EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY

Retrievers, their owners are top dog at Goldens in Golden

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If all dogs go to heaven, the golden retrievers’ section probably looks like Golden, Colorado.

At least Golden on Feb. 4, when everyone and their dogs — literally — descended on downtown Golden to celebrate National Golden Retriever Day. While the national day falls on Feb. 3, the city celebrates its Goldens in Golden event on the closest Saturday.

e annual event draws thousands of local and out-of-state golden retrievers and their families. Golden businesses were going to the dogs, as they o ered special treats for the pups, including photo booths, pup cups and discounts for their owners.

e day of fun and frolicking under the sunny Colorado sky likely left everyone’s dogs barking.

The City of Wheat Ridge is recruiting residents wanting to be involved and participate in their government, by volunteering on the City’s Boards and Commissions. Applicants should live in the district for which they are applying. Applications from interested residents must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. February 12, 2023 to the City Clerk’s office at 7500 W. 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 or emailed to wrbnc@ci.wheatridge.co.us.

Applications for any position will be kept on file for one year. Term endings and or Openings are currently available on the following:

Board of Adjustment – District II, District III, District IV, and At Large. Meets on the 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Building Code Advisory Board – District I and One AtLarge. Meets as needed on the 2nd Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Cultural Commission – District I, District II, District III, and District IV. Meets on the 2nd Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Liquor Licensing Authority Board –District IV (term to expire 3/2/24). Meets as needed on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Parks & Recreation Commission – District II, District III, and District IV Meets on 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Planning Commission –District II, and District IV. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Renewal Wheat Ridge (Urban Renewal Authority) –Alternates from any District (At Large) Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6 p.m. as needed.

Go to https://bit.ly/WRboardscommissions for detailed descriptions of the Boards and Commissions and to submit an online application. Printed applications can be mailed to City Hall Attn: S. Pomponio at 7500 W. 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge CO., 80033

For more information please visit https://www. ci.wheatridge.co.us/1127/Boards-Commissions. Please contact Administrative Assistant to Mayor and Council, Stephanie Pomponio at 303-235-2977 or Deputy City Clerk Robin Eaton at 303-235-2816.