERIALS SHOULD NOT GO IN THE ORGANICS CART? No Pet Waste • No Oils • No Dirt No Plastics • No Styrofoam No Rocks • No Construction Debris

QUESTIONS? Call the Golden Waste & Recycling Hotline: 303-277-TRASH (8727) Email: customerservicedenver@republicservices.com Visit www.republicservices.com/municipality/golden-co or www.cityofgolden.net/trash.

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Golden Community Center activities calendar For more information and to register, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net.

Golden Community Preschool - Learn Through Play The Golden Community Preschool offers a creative place where children learn through play. The goal of this Early Childhood Education program located at the Golden Community Center is to help children reach their greatest potential. Most importantly, we strive for the development of their social emotional skills. Our highly qualified staff works collaboratively to provide a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable learning place for our community and families.

The Golden Community Center Preschool is licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services. The Golden Community Preschool is rated as a 4-star program under the Colorado Shines Early Childhood Education rating system.

Colorado Shines maintains a quality rating and improvement system for all of Colorado’s licensed early care and learning programs. A four star Colorado Shines rating demonstrates the Golden Community Preschool’s commitment to quality and safe learning environments.

The Golden Community Preschool offers full-day and half-day programs. If you are interested in learning more about our preschool community, please contact 303-384-8196. Registration can be found online at rec.cityofgolden.net.

Registration: $50 (non-refundable) and Material $75 (one time) Activity #552120 Preschool – Activity #552122 Class Days

Fee Resident/Non-resident

Tuesdays / Thursdays - Half

$195 / $205

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - Half

$280 / $290

Monday - Friday (Half day)

$470 / $490

Tuesdays / Thursdays - Full

$335 / $345

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - Full

$490 / $500

Monday - Friday (Full day)

$820 / $840

Non-School Days: Most Jeffco Public Schools holidays and breaks will be observed, including spring break and snow days.

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Learning About the History and Envisioning the Future of Golden

istory is a spacious realm encompassing the full sweep of human experiences; at the core it’s all about change. The seasons, relationships, people, places and things. Embracing it, resisting it, and understanding it. Change is a constant in our personal lives and in the communities we call home.

This is a simple idea and may sound obvious. We all know it, yet many of us resist. We find something we like and then we don’t want it to change. And for good reason – we’re a community with a rich history, beautiful trails, and friendly people. At the Golden History Museum, we Washington Avenue has changed drastically over the past 150-plus years. The avenue and arch, regularly hear folks comment about how about 1975. Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection. quickly our community is changing, and all of the opportunities and challenges those changes bring to our city.

In the Museum Gift shop, we sell a book titled, “The Changing Face of Golden,” published in 2004. What’s remarkable about this book — published nearly 20 GOLDEN HISTORY MUSEUM & PARK HAS JOINED years ago — is that the city was changing THE DIGITAL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF AMERICA then too. It’s an important reminder that change is constant, which is why we take Nearly 10,000 records from the GHM&P's collection went live last week our role of preserving the history of making digging into Golden's past easier than ever! We join some of Golden so seriously. the finest cultural institutions across the country, making our online Stop by and check out how Golden collection records more accessible to users all around the world. has changed through the years, pick up a copy of “The Changing Face of Check it out! https://bit.ly/2Wdqzsm.

Golden” and let us how you’ve seen our Learn more about DPLA here: https://dp.la/. community change over the years, and your vision for the city’s future.

Mark Dodge, Curator Golden History Museum & Park • 923 10th St. • 303-278-3557 Check GoldenHistory.org for hours of operation, calendar of programs, and special event details.

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GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . September 2021 Through Oct. 2 Golden Farmers Market

Sept. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 Day Out with Thomas

Presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh produce and locally crafted food and other items. In the parking lot next to the library. Information: www.goldenchamber.org.

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine is pulling into town for a giant party! Join the folks at the Colorado Railroad Museum for Trains, Games, and Miles of Smiles. A popular family event that sells out quickly! For tickets and more information: www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org.

Sept. 4 Coffee With A Councilor Grab a cup of coffee and join your councilors at The Front Porch at the Golden Community Center, on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. District 2 Councilor Casey Brown and District 1 Councilor J.J. Trout meet with citizens to hear concerns, or just have a conversation.

Not ready to meet in-person yet? Not a problem!

They provide an option for those who would like to join virtually instead. More info about joining virtually: www.cityofgolden.net/CWAC.

