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June 2015Vol. 20, Issue 5

The GoldenInformerThe GoldenInformer T h e O f f i c i a l City of Golden N e w s l e t t e r

Fireworks: The Do’s, Dont’s, and Where to Watch! page 13

Check Out Your Water Quality Report (Insert Included)

Parking Laws You and Your Wallet

Should Know page 6

Golden Festival: Music to your Ears

page 19

June 2015 The Golden Informer

IN THIS ISSUE

Marjorie SloanMAYOR

303-279-0088E-mail: msloan

@cityofgolden.net

Saoirse Charis-GravesDISTRICT ONE

303-709-7529E-mail: scharisgraves

@cityofgolden.net

Marcia ClaxtonWARD ONE

303-621-5133E-mail: mclaxton

@cityofgolden.net

Joe BehmMAYOR PRO-TEM

WARD TWO303-918-1103

E-mail: jbehm @cityofgolden.net

Marcie MillerDISTRICT TWO

720-326-8636E-mail: mmiller

@cityofgolden.net

Pamela GouldWARD THREE

303-279-1164E-mail: pgould

@cityofgolden.net

Laura WeinbergWARD FOUR

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

2015 Golden City Council

To contact the entire City Council, e-mail [email protected]

The Golden Informer is produced and published monthly by the Golden City Manager’s Office and mailed as a source of news and information to all residences and businesses inside the City limits. Comments on The Informer are welcome.

Please write to: City of Golden, 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401, Attn: Karlyn Tilley; call 303-384-8132; or e-mail [email protected].

Graphic Designer Sarah Yongprakit

The Golden Informer is the proud winner of the City/County Communications and Marketing Association’s prestigious 2005 and 2007 first place Savvy and 2006 second place Silver Circle national awards for city- and county-produced external printed newsletters in communities of up to 45,000 people nationwide.

Mike BestorCity Manager

303-384-8010mbestor @cityof

golden.net

Dan HartmanPublic Works

303-384-8150dhartman @cityof

golden.net

Steve GlueckComm. & Econ.Development303-384-8095

sglueck @cityof

golden.net

Susan BrooksCity Clerk

303-384-8014sbrooks @cityof

golden.net

Rod TarulloParks andRecreation

303-384-8120rtarullo @cityof

golden.net

Bill KilpatrickPolice

303-384-8033bkilpatrick

@cityofgolden.net

John BalesFire

303-384-8090jbales

@cityofgolden.net

Jeff HansenFinance

303-384-8020jhansen @cityof

golden.net

Teresa ReillyHuman

Resources303-384-8017

treilly @cityof

golden.net

Karlyn TilleyCommunications

303-384-8132ktilley

@cityofgolden.net

City of Golden Department Managers

Cover Photo: file photoHeads Up: Important Upcoming Items ......................................................................................... Page 3Council’s Corner ........................................................................................................................... Page 3Councilor’s Message: Golden Vision Faces Up To Explosive Regional Growth .......................... Page 4Bell Students Awarded by C-SPAN .............................................................................................. Page 5Golden Library Re-Opens this Month .......................................................................................... Page 5Parking: Did You Know? .............................................................................................................. Page 6Join the Adult Citizens’ Academy ................................................................................................. Page 6Downtown Projects Underway ..................................................................................................... Page 7Pride Days Popularity Grows ........................................................................................................ Page 7Celebrating 20 Years of Education ................................................................................................ Page 8Greening Up Golden ..................................................................................................................... Page 8Hands-On Learning ....................................................................................................................... Page 8Golden Sustainability: Social, Economic & Environmental Issues ............................................. Page 9Golden Community Calendar ..................................................................................................... Page 10Save Money on Water Use .......................................................................................................... Page 11Front Porch News ....................................................................................................................... Page 12July 4th Golden Lions Park Festival ........................................................................................... Page 13Fireworks Rules in The City of Golden ...................................................................................... Page 13Authentic Ads to Promote Golden .............................................................................................. Page 14First Friday Street Fairs .............................................................................................................. Page 14Foothills Art Center - Ansel Adams: Masterworks ..................................................................... Page 15Foothills Art Center:Volunteers Needed - Ansel Adams: Masterworks ...................................... Page 15Golden Farmer’s Market ............................................................................................................. Page 15Golden Community Center Activities Calendar ......................................................................... Page 16June is Colorado Bike Month! .................................................................................................... Page 17Family-Friendly Bicycle Cruise .................................................................................................. Page 17Golden History Museums… ....................................................................................................... Page 18Golden Music Festival 2015 ....................................................................................................... Page 19

The Golden Informer June 2015

HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items

CITY MANAGER SEARCH NARROWINGThe City Council is in the process of hiring a new City Manager, to replace Mike Bestor who is retiring after 22 years of service to our community.

It is a big role to fill and a decision not taken lightly by City Council, City staff or the community. The candidate finalists will be in town on Friday, June 19 followed by an in-depth interview process with City Council on Saturday, June 20. Watch our website, www.cityofgolden.net, for possible opportunities to meet the candidates.

HERITAGE ROAD LATESTThe Heritage Road corridor project is progressing, despite delays caused by heavy rains in May. The project includes a new water main, storm drainage lines, removal of the traffic signal and construction of a roundabout with pedestrian lighting at Eagle Ridge Drive; construction of a roundabout with pedestrian lighting at W. 4th Avenue, and bike lanes and new sidewalks.

The initial project schedule called for project completion by late September, however, May’s heavy rainfall has caused delays and the contractor is working diligently to make up time. Check the City’s website often for updates, as we post current schedules, work area maps, road closures, and detours at www.cityofgolden.net/links/construction.

