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Recruit Academy Raises Funds for Children’s Hospital Burn Center p. 15

Candidate survey on transportation ps. 4-8

Community Grants Available p. 12

Tiny Mudsnail Poses Huge Risk to Creek p. 14

upcoming summer events ps. 10-11

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

august 2006 vol. 11, issue 9

august 2006 The Golden Informer

in this issue

Chuck BarochMayor

303-278-9697E-mail: cbaroch @ci.golden.co.us

Lynne timpeiroDistrict onE

303-273-9302E-mail: ltimpeiro @ci.golden.co.us

Mary WeaverWarD onE

303-384-3659E-mail: [email protected]

Joe BehmWarD tWo

303-279-1529E-mail: jbehm

@ci.golden.co.us

Karen oxmanDistrict tWo

303-278-0400

E-mail: koxman @ci.golden.co.us

diane ChesbroWarD thrEE

303-279-7603E-mail: dchesbro @ci.golden.co.us

Jacob smithWarD Four

303-216-1680E-mail: jsmith

@ci.golden.co.us

2006 Golden City Council

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Heads Up: Important Upcoming Items ...................................................................................... Page 3Send Us Your Questions ............................................................................................................. Page 3Council’s Corner ......................................................................................................................... Page 4Mayor’s Message........................................................................................................................ Page 4Candidate Survey on Transportation Policy .......................................................................... Pages 4-8Downtown Developments: Downtown Golden Construction Update ....................................... Page 9Councilor Oxman Receives Leadership Award .......................................................................... Page 9Golden Community Calendar ............................................................................................ Pages 10-11School Supplies Needed ........................................................................................................... Page 12Community Grants Available for Neighborhood Betterment Projects ..................................... Page 12Bats Can Infect Pets and Humans with Rabies ........................................................................ Page 13New Center Provides Business Resources ............................................................................... Page 13Tiny Mudsnail Poses Huge Risk to Creek ................................................................................ Page 14Volunteer Opportunities: Help Reach Out to Crime Victims in Crucial Times of Need .......... Page 14Recruit Academy Raises Funds for Children’s Hospital Burn Center ..................................... Page 15Save Your Cans ......................................................................................................................... Page 15Helpful Tips on Tree Watering ................................................................................................. Page 15Code Q & A: Bicycle Riding at Night ...................................................................................... Page 16National Night Out is Aug. 1 .................................................................................................... Page 16Help Keep School Children Safe: Stop for School Buses and at Crosswalks .......................... Page 16Golden Community Center Remodel Update .......................................................................... Page 17Golden Community Center Activities Calendar ....................................................................... Page 18Adult Athletics Opportunities Abound This Fall ...................................................................... Page 18The Splash Closes Labor Day, Sept. 4 ..................................................................................... Page 19

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heads up: important upcoming itemsCouncil to Consider Local Version of Clean Air Law

The Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act went into effect on July 1 throughout the state, including Golden. The Act

was passed to protect consumers and work-ers from involuntary exposure to second-hand smoke. It prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces, including restau-rants and bars.

Golden City Council is scheduled to con-sider a local Ordinance mirroring the state law on July 20, and will decide whether it should alter the Act’s requirement for smok-ing to be kept a minimum of 15-feet from business entryways. Council may reduce or increase that distance requirement. Coun-cil is also expected to consider whether to extend the Act to public parks and trails in Golden. Watch for more information on what Council decides in next month’s Informer.

Because a violation of the Clean Indoor Air Act is not an emergency, violations should be reported by calling 303-384-8045.

GoLden heLps JuMp-start FisheryThe City Council will review a previ-

ousresolution to present the West Denver Chapter of Trout Unlimited with a check for $50,000 to jump-start its work on an aquatic restoration and cold water fishery initiative on Clear Creek.

Dubbed the “Golden Mile,” the project aims to reclaim nearly one-half mile of Clear Creek west of the City’s kayak course that currently suffers from the effects of an historic pattern of water quality abuse from upstream mining and other development, as well as winter road anti-skid applications. The stream currently lacks the biological diversity necessary to sup-

port a substantial fishery. However, water quality studies indicate

that, with the improvements proposed by Trout Unlimited, the stream has potential for substantial improvement. Such restora-tion and enhancements would provide the closest opportunity to anglers of any known cold-water fishery.