Sept. 6 Labor Day City of Golden administrative offices and the Golden Community Center will be closed for this holiday.

Sept. 11 Be A Tool Day of Service Neighbors helping neighbors to keep their houses warm, dry, and safe. Volunteer to help the Golden-based Neighborhood Rehab Project as they replace siding, rebuild stairs, seal windows, and so much more. For more info or to volunteer: www.BeATool.org.

Sept. 11 Golden Sidewalk Sale Don’t miss this annual event, when restaurants and shops in downtown Golden open their doors and offer sidewalk sales and outdoor dining deals. Support local businesses at a time when they need it most and find some great deals while helping out your Golden community at the same time. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Golden.

More info: www.visitgolden.com/golden-sidewalk-sale.

Sept. 12 Sundays at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum “Tobacco Silks Reimagined” Join Greta Mikkelsen, as she shares her story about tobacco silks and the inspiration for creating the pieces on display through October 16. This is an in-person (COVID protocols permitting) and a ZOOM event, registration will be required. Members: Free, NonMembers: $10. 2 p.m. A reservation is required. For more info: www.rmqm.org.

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Sept. 18 & 19 Community Pride Days The annual weekend-long event when you can bring your non-hazardous and unwanted junk for free disposal by the City. Must be a Golden resident. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. See page 9 for more details.

Sept. 19 The 15th Annual Golden Gallop This year the Golden Gallop will offer a HYBRID event, with an in-person race on September 19, or an option to complete a race during a ‘virtual’ race window from Sept.

11 to 19. Choose from multiple race options, including a Kid’s Fun Run, a 5K and a 10K. Whether in-person or virtual, kids, families, and friends from all over are encouraged to participate. The event raises funds for the Golden Schools Foundation which provides educational funding for seven Golden articulation schools. To register or for more info: www.goldengallop.com.

Through Sept. 19 “Before You Go” at Miners Alley Playhouse Playwright John Ashton found inspiration in his own family for this story that brings three adult siblings to the home of their dying mother as they explore well-trod terrain through a fresh lens of unapologetic tenderness.

An unexpected comedy. For tickets and more info: www.minersalley.com.

Sept. 28 Golden Bicycle Cruise The last one of the season! Join Golden Community Commons group for a night of music, food, beer, and family fun in the form of a costume-themed bicycle ride. Note the earlier time this month: Beer and burger sales start at 5:30 p.m. and the ride begins at 6 p.m. at Celebration Plaza, next to the Calvary Episcopal Church at 14th and Arapahoe Streets. This month’s theme is Zombies and music is by Weatherbee and the Gnarbillys. For more information, visit Facebook: @TheGoldenCruise.

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on’t miss the Golden Sidewalk Sale on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in beautiful downtown Golden, and support local businesses at a time when they need it most. With a wide variety of Join us for an exciting one-day sidewalk sale! Golden’s shopping scene has transformed into a hip shops collection and restaurants offering sidewalk sales and outdoor you’llboutiques find greatand deals and help of outdoor gear, one-of-a-kind fashions, jewelry,dining, art, clothing more.

Come strengthen the Golden community. and enjoy great deals, fashion and refreshments in all of Golden’s shopping areas. Fall is the perfect season to browse bargains with friends and family while strolling casually through beautiful Golden.

And did we mention the fun? Because this year, you’ll also enjoy entertainment including a mobile bubble For tower, and interactiveshops handouts for kids, making the Golden Sidewalk Sale moreface info painting and a list of participating visit www.visitgolden.com/golden-sidewalk-sale. perfect for a little free family amusement. Stop by the back patio of Golden Visitor & Information Center (1010 Washington Ave.) for face painting and to pick up the children’s activity.

Roam Washington Avenue and stroll up and down the side streets looking for shops sporting balloons signaling a sale. You can also pick-up a full list of participating businesses at the Golden Visitors Center.

Make a day of it and refresh with a stop at one of our tasty bars or restaurants since they’re participating too. Enjoy lunch at your favorite Golden restaurant or a post-shopping drink on a patio – perfect!

It’s no secret that small businesses have had to fight back from a difficult year. Shopping locally strengthens our community, supports jobs, is better for the environment and positively impacts our merchants’ livelihoods.

Celebrate our locally owned Golden stores – they sell everything from technical outdoor gear to fine art. Get a jump on your holiday shopping, pick up some bargains and support our Golden businesses!

Your day in the sun can have such a positive impact.

For more info and a list of participating shops: visitgolden.com/golden-sidewalk-sale

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