NO LIVE BROADCASTING OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGSThe City is currently unable to broadcast City Council meetings live on cable Channel 8 due to equipment failure. The audio of each meeting is still live streamed on the city website, www.cityofgolden.net. Video of the meetings will be available the following day on the website, and will run at the regularly scheduled times on Channel 8 for rebroadcast. We are working

on replacing our broadcast system and upgrading to HD, but the process will take several months.

NOTICE: TRAIL CLOSUREThe City of Golden’s North Table Mountain Trail on the lower western slope of North Table Mountain is now closed to all use for the indefinite future. This closure affects the portion of trail from the Jefferson County Open Space trail head just North of Golden on Highway 93, South to the City of Golden’s trail head on Peery Drive. The closure is due to fluctuating hydrology and potentially unstable soil conditions in the area. This closure does not directly affect any Jeffco trails in the North Table Mountain Park area. Questions should be directed to Golden Parks and Recreation Department, 303-384-8191.

NEW PROCESS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTSCity Council has developed a new grant process. Part of the overall Community Betterment Grants are small grants which cover citizen initiated neighborhood improvement projects (less than $750) and very small neighborhood block party first time assistance grants of no more than $250. The goal is to make neighborhoods self sufficient in holding their block parties.

If you have a neighborhood betterment project that your neighborhood feels will make an improvement for everyone, you can apply for the Neighborhood Improvement Grant. All of the small grants will be submitted to the City Clerk’s office for initial review and then to the City Manager for final determination.Visit www.cityofgolden.net for more information and new forms. Go to Live/Get Involved/Small Community Betterment Grants. Or contact City Clerk Susan Brooks at [email protected] or 303-384-8014.

Below is Golden City Council's

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

June 4 No meeting

June 11 Regular business

meeting and study

session

June 18

No meeting

June 25

Regular business

meeting

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

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


Media headlines trumpet a growth surge in the Denver Metropolitan Region. The area has been named one of the country’s top ten in population growth, employment growth, housing-market growth, and

overall economic growth. The prediction is that between two and five million newcomers will relocate to the metropolitan area in the foreseeable future. People want to move to the Front Range to experience the lifestyle that Golden residents already enjoy.

For Golden, this trend seems to pose a pressing question: how does our small town, nestled in a narrow valley, fit into a regional picture of explosive growth? Thanks to the foresight of Golden residents, board members, staff, and elected representatives, Golden formulated a growth-management framework long before the boom times came. As a result, our town has a vision for the future, along with the comprehensive plan, regulations, and procedures necessary to reach that vision.

From 2009 through 2010, Golden residents came together to establish a shared vision for the future of Golden. The result, the foundational “Golden Vision 2030” document, set forth the residents’ agreement that “Our community values require that we direct and manage change, assure smart growth (transportation and development), affordable housing, and sustainability [that] preserves the small town look, feel, and character.”

The principles and values of Golden Vision 2030 form the basis of the 2011 Golden Comprehensive Plan, an overall guide to the future of Golden. The Plan provides measurable goals and strategies to ensure implementation of the community’s vision. Importantly, it also supplies an underlying structure for decision makers and stakeholders as they address the many policy and land-use issues relating to Golden’s future.

Golden Vision 2030 and the Comprehensive Plan equip us for the next essential step in shaping change and managing growth. Together, Golden Vision 2030 and the Comprehensive Plan shape the ongoing process of reviewing and drafting regulations that further community values, in part by controlling the location, density, type, and rate of growth. Examples can be found in Golden’s annual 1% residential growth management scheme, traditional and creative zoning provisions, downtown and historic district design guidelines, and sustainability standards for commercial and residential new construction.

The operation of Golden visioning and planning efforts can be seen in a recent refinement of the 1% growth ordinance, which was created in 1996 as a citizen response to a rapid increase in single-family housing stock. An amendment to the ordinance reaffirms Golden’s commitment to residential growth management, but also added flexibility for projects that advance Golden vision values, particularly the ones relating to the integration of transit and land-use planning, reduction of vehicle miles traveled, and minimization of sprawl.

The 172-unit apartment complex being constructed across from the light-rail station is an outcome of this process. Under the amendment, the apartments were given an “early start,” but the percentage of residential growth in Golden will hold steady at under 1%. And, although it may be hard to watch construction on previously undeveloped, privately owned land, the new apartments will provide attractive, sustainable housing for an underserved group of prospective residents.

Golden residents differ in the times we arrived here, our stages of life, work situations, leisure interests, and philosophical viewpoints. We share, however, a common core of expectations for the future of our hometown. Accordingly, new and older residents present a united front on maintaining the essence of our community.

Golden’s well-crafted vision, plan, and regulatory approach position us to participate in the regional economy, support property rights, and yet resist pressure to allow undesirable growth. Our community may be in for some turbulence, but we are clear on our destination.

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

By Mayor Marjorie Sloan

Golden Vision Faces Up To Explosive Regional Growth


Congratulations to five students from Bell Middle School, the recipients of prestigious national awards for their creation of thought-provoking

documentaries. They competed in the Student CAM Awards against 2,280 documentaries and almost 5,000 students representing 45 states as well as Washington DC and Taiwan.

With the encouragement of their teacher, Mr. Brian VanVoorhees, Alexa VanSchaardenburg and Ethan Cranston won third place for their documentary called Marijuana in Colorado – The Road to Ruin or Reward. Olivia Bohl, Angelee Davis and Jake Fettig won honorable mention for their documentary Should Space Exploration and Travel be Publicly Funded? “We were all really happy to be recognized,” said Davis. “We put a lot of work into the video and it was a great accomplishment when we won.”

In late April, representatives from C-SPAN, a national media corporation, were at Bell to present awards to the winning students. The purpose of the documentary competition is to promote student awareness of the world. “To have that kind of buy-in is testament to what C-SPAN puts on and what kids can do at this age,” said Mr. VanVoorhees.

This opportunity was made possible through the iSTEM program available at the school. “I probably wouldn’t have participated in this competition if it weren’t for the iSTEM program.” iSTEM stands for Innovation, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The program is designed to not only educate, but also engage kids in learning and communication. “It’s amazing,” said

Mr. VanVoorhees. “It’s bringing the education outside the classroom and that’s what iSTEM is all about.” Students participating in the documentary competition did not need to be part of a iSTEM-type program, but it’s because of the program that our students were encouraged to give it a shot.

Follow these links to watch the award winning videos from Bell students. It’s easy to see why their talents were recognized.Marijuana in Colorado – The Road to Ruin or RewardProduced by Ethan Cranston and Alexa VanSchaardenburghttp://youtu.be/bgrptgvncmeShould Space Exploration and Travel be Publicly Funded?Produced by Olivia Bohl, Angelee Davis and Jake Fettighttp://youtu.be/egcriapoivq

Bell Students Awarded by C-SPAN

(L to R) Mayor Marjorie Sloan, Jeffco School Board President Ken Witt, Students Jake Fettig, Alexa VanSchaardenburg, Angelee Davis, Olivia Bohl, Ethan Cranston, Teacher Brian Van Voorhees and Superintendent Dan McMinimee.

The Jefferson County Public Library is eagerly anticipating

the opening date in June when they can open the doors to the newly remodeled Golden Library. The new space will provide a place to come together to connect, discover and create.

So far, the Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) has raised more than $20,000. Most of the donations were larger, but now

there is a way for you to contribute a smaller amount. “We’ve also heard from patrons who asked if they could support the library at lower donation levels,” said Jo Schantz, executive director, JCLF. “We’ve listened to their request and we’re now accepting individual donations ranging from 100 to 5,000 dollars.”

Donations will be used to support enhancements to the building and its amenities. Donors will be

recognized on the Golden Library’s donor wall. The Golden Library officially opens back up on Sunday, June 14. Meantime, you can find updates on the construction and information on where to find alternative services and programs at jeffcolibrary.org/goldenremodel.

Golden Library Re-Opens this Month SAVE THE DATEGolden Library

Grand Reopening CelebrationSunday, June 14, noon to 5 p.m.


The City of Golden is committed to providing the highest level of quality of

life to those who live, work, or play within our community. Certainly, parking related challenges can create frustration; and as such, the city has composed a three-part series to provide you with the necessary know-how to avoid those pesky parking tickets. Our goal is to provide you with a positive experience by helping you to navigate through all of the parking red tape. This article will focus on those little known rules and regulations which undoubtedly result in a ticket and leave you scratching your head.

It is common knowledge that you can’t park your car on a sidewalk, crosswalk, or within an intersection of the roadway; but did you know,

you can’t park a car within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection? It is common sense that you can’t park your car on a railroad track; but you may not know that you can’t park your car within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or other traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway. To give you an idea, 30 feet is approximately the length of two midsized cars.

You know not to park in front of an official sign prohibiting parking; but did you know, you can’t park your car within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, or within 5 feet of a public

or private driveway? Finally, when parallel parking, you must park with your wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right-hand curb. Not knowing or ignoring these rules could result in a parking ticket and a visit to Municipal Court to pay a $30 to $35 fine.

The City of Golden takes parking related violations seriously; because it is important to the vibrancy of our community. Please remember these simple “did you know” facts and avoid a parking officer’s visit to your car. Next month we will focus on parking in Downtown Golden.

Parking: Did You Know?

Ever wanted to drive a police car with lights and

sirens flashing? What about getting behind the scenes of a crime scene to investigate? Or learn to shoot a gun? Now is your chance to do those things and much more! Join the 2015 Citizens’ Academy, hosted by the Golden Police Department. Participants will learn about the duties of police officers and police employees, as well as the rules and laws that guide them. It’s a comprehensive experience with a mix of classroom presentations and hands-on activities.

The Academy will begin on Aug. 19 and is scheduled for 10 weeks, meeting from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays and two Saturdays. Applicants must be able to commit to the entire Academy. There is

no residency requirement, but preference will be given to Golden residents.

You can apply online at www.cityofgolden.net/links/ volunteers for the 2015 Citizens Academy beginning on June 22. The closing date is 2 p.m. on Aug. 2. Applicants

must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check.

The Golden Police Department began conducting an Adult Citizens Police Academy in 1995 with the idea that exposing citizens to knowledge about police work would help them to better understand and relate to police involvement in the community. It’s a unique, eye-opening and fun opportunity not to be missed!

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It has become a tradition on the first weekend of May each year. Golden’s Public Works and Parks and Recreation

departments host Pride Days, an event which allows residents to drop off their junk and make a big dent in that spring cleaning. It’s also the City’s way of helping the community reduce its environmental footprint by encouraging the free recycling of trees, appliances, electronics and metal, in addition to general trash and paper shredding.

This year’s event brought out more residents than ever before. More than 1,700 cars came up to the City Shops to take advantage of the trash and recycling drop off. The city collected 187 tons of trash, up 20 tons from last year. In addition, 329 old tires were collected for recycling! Thanks to the Golden community for using this free service and helping to keep our City beautiful.

Economic stewardship of the downtown area is changing hands from the Golden

Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) to the new Downtown Development Authority (DDA). As a result, Golden residents are wondering about the status of both groups. While the DDA is starting to administer downtown programs like the holiday lights, seasonal banners, maintenance, and a continued small grants process, GURA also continues to make strides to achieve longstanding downtown goals.

Some of the major downtown projects still underway by the GURA board include:• Construction has just begun on one

of GURA’s remaining lots adjacent to the 1250 Jackson Street parking structure. After many years of seeking desirable development proposals for these two lots, the board selected a development team in 2013 and entered into an agreement for development of the two lots in late 2014. The first project is a mixed use building

of office and residential uses with under-building parking at 13th and Jackson Streets.

• A site development plan has been approved for a second mixed use retail/office and residential building on the 12th Street GURA lot at Jackson Street. Construction on this site should begin later this year. Both of these projects required a careful study of current and future downtown parking capacity.

• The GURA board also continues to try to work with the owner of the property adjacent to the northwest corner of the 1250 Jackson Street garage to implement a prior agreement regarding the exchange of about 1,400 square feet of property for exclusive spaces in the garage and an exclusive use access gate. Building code requirements prevented the literal implementation of the original agreement, however, the board is currently preparing to invest in needed alterations to three wall sections in the northwest corner

to address the proximity to the property lines. This project will be further updated throughout the summer.

• Through careful management of GURA’s downtown revenues, the board collected and has designated a fund to be used for significant continued investments in the downtown area to fulfill both the original GURA plan and the updated Golden Vision and DDA plans for the area. The GURA board, DDA, and City Council will target these funds for needed investments in the next few years.

The transition from the GURA project to the DDA future project has shown Golden’s continued commitment to our downtown area, and should lead to many more successes and positive investments in the future. If you ever have questions about how GURA, the DDA, and the City work together for the entire community, contact City staff at [email protected].

Downtown Projects Underway

Pride Days Popularity Grows


Vanover Park is home to five new deciduous trees, thanks to

a donation from a local company. The trees were a gift as a way to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Natural Grocers and give back to the community. The brick and mortar store is fairly new to Golden, but its roots in our community go back decades.

Executive Vice President Heather Isley grew up in Golden. Her parents began the idea of Natural Grocers in the 1950’s by going door to door in the community with books about healthy eating and then delivering food to interested households. The company now prides itself on good nutrition and environmental consciousness.

With the help of nearly two dozen students from Bell Middle School’s Interact Club and the City Forestry Department, the trees were planted in Vanover Park on Earth Day. Also on hand were City Councilors Marcie Miller, Laura Weinberg, Marcia Claxton and Mayor Marjorie Sloan who thanked Natural Grocers for their contribution.

Shelton Elementary recently celebrated its 20th Anniver-sary. More than 600 current

and former students, parents and teachers joined in on the celebration.

In the month leading up to the celebration, students listened to favorite Shelton memories, com-pared what was happening in the world then and now, and learned about the school’s history.

On August 16, 1994, Shelton opened its doors, taking the place of 30-year old Earle Johnson Elementary School. Shelton changed the mascot from the Johnson Jaguars to the Shelton Coyotes.

The full official name of the school is Hal and Mary Shelton

Elementary, in honor of the long-time Golden residents bearing those names. Hal Shelton served on the school board from 1958 to 1969 and both Hal and Mary

dedicated their lives to education. He was a nationally acclaimed artist, and many of Hal’s paintings are still displayed throughout the school today.

Celebrating 20 Years of Education

HANDS-ON LEARNINGMany of Shelton’s third graders got the opportunity to help the City plant a tree outside their school. Each year the City plants a tree in celebration of Arbor Day, with help from local school children. The trees were at first planted in parks, but over the last ten years, it has changed to the schools. “Seeing how much the school properties would benefit from more trees, we have held the observance on the Mitchell and Shelton properties,” said City Forester Dave High. The kids get the opportunity to get their hands dirty while learning about the benefits of trees to our community. It’s a win win!

Greening Up Golden

The Coyote Choir entertained the crowd during Shelton’s 20th anniversary celebration.


In April, the City recognized four community groups who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to best practices in sustainability.

The award winners for this year were presented at the City Council meeting on April 23 and include:• Rois Langner & Travis Scheefer for their new

home at 407 Garden Street that achieved 66 points out of 25 required points under Golden’s green building standards.

• Bell Middle School iSTEM program, whose students are getting ready to see their vermicomposting experiments (that’s worms!) go up in the next CASIS rocket launch scheduled for this month.

• Golden Optimists’ bike rehab program, which repairs and distributes donated bikes to children, students and adults who cannot afford a bicycle.

• Natural Grocers, who also exceeded the required green building standards for the new grocery store built with many reclaimed materials.

S o c i a l , E c o n o m i c & E n v i r o n m e n t a l I s s u e s

2014 Golden Sustainability Award Winners

You’ve probably heard of them referred to as “swamp coolers.”

Terrible name. But they work well in dry climates like Colorado. And here’s why: evaporative cooling systems (that’s the real name for swamp coolers) keep the home cool by providing a steady stream of fresh, filtered air.

Here’s how they work: they cool outdoor air by passing it through water-saturated pads, causing the water to evaporate in it, hence the name. That newly humidified air, which is as much as 15-30 degrees cooler, is then distributed through the home. The fresh, filtered air pushes the warmer air out through the open windows.

Here are some things to know if you’re considering a new or

upgraded cooling system for your home.Compared to air conditioners, evaporative coolers:• Cost less to purchase, install and

maintain• Save up to 75 percent more

energy than air conditioners, typically accounting for a 30 percent savings on the average energy bill

• Lower inside temperature up to 30 degrees

• Provide cooling that’s traditionally quieter than air conditioners

• Reduce the amount of dust and pollutants in the air since the air is 100 percent filtered

• Don’t use ozone-depleting

refrigerants• Are typically powered by a

standard 120 volt outletTo help lower the financial

cost, Xcel Energy offers its customers significant rebates when an evaporative cooling system is installed in the home: from $250 - $1,000, depending on the system. It doesn’t matter if you’re getting a first time installation or a replacement model. You get the rebate either way.

So, help the Golden community in its efforts to reduce energy use and help your pocket, too. See the list of qualified evaporative cooling contractors in your area at www.xcelenergy.com/rebates or visit a participating retail store.

Swamp Coolers: Bad Name, Great Option

Students and staff from Bell Middle School were presented a Sustainability Award at a City Council meeting in April.


June 5First Friday Street FairThe first First Friday Street Fair of the season! Join the Golden Chamber of Commerce for an outdoor party with entertainment, food and much more. 5 to 9 p.m. on Washington Avenue between 12th and 13th streets. For details visit www.goldencochamber.org or call 303-279-3113.

June 6Golden Farmer’s MarketThe annual Farmer’s Market is back in business for the season! 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from June to October in the parking lot west of the Golden Library, 1019 10th St. For info call 303-279-3113 or visit www.goldencochamber.org.

Coffee with a CouncilorEnjoy coffee and conver-sation with some of your City Councilors at 10 a.m. at Bean Fosters, 720 Golden Ridge Rd. For details call Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-709-7529 or [email protected].

June 8 to July 17Boot Camp ChallengeThe expertise of a personal trainer for the price of a group class. The six week class is for every fitness level. 5:45 to 6:45 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Golden

Community Center, 1470 10th St. For details call 720-628-2901 or email [email protected].

June 12, 13 & 14Golden Music FestivalThree days of live music, food and beer at the Golden History Park along Clear Creek. See the ad on page 19 for details.

June 13Senior Law DayEducational law seminar/attorney consultation for older adults in Jefferson County from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. For more information, email [email protected] or call 303-271-6970.

June 14Flag Day

June 21Father’s DayFirst Day of Summer

Through June 28Brighton Beach MemoirsA Neil Simon classic about Eugene Jerome and his family, fighting the hard times and sometimes each other, with laughter, tears and love in 1937 Brooklyn, during the heart

of the Depression. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For details and tickets call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

Through July 28Gwen Marston: Contemporary QuiltsIf there’s such a thing as quilt royalty, Gwen Marston is it. Although her quilts have been shown across the country and around the world, this is the first time a significant exhibition of Gwen’s work will appear in the Rocky Mountain region. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave. For details call 303-277-0377 or visit www.rmqm.org.

Through Oct. 11Calendar Girls to CowboysCoors released its first illustrated ads in 1893 in the form of calendars, and that was the beginning of a long history of advertising for the native Golden company. Check out the evolution in Calendar Girls to Cowboys: The Art of Selling Coors. Golden History Center, 923 10th St. For details, hours and tickets call 303-278-3557 or visit www.GoldenHistory.org.

July 4Independence Day

4th of July FestivalSpend your holiday in Golden with music, food, drinks, entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display (weather pending). See p. 13 for details.

GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR JUNE 2015

June 6th through October 3rd(Except July 25th - Buffalo Bill Days)

Saturdays • 8am - 1pmHistoric Golden

10th Street at Illinois Street - Next to the Golden Library

• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

• Gluten Free Baked Goods

• Organic Produce• Gourmet Jams

• Free Range Eggs• Cut and Potted

Flowers• Hot Pepper Sauces• Pastas• Honey

• Beef, Chicken & Buffalo Meat

• Fresh Baked Breads

• Pastries & Cookies

• Gourmet Dog Treats

• Colorado Wines

• Breakfast Burritos• Goat Cheese

Plus More Specialty Foods

For More Information Contact:GoldenFarmersMarket.org

GoldenCOchamber.org

303-279-3113Sponsored by

Photos: Jim Rabiolo

Adam Kinghorn Quartet,Long Road Home, Thunder and Rain,Chain Station, Ragged Union, Monocle Band,Blue Canyon Boys, Groundscore, Dr. Harlan's Amazing Bluegrass Tonic

June 12, 13, 14Clear Creek History Park, Golden, CO

For tickets and details visit:GoldenMusicFestival.org

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GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR JUNE 2015

Information is subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm the details of an event. To list a community event happening

in Golden here, please send your listing to: Golden City Hall, Communications Dept., 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Listings should include the date(s), the event name and a brief description of the event, which may include cost, location and contact information. Submissions must be received by the first of the month prior to the issue you would like them printed in (i.e., Jan. 1 for the February issue). Call 303-384-8132 with questions or for more information.

Please call 303-279-1435, for more information.

FREE

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 3, 2015............... 8:30 to 10 a.m.

July 1, 2015 ................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Although these classes are free,

space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024

for your reservation.

Sales and Use Tax Workshops

Building Use Tax Workshop

FREE

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.

August 5, 2015 .......... 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Class is free, but space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

Golden is partnering with the Center for ReSource Conservation to put conservation into action and we need your help. If you have

an in-ground sprinkler system for your lawn, you will save water and money by scheduling a no cost Slow the Flow Water Consultation. Simply schedule an appointment to meet with a Water Conservation Technician at your home. The service usually takes 90 minutes and involves a visual inspection, data collection, and in-depth evaluation. The technician will deliver a clear and actionable list of suggestions to reduce water use and runoff at each property, while keeping landscapes and lawns healthy. Slow the Flow saves an average of 5,000 gallons of water per outdoor watering season for each resident!

For commercial properties or HOAs, Slow the Flow offers a free, quick and impactful way to evaluate the irrigation practices of your properties and makes simple suggestions for changes that will reduce waste and help eliminate runoff. Schedule an appointment with the Center for ReSource Conservation Water Technicians to receive a detailed analysis of your existing sprinkler system and suggestions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your outdoor water use.

Schedule online at conservationcenter.org/slow-the-flow-2 or call 303-999-3824.

Save Money on Water Use


Summer Front Porch Hours!8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Celebrate Health!Friday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.Celebrate Health! is a monthly wellness program featuring a variety of healthy living opportunities for adults of all ages. The first Friday of each month we offer healthy refreshments and presentations on a variety of wellness topics. For more information or to make an appointment for one of our services, please call 303-384-8130.Chair massages .................$13 for 15 minutesReflexology 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 is as follows:June: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

If you are interested in joining, please email Jan Bradbury, [email protected]

Can Recycling at the Front PorchRemember to bring your aluminum cans in and

drop them off in the recycling bins outside the main entrance to the Front Porch. We do not

accept glass, tin cans or plastic bottles. These proceeds go to supporting our coffee and snack service.