For more information on the project, con-tact West Denver Trout Unlimited at 303-980-1322 or visit www.westdenvertu.org and click on Projects.

neiGhBorhood pLanninG For 8th, 9th and 10th street areas

A neighborhood meeting will be held during the Golden Planning Commission’s study session at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St., to pres-ent a draft of the proposed Neighborhood Plan for the 8th, 9th and 10th Street areas.

Planning Commission held an initial meet-ing in April to solicit neighborhood input and has since developed a draft plan that defines goals and a future vision for the neighbor-hood. Residents of the area will receive details of the upcoming meeting in the mail. Call the Planning Department at 303-384-8097.

reGionaL eFFort to aMend aniMaL CodeGolden City Council will hear several pro-

posed amendments to its animal code in com-ing weeks, specifically those sections dealing with vicious dogs. The amendments are the result of a joint effort by Jefferson County and multiple other west metro area cities to estab-lish categories for both “aggressive animals” and “dangerous animals.” The proposed amendments also call for the imposition of mandatory sentencing conditions upon those receiving aggressive or dangerous animal convictions. For more information, call the City Manager’s Office at 303-384-8011.

This regular column in the Golden Informer identifies some of the items of greater community

interest that are likely to be scheduled for community discussion in coming weeks. For specific agendas and schedules, visit www.cityofgolden.net.

send us your Questions!

Have you ever wondered how your

City government works? What exactly is a second reading of an ordinance? Have you seen a park and wondered how it got its name? Have a ques-tion about the City code or where to find informa-tion about City issues?

Your City of Golden government is happy to answer these and many more questions for you by calling our main line at 303-384-8000 (and yes, it’s still answered during business hours by a real, live person!). But chances are good that if you’re wonder-ing, many of your neighbors may have the same questions, as well. Why not help us inform everyone?

Send your questions about the City govern-ment to the Golden Informer, 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 or [email protected].

Each month, we will publish one of the ques-tions with an answer the whole community will appreciate.


Mayor’s MessaGe

By Mayor Chuck Baroch

Over the last decade, the northwest metro area has seen tremendous growth and development. While this development has had positive impacts on our econ-omy, we are feeling its negative impacts on our streets and highways. That’s

why the Golden City Council and City staff have been actively working to find real solutions to traffic challenges facing our region.

In April 2003, Governor Bill Owens and the Colorado Department of Transportation announced an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) would be conducted to “proceed with the planning of this final beltway segment” (Denver Post, “Ow-ens: beltway’s missing link on the way,” April 16, 2003) through our region. Despite strong indications that this supposedly objective study had a predetermined outcome, Golden has participated in that process in good faith with the hope of helping to find a solution that really will relieve traffic congestion while also preserving and protecting our community and our environment.

We know from our community surveys that this issue is important to you, the citizens and voters of Golden. As your representatives, we have worked to positively influence this process on your behalf and have tried to keep you informed of new developments as the EIS progresses.

Because transportation policy is one area where we must work closely with our col-leagues at the state and federal levels, we felt it was important that you know where candidates for these offices stand on important transportation policy questions.

Over the past six months, we’ve been meeting with candidates to discuss this issue with them. In June, we mailed a survey to all candidates running for the 7th Congres-sional District, Governor, Jefferson County District 3 Commissioner, State House Districts 23, 25 and 26 and State Senate Districts 16 and 20. Their responses to our questionnaire are published on the following pages.

I encourage you to take the time to read their answers and get to know these candi-dates. The people who fill these positions will have a large role to play in determining the future of transportation policy for our region. Your vote will help shape our future.

CounCiL’s CornerBelow is a copy of

the Golden City Council’s calendar. Council meetings and study sessions are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Thursdays in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St., unless otherwise noted.

august � study session

august 10 reGuLar MeetinG

august 17 study session

august 24 reGuLar MeetinG

august �1 Fifth thursday, no meeting

Council’s upcom-ing agendas, packets and meeting min-utes are available online under the City Council link at www.cityofgolden.net, or by calling the City Clerk’s office at 303-384-8015. You can also view stream-ing video of Council meetings online at www.cityofgolden.net/Channel8.

Help Elect Those Supporting Real Transportation Solutions

The Golden Informer august 2006 page 5

Candidates for office in the following races were sent the following survey by the City of Golden. It explained to them that addressing transportation needs in the Northwest Denver Metro area is a chief concern for residents of the City of

Golden. If elected to serve, these candidates will have an opportunity to shape transportation policy in this region and, there-fore, we thought our citizens would be interested in learning more about their views. Candidates were asked to circle one of the listed answers for each of five questions, and were allowed up to 100 words to elaborate on their position. Whether a candidate chose to elaborate on their positions is noted in the last column, and those elaborations are listed on Pages 7 and 8. These submissions have not been edited by the City of Golden in any way for content, grammar, punctuation or style.

Candidate Survey on Transportation Policy

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Bill Ritter

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Rick O’Donnell

Ed Perlmutter

Herb Rubenstein

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house distriCt 2�Gwyn Green

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house distriCt 25Mike Daniels

Rob Witwer

improving traffic flow yes yes yes no Page 8

house distriCt 26Andy Kerr

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improving traffic flow yes yes yes yes Page 8


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senate distriCt 16Joan Fitz-Gerald

Barry Thoma

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senate distriCt 20Maryanne “Moe” Keller

Dick Sargent improving traffic flow yes yes yes no

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JeFFCo distriCt �CoMMissionerDave Auburn

Kathy Hartman

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The Colorado Department of Transportation has been conducting an Environ-mental Impact Study on the Northwest Corridor since 2003. Despite strong indications that this sup-posedly objective study had a predetermined out-come, the City of Golden and its citizens have par-ticipated in the process in good faith. Here, hundreds of Golden citizens turned out to a public meeting in April 2005 with the hope of helping to find a solution that really will relieve traffic congestion while also preserving and protecting our community and our environment.

Golden Citizens voice their opinions on transportation


GovernorBob BeauprezImproving traffic flow in the Northwest Quadrant of the metro area near Golden must be a high priority for our next Gov-ernor. I also believe it is important that the beltway around Denver be completed. However, I do not believe the state should take a heavy handed approach by ignor-ing the concerns of impacted communi-ties. This is why I will continue to urge the affected parties to work together to develop a plan that facilitates efficient transportation of people and goods while minimizing the impact on the surrounding neighborhoods.

Bill RitterThank you for the opportunity to share my transportation thoughts. First, to ef-fectively address transportation issues, all levels of government must do a better job of working together. As Governor, I will create forums so all stakeholders will have a seat at the table, and all voices will be heard. Second, tolling is just one of many transportation strategies and should only be applied when financially feasible and has local support. Third, the passage of Referendum C was a crucial step toward addressing the state’s transportation needs. I am proud to be the only gubernatorial candidate who supported Referendum C.

7th ConGressionaL distriCt

Candidates surveyed by the City of Golden on their transportation policy philosophies were given the opportunity to elabo-rate on the five particular questions asked with elaborations of up to 100 words. Some candidates chose to send a general

statement of their transportation policy philosophy, while others referred back to particular questions in our survey with more detail. Still others chose not to elaborate upon the survey questions. Only those candidates who included a an elaboration appear below. If a candidate does not appear below, please check to see if they answered the City’s survey questions. These submissions have not been edited by the City of Golden in any way for content, grammar, punctuation or style.

Candidate Elaborations on Transportation Policy

Peggy Lamm#5. I think this should be discouraged. Road construction and traffic issues can be looked at in the same way as many of the issues facing our elected officials. We need to fiercely defend taxpayers’ money, while making sure that our infrastructure and programs meet our needs. We need to improve and expand existing roads be-fore we build new ones. I am not inclined to limit the tools decision-makers can use when coming up with solutions. Policy

makers must have the flexibility to come up with creative and comprehensive solu-tions to big problems.