UPCOMING TRIPS & EVENTSColorado School of Mines Geology Museum #25004-1The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, home to one of the state’s two Goodwill moon rocks collected during the Apollo 17 mission, was started in 1874 and displays mineral, fossil, gemstone, meteorite and historic mining artifact exhibits on two floors.

The museum serves as the state repository for Colorado’s mineral heritage and promotes its importance and understanding to the university community and the public. It aims to inspire scientific curiosity through education and research while encouraging appreciation of the earth and responsibility for its mineral, fossil, meteorite and historic mining treasures.

Wednesday, June 10, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour begins at 10 a.m.$10 ( Admission and tour included. Meet at museum and

bring money for lunch, location TBD. Transportation not included.)

Exertion Level: 3/4Register/Cancel by June 1

Town of Nederland Walking Tour #25005-1Nederland, Colorado is a town like no other. Tucked in the Rocky Mountains just west of Boulder, Nederland has a history rich in mining and music and a future as the hub of the Peak to Peak Community. With its unique shops, amazing outdoor beauty, friendly locals, and vibrant music scene, Nederland is definitely not your average small town.

Monday, June 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.$10 ( Transportation included. Bring money for lunch,

shopping, etc. Lunch location TBD.)Exertion Level: 3/4Register/Cancel by June 15

Check out the Golden Community Center’s Front Porch - designed specifically for people 50 and older.

The Front Porch offers respite and entertainment, coffee, healthy snacks and cookies. There is a full schedule of games, sports, social events, trips and volunteer activities. Shoot some pool, surf the internet, work on a puzzle, or just relax before you hit your next fitness class.

Here’s what’s happening this month:

For more information: • Stop by The Front Porch,

upstairs at the Community Center, 1470 10th St.;

• Call 303-384-8130;• Subscribe to the Front

Porch Newsletter ($8/year); • Check out the Recreation

brochure; or• Visit www.cityofgolden.net/

links/frontporch.


The Golden Lions Club is working hard at organizing and hosting the 4th of July

community celebration in Lions Park again this year. This is one of the major ways for the Lions to give back to the Golden community and our country. Activities starting at noon include free rides for the kids, face painting, music provided by several bands throughout the day, and a large fireworks display in the evening (weather pending). The celebration is designed to be a day for families, friends and neighbors to get together at the beautiful park on 10th Street to picnic or purchase food and drink and enjoy all the festivities.

In order to be able to provide free rides, music and entertainment, Golden Lions are currently selling raffle tickets. Proceeds from ticket sales are used for the most part to fund the event, and any excess goes back into community betterment projects. It is also a way for the

community to support the Lions and what they do to make Golden a great place to live, from building the public restroom on 12th Street to baseball dugouts at Ulysses Park and awarding scholarships to seniors at Golden High School. For a dollar each or six tickets for five dollars, you get a chance to win one of over 200 prizes ranging from overnight stays at mountain casinos

to the grand prize of $1,000 donated by the Lions Club. Also, the tickets are printed with coupons that can be used for discounts and prizes with local stores and restaurants. You don’t have to be present to win. Winners are announced throughout the day with the grand-prize winner identified just before the fireworks. Most of the raffle prizes are donated by local merchants and businesses as their way of supporting the event and the community.

The event is truly a community celebration and get-together supported by residents who buy raffle tickets and attend, and the City which provides the fireworks, security and traffic control. Watch for Lions Club members in gold vests at King Soopers, Myers Hardware, Windy Saddle Café, and other local businesses or at the Golden Farmers Market to buy your raffle tickets. Most of all come to Lions Park and have fun on the 4th of July!

The Golden Fire Department encourages you to come out on the 4th of July and watch the professional

fireworks show that will shoot out over Lions Park and fill the Golden skies with spectacular displays of colors. But that’s as far as you as should take your love of fireworks in the City of Golden.

This is a reminder to citizens that the possession, sale/giving/furnishing and the use of ALL fireworks is prohibited by the City of Golden Fire Code. This includes those fireworks that may be considered as state permissible fireworks that you may notice being sold or used in unincorporated areas of the county and outside the city limits of Golden. As a home rule municipality, Golden prohibits all fireworks, including those considered permissible by state law.

Supervised public displays that are put on by professional companies, are licensed by the state and

permitted by the Fire Department, are allowed. But that is the only exception. So enjoy the show, but don’t create it.

Why are fireworks prohibited in Golden? Nearly every year, the July 4th holiday is one of the driest times of the year and one of the busiest times for most fire departments, stretching fire department resources near their limits. Fireworks related fires and injuries continue to be a significant problem in the United States as well.

The Golden Fire Department wants everyone to have a fun, safe July 4th. We actively enforce the City of Golden fireworks ordinance in coordination with the Golden Police Department. Help protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by leaving the fireworks to the professionals at one of the area public displays such as the display sponsored by the Golden Lions Club.

July 4th Golden Lions Park Festival

Fireworks Rules in The City of Golden


The Golden Chamber of Commerce is

feverishly working on events to make your summer in Golden spectacular. Kicking off the season is the first of four Street Fairs, which happen on the first Friday of each month from June to September on Washington Avenue between 12th and 13th streets in Historic Downtown Golden. Street Fairs are a free, family-friendly event with live music, food, drinks, activities for the kids, and a chance to shop locally. Be sure to ask merchants for their Street Fair Specials, and learn more at GoldenCOchamber.org.

NEW THIS YEAR: The August Street Fair will be two blocks long and offer extra activities, in conjunction with Movies and Music in the Park!

Live Music Line Up:June 5: PJ ZahnJuly 3: Circlin’ the Drain August 7: Dixie Leadfoot September 4: Funk It Up Band

Visit Golden, Golden’s Community Marketing program, has been busy

this past winter developing a new creative campaign to promote Golden, and is launching just in time for the tourism season.

The campaign was developed in partnership with Pure Brand Communications with input from the Visit Golden Stakeholder Committee. It represents a shift in strategy for Visit Golden, moving away from solitary event marketing to destination marketing that captures Golden’s historic charm, vibrant downtown, exciting cultural scene and world-class recreation year-round.

It positions Golden as an authentic, historic town with a rebellious streak.

The ads speak to empty nesters, families, college students, multi-generational groups, and young adults alike who all seek new

adventure in a historic, active, Colorado town.

Clever headlines set with an antique letterpress form the centerpiece of communication. (See an example of an ad on the back cover.) A local Colorado shop utilizes vintage typographic blocks dating back to the turn of the century, including design elements of original advertisements made during the Gold Rush. Various iterations of the ads will be reproduced for print, radio, and television, as well as outdoor advertisements and online.

Visit Golden is a cooperative marketing effort between the City of Golden and the local business

community to promote tourism to and commerce within Golden. This partnership combines professional marketing strategies with innovative community vision that produces award-winning and effective campaigns and promotions.

Program efforts include VisitGolden.com, a paid media campaign, the Golden Ticket program, the Golden Greeters program, the Joint Visitors Program and an integrated public relations and social media campaign.

Funding for the program comes from the “Vendors’ Fee,” (a small credit that merchants could otherwise deduct from their sales tax remittance), the City of Golden, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and MillerCoors. Visit Golden is managed by the Community Marketing Manager, Jenifer Doane, she can be reached at 303-384-8172 or [email protected].

Authentic Ads to Promote Golden

FIRST FRIDAY STREET FAIRS


June 6th through October 3rd(Except July 25th - Buffalo Bill Days)

Saturdays • 8am - 1pmHistoric Golden

10th Street at Illinois Street - Next to the Golden Library

• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

• Gluten Free Baked Goods

• Organic Produce• Gourmet Jams

• Free Range Eggs• Cut and Potted

Flowers• Hot Pepper Sauces• Pastas• Honey

• Beef, Chicken & Buffalo Meat

• Fresh Baked Breads

• Pastries & Cookies

• Gourmet Dog Treats

• Colorado Wines

• Breakfast Burritos• Goat Cheese

Plus More Specialty Foods

For More Information Contact:GoldenFarmersMarket.org

GoldenCOchamber.org

303-279-3113Sponsored by

Gallery Attendants are needed for the Ansel Adams: Masterworks exhibition coming up at

the Foothills Art Center. Volunteers will be needed daily (except Mondays when FAC is closed) from June 13 to Aug. 30. Shifts are available Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. Volunteers can sign up for one time slot or recurring shifts. Volunteers will be invited to the Member Preview Reception on June 12 to enjoy food, wine and beer and given two complimentary tickets for a future exhibition. For those interested in helping, call the Foothills Art Center at 303-279-3922 or sign up on the shared Google calendar with your name and email at http://bit.ly/AnselAdamsVolunteers.

Foothills Art Center:Volunteers Needed

Ansel Adams: Masterworks


Fit4Mom Body BackThe Fit4Mom Body Back program has been clinically proven in a university research study to help moms lose the weight and return to their pre-baby body composition and confidence. Moms all over the country are achieving results that they never dreamed possible! We’ll help you increase your fitness level, lose weight, gain confidence and make new friends.

Age: 18 years and olderWednesdays and Fridays noon to 1 p.m. June 24 to Aug. 14$289 Resident, $294 Non-resident

Junior Golf CampsThe Fossil Trace Junior Golf Camp offers a three-day long opportunity to be introduced to all aspects of the game of golf. Our talented instructors will encourage a positive attitude, provide an organized learning experience and promote social skills and friendships. The camps also include:• Full swing, chipping, pitching,

putting and golf rules and etiquette.

• Junior athletic development training, structured using the Titleist Performance Institute Cyclone program.

• Daily contests and prizes.• The “Fossil Ride” - Campers

will take a short tour of the fossils featured at Fossil Trace Golf Club.

• Junior Camp Gift Package including a US Kids Custom 520 putter, junior golf camp

achievement certificate, four-bucket range pass and a complimentary pass for The Splash at Fossil Trace.Age: 5 years to under 9Wednesday - Friday8:30 to 10:30 a.m.1) June 3 - 5 2) June 17 - 19$115 per junior golferAge: 9 to 13 yearsWednesday - Friday 8:30 to 11 a.m.1) June 10 - 122) June 24 - 26$140 per junior golfer

Minecraft® - The Adventure BeginsStudents new to Minecraft® will learn about Minecraft® building materials and tools, how to craft, mine and harvest. Things really get exciting when they tame wild animals and pigs! Learn fundamentals of computer networking through the Minecraft® experience that also allows you and your friends to work in multi-player mode as you mine,

craft and build together to survive.Age: 6 - 8 yearsMonday - Thursday1:30 to 3 p.m.June 8 – 11$100 Resident, $105 Non-resident

Minecraft® - Desert Island SurvivalDiscover, create and learn, as TechStars grants access to a PROPRIETARY Minecraft® MOD you can’t get on your own! Learn fundamentals of computer networking through the Minecraft® experience that also allows you and your friends to work in multi-player mode as you mine, craft and build together to survive. Working with a partner, use your skills to explore all the secrets the world has to offer, including a mysterious castle filled with challenges. No matter whether you are new to Minecraft® or already love the program, this class is for YOU!

Age: 8 - 13 yearsMonday - Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m.June 8 - 11$145 Resident, $150 Non-resident

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

Golden Community Centeractivities calendar

Located at the base of the foothills, the Golden Community Center is a venue

with a view! Perfect for weddings, graduations and

other events, put your mind at ease with the support of professional staff members and the convenience of an adjoining caterer’s kitchen.

Call Bryan Smith at 303-384-8133 or email [email protected] for availability, facility tours and rates. Make your event special – have it at the Golden Community Center.

A VENUE WITH A VIEW


The City of Golden has several exciting bike activities planned for the month of

June to get you ready to ride this summer. We hope to see you at one of these events:

Bike Commuting Basics and Bike Mechanics There will be a three-part series on basic bicycle commuting and mechanics. If you’ve never had a class or need a refresher this is a great opportunity to brush up on your knowledge and skills. The class is open to the community as well as City employees. The first two classes will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 18 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 911 10th St. The final series will include a group ride that will meet in front of City Hall at noon on Friday, June 19.

Bike to Work Day, Wednesday, June 24 There will be a City sponsored Bike to Work Day station located at 10th & Washington in front of the Visitor’s Center. Ride your bike and stop by from 6:30 to 9 a.m. to grab some food, refreshments, giveaways, and enter a drawing for great prizes!

Kid’s Bike Rodeo Get a safe start to summer! The City of Golden is partnering with Bicycle Colorado for a Kids’ Bike Rodeo! The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at the Coors Tek parking lot on the corner of 10th and Jackson streets (across the street from Parfet Park). The event is completely FREE. Children do not need to bring bikes, but should bring helmets if they have them. Bicycle Colorado will assist with proper helmet fitting for children. This is a great opportunity for children to learn safety techniques. Bike rodeos are recommended for children ages 4 to 13. Bicycles and striders will be provided. Children can come anytime and go through the course as many times as they like!

For more information, contact Nick Eagleson at 303-384-8096 or by email at [email protected].

June is Colorado Bike Month!

Join your friends and neighbors on the last Tuesday of each month from May through October, and

ride the wonderful bike paths of Golden together! The Golden Bicycle Cruise festivities start in the parking lot next to the Golden Library on 10th Street with a party beginning at 5:30 p.m. and then a bike cruise at 7 p.m.

The New Belgium Brewing Company will be pouring Fat Tire Amber Ale and one other summer brew. The High Road Bluegrass Band, the Lookout Mountain Boys and other local bands will be serving up great music, and there will be food and fun for everyone. There will be prize drawings after every ride, so be sure to get your drawing tickets. As part of their “Inspiring Health” campaign, St. Anthony’s Hospital will be sponsoring the drawing for a cruiser bike at the end of each cruise so don’t miss your

chance to score a sweet new ride! Under the auspices of the

Golden Civic Foundation, volunteers from Golden’s non-profit organizations will be helping with set-up, tear down, and manning the beer garden in exchange for a portion of the proceeds from beer sales. The Golden Chamber Ambassadors will be acting as course marshals, and will also receive a share. This is a great chance to support all the fine folks doing wonderful things in our town, so grab your kids and a couple of friends, and join in!

In order to participate in the cruise, you must sign a waiver, so save some time and print one at www.goldencivicfoundation.org/waiver-1.pdf. For more information, contact Marcie Miller at 720-326-8636 or visit www.GoldenCivicFoundation.org.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY BICYCLE CRUISE


Blacksmithing played a crucial role in the early development of Golden

and the West. As with much of the Mountain West, most of the initial settlement and development revolved around the exploration for and extraction of mineral resources. The technology of the time was such that skilled toolmakers were required to make the tools used for mineral extraction.

At the time, there were tens of thousands of smiths across the country willing to travel to where the work was. In some ways, this posed more of a challenge than a benefit, since sometimes the men would hardly have finished their training as smiths before running off looking for adventure and treasure. Blacksmiths in America tended to set up shop at their earliest possible moment, with master blacksmiths often called masters only because they could afford to set up a shop, not because they had mastered the craft.

These men (and they were almost universally men) could be guaranteed plenty of work, year round. Should one mining camp play out, the smiths could move on to another, packing their tools and following the ore. Or, if they didn’t want to travel and were skilled with the tools for working bigger plates and sheets of iron and steel, they could work for the railroads. This was work that would be somewhat

more predictable, as well as more stable, since the railroads showed much greater staying power than the mines. Additionally, smiths who didn’t relish hauling their kits up the mountains could set up shop in Golden proper and be assured of making a good living.

A blacksmith living in Golden or Denver could expect a lot of different types of work throughout the days and seasons. These communities were important as centers of trade and as such, the smiths had plenty to keep them busy. In a given week, a smith and his shop might repair the springs on a wagon, sharpen and dress a collection of rock drill bits, refashion the tines on a rake,

shoe a dozen or more horses, or reface a sledge hammer or two. All these things would take time and attention, but the thing the smith would be most careful of spending would be his supply of new iron. Very rarely would a smith forge an article anew. More often he would make repairs and weld on additional iron to make the item whole again.

Come to Golden History Museums this year to learn more and try your hand at blacksmithing. Brice White will be offering several classes to teach skills like basic blacksmithing, intermediate blacksmithing and knife making. Visit GoldenHistory.org to see the current class schedule and availability.

Golden History MuseumsAstor 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

Tel: 303-278-3557 • www.GoldenHistory.org

Blacksmiths Banked the Bucks in Golden

Brice White blacksmiths at Clear Creek History Park in Golden.

Photos: Jim Rabiolo

Adam Kinghorn Quartet,Long Road Home, Thunder and Rain,Chain Station, Ragged Union, Monocle Band,Blue Canyon Boys, Groundscore, Dr. Harlan's Amazing Bluegrass Tonic

June 12, 13, 14Clear Creek History Park, Golden, CO

For tickets and details visit:GoldenMusicFestival.org

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