Rick O’DonnellComplex transportation issues cannot be boiled down to simple yes/no answers. Reducing traffic congestion must be a priority for Colorado and especially through Jefferson County. The solution is to develop transportation improvements in a collaborative manner so that local, regional, and statewide needs may be ac-commodated. As a Member of Congress, I will follow the lead of these collaborative solutions and fight for appropriate federal funding and involvement. If we avoid hardened lines in the sand, and the citi-zens of Jeffco can come together, we can develop win-win transportation solutions in the northwest part of the county.

Ed Perlmutter1) I favor improvements to arterials. I won’t support a beltway unless there’s substantial mitigation to noise and pollu-tion from the beltway and reduced speeds in residential areas.2) I do not support “non-compete pacts” in the context of tollroads.3) I oppose placing tolls on existing free lanes, unless the lanes are completely rebuilt.4) Counties or municipalities should not have the power to approve or reject pro-posals to build state highways, any such power would be unconstitutional.5) Consultants developing revenue pro-jections should not be part of the con-struction/ management teams. Consul-tants need to be in as objective a position as possible.

Herb RubensteinI oppose C-470 going through Golden. C-470 should not go through Golden. There is no transportation, environmen-tal or economic justification for such a road. I have had 17 meetings with senior

officials on this proposed road, read every major study, and feel very confident this road, C-470, should not be connected to the Northwest Parkway. I applaud the great work of Tom Atkins, Tom Hoffman, CINQ and others in developing a sensible public policy toward C-470. This answer is summarized from our website, www.herbforcongress.com. My position has been clear and unchanged since I an-nounced my candidacy on June 8, 2005.


house distriCt 25Mike Daniels 1. We need to improve traffic flow not build an expensive toll road to race around the city. 5. Although the consultant may be quali-fied to construct or manage the project, the public might perceive some impropriety or favoritism associated with the contract being awarded.

house distriCt 26Andy Kerr4. Yes, but not sole authority.

senate distriCt 16Barry ThomaHere is what I think in my own words. I am aware of the controversy concern-ing the extension of the metro beltway through the Golden area. As a fiscal conservative the first question I will ask is whether the money to be spent on such a project is worth the benefits gained. Assuming the answer to this question is yes, I would then bring an open mind to the issue. I will seek out and consider all relevant opinions and form my opinion based upon the facts and upon my best judgement.

senate distriCt 20Maryanne “Moe” Keller Regional traffic flow requires upgrades to ALL roadways within the Northwest Quadrant. The role of CDOT is to main-tain highway safety, accessability and improve traffic flow. Nothing should be built without extensive study for noise and environmental mitigation. (I spon-sored a noise mitigation bill that is now law). I do not support toll roads - this amounts to double taxation when used on existing lanes of state highways. I op-pose “non compete” pacts; these violate CDOT’s obligations to upgrade ALL highways. I oppose allowing consul-tants to have contracts in constructing tollways: resulted in serious problems in other states.

Dick SargentVote for Dick Sargent (Golden)

JeFFCo distriCt � CoMMissioner

Kathy Hartman Transportation issues and preserving neighborhoods are too important to be answered in simple, forced choice ques-tions. These are principles I will use to make hard choices. - Improvements to local arterials and the beltway should BOTH be completed. Any plan to complete the beltway should be DESIGNED to reduce speeds to 55 mph in residential areas, mitigate sound, and keep neighborhoods connected.- Toll roads are a last resort for funding. I oppose tolling of existing roads and non-compete clauses- Municipalities should be included in transportation decisions, but not have veto power over decisions that affect the wider region.

house distriCt 2�Gwyn GreenTHE NORTHWEST QUADRANT DOES NOT NEED A BELTWAY! Traffic engineering studies completed in 2000 and again in 2006 clearly show the need for north-south corridor improvements to relieve traffic congestion – not a belt-way. I have carried legislation to protect Golden from this vanity beltway, and will continue to do so. It is not enough to wait on this issue, so critical to Golden’s future. I am continually involved and legislatively proactive to insure Golden’s interests are met.

Patricia Holloway1. As chairman of the Northwest Quadrant Study, I have always agreed with the study findings. A four lane divided highway with grade separated intersections will move traffic safely.2. I don’t like any public process that is not honest and above board.3. Absolutely. Since the beginning of the study, I have questioned the ability to toll a free road paid for by taxpayer money.4. I have always been a strong proponent of local control.5. No! As you know that was a major problem I had with the proposed juvenile sex offender home.

transportation soLutionsFiLE PHOTO

The City of Golden has developed its own preferred plan for improving transporta-tion on U.S. Highway 6 and State High-way 93. Called the Muller Study, the plan calls for part of the road to be covered by parkland, which would include regional trails and bike paths (pictured left). For a copy of the Muller Study, call the Golden Communications Office at 303-384-8132.


Golden District 2 City Councilor Karen Oxman com-pleted the requirements for and was honored with the Colorado Municipal League’s Municipal Elected Of-

ficials Leadership Training Program award and certification at the 84th annual CML conference June 23 in Breckenridge.

The CML Leadership Training Program consist of three capacity-building segments. Oxman is among more than 300 municipal officials statewide who have completed the first segment of the training program. The certificate level is the first segment of the program.

The Municipal Elected Officials Leadership Program was started in January 1991 by CML’s Executive Board to recognize the efforts of officials who go the extra mile to increase their knowledge of municipal government and their capacity to lead. Any municipal elected offi-cials may participate, and there are currently more than 400 elected officials in the program.

“As someone new to municipal government and the role of an elected official, I was very happy to have this tool available to me when I was elected in the fall of 2003,” Coun-cilor Oxman said. “CML does a great job of training and educating, allowing those of us who participate in the program to do a better job for our communities. If we care enough to run for office and we win, we should take advantage of any available information in order to do the best job possible.”

The program assists citizens in making the challenging transition to an elected munici-pal position and provides veteran officials with a stronger working knowledge base. The training and experience participants gain through the program translates into more effec-tive government at the municipal level.

Work on both the Gate-way Station and Jackson Court con-

struction projects in down-town Golden will continue in August.

Jackson Court (between the Buffalo Rose and An-thony’s Pizza on 12th Street) is scheduled for occupancy this month! The exte-rior and leased spac-es in the interior should be complete, as well as the sidewalk

reconstruction.In the July Informer, we re-

ported that street work could begin as early as July on the Gateway Station project (the former Hested’s building at 14th Street and Washing-ton Avenue) to ensure that

all those affected would not have been surprised. A short delay in the util-

ity relocation sched-ule has pushed the work to

begin the first week of August. In

early August, the entire site should be fenced off and street work will be underway. The remainder of the project’s schedule remains as pre-viously reported.

The public is also invited to at-tend a 9 a.m. wrecking ball cere-mony on Saturday, Aug. 12 to see a portion of the south wall of the old Hested’s building come down!

For more information on these and other downtown develop-ments, visit the Golden Urban Re-newal Authority’s web site at www.gura.com.

doWntoWn deveLopMents

Downtown Golden Construction Update

are you WatChinG?Golden City Council meetings are now

available on Comcast Channel 8 live at 7 p.m. thursdays.

rebroadcasts are available at various times

throughout the week — check online at

www.cityofgolden.net/ Channel8 for the

rebroadcast schedule.

you can also view streaming video online!

vhs and dvd recordings can be checked out at the

Golden public Library.

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Councilor oxman receives Leadership award

Councilor Karen Oxman


GoLden CoMMunity CaLendar throuGh sept. �“Colorado Modernism: 1930-1970” exhibitFoothills Art Center showcases an historic exhibition of Colorado artists celebrating their place in our country‘s modernist art tradition. The modernist movement in art was strong in the West, and artists in Colorado made many great contributions. Denver artist and col-lector Tracy Felix served as the guest curator for this exciting historical exhi-bition. Felix includes artists working in Colorado who are often overlooked, and reveals how they fit into the larger picture of American art history. Also on exhibit will be several works by Golden-based photographer, James Milmoe. For information on hours, costs and compan-ion exhibits, visit www.foothillsartcen-ter.org or call 303-279-3922.

auG. 5, 12, 19 & 26Golden Farmers MarketThe Golden Farmers Market continues from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in his-toric downtown Golden at 10th and Il-linois streets, in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library. Come and enjoy fresh vegetables, fruits, jams, sweets and snacks, potted plants, cut flowers and

even free horse-drawn carriage rides! It’s a great place to shop and come get to know your neighbors! Plenty of parking is available on 11th Street near the Clear Creek History Park – just take the Clear Creek walk over the Billy Drew foot-bridge to the market.

auG. 6Mountain Melodies Music FestivalThe third annual Mountain Melodies Music Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 at the Buffalo Bill Museum park. There will be six acoustic bands, western poetry and sto-ries, workshops, young fiddlers, crafts and historic reenactors. Food is available at the museum cafe or bring your own picnic. This is a family event with free admission, presented by Warren and Je-lene Kennison and The Buffalo Bill Mu-seum and Grave. For more information, call 303-206-9248 or 303-526-0747.

auG. 1�Goodbye to Vanover TreeIn the May issue of the Golden Informer, explained the necessary removal of the large, more than 100 year old Cotton-wood tree in Vanover Park (you can read

it online at www.cityofgolden.net). The Golden Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Golden Landmarks Association have planned a ceremony for citizens to come say their final goodbyes to the tree from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13.

The tree will be honored by GLA with a plaque marking it as the City’s “Oldest Living Landmark.” Local histo-rians will provide a history of the tree and all it has seen occur in its lifetime “watch-ing over Golden” in an official ceremony beginning at 5 p.m. Musicians, artists and poets will also honor the tree that has “seen it all.”

Parking is limited and it is suggested that the public park downtown in a city parking lot and stroll down the Clear Creek Trail to the event in Vanover Park. Handicapped parking will be avail-able in the adjacent lot.

auG. 18, 25, sept. 1, 8, 15Movies and Music in the ParkThe City of Golden and GREAT (Golden Resource for Education, Arts and The-ater) have joined forces once again this year to produce the combined Movies & Music in the Park series. This year’s free series runs five consecutive Friday nights beginning Aug. 18 in Parfet Park, at 10th Street and Washington Avenue in picturesque downtown Golden.

In a new twist, this year’s series will feature both music and a movie each night. (In past years, the movies and concerts alternated each week.) Bands will begin performing at 7 p.m.

and will play until dusk, shortly after 8 p.m., when the featured movie of the night will begin. So gather up the family and stop downtown to pick up a picnic dinner on your way to get your seats at the park!

The schedule is as follows:• Aug. 18 – The Winstons and

“Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit”

• Aug. 25 – Bonnie Phipps and “Shrek 2”

• Sept. 1 – Tropical Coyotes and “Goonies”

Sept. 8 – Jon Chandler and “Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade”

• Sept. 15 – Xiren and “Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire”

More information on these artists and movies is available online at www.gold-engreat.org or www.cityofgolden.net.

auG. 19 & 20Golden Fine Arts FestivalCome browse a variety of beautiful art at Colorado’s most accessible fine arts festi-val. The Golden Fine Arts Festival placed #50 nationally among the 2005 Best Fine Art and Design Shows by Sunshine Artist magazine. This year’s 16th annual Golden Fine Arts Festival is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 on 11th Street just west of Washington Avenue in historic downtown Golden.

The festival welcomes more than 140 high-quality artists in a variety of media, including ceramic arts, fiber arts, glass,

jewelry, mixed media, painting, photog-raphy, sculpture and more. The juried fes-tival is an open-air art gallery in a lovely foothills setting adjacent to Clear Creek.

There is no admission fee to come enjoy the festival, which, as always, includes free horse-drawn carriage rides through historic downtown Golden, free musical entertainment, artists demonstra-tions and a hands-on Kids Art Zone that is always a hit with younger art patrons. For more information, visit www.golden-fineartsfestival.org or call 303-279-3113.

auG. 19 & 201800s Arts & Trades FairSee and talk to both 1800s artisans and modern-day artists in one not-to-be-missed weekend of fun in historic down-town Golden. The 1800s Arts & Trades Fair at Clear Creek History Park takes place in conjunction with the Golden Fine Arts Festival on Aug. 19 & 20. Browse beautiful contemporary artwork and then step back in time to see how the artisans of yesteryear crafted their

wares. Admission to the 1800s Arts & Trades Fair is free, and it is located at the corner of 11th and Arapahoe streets, adjacent to the Golden Fine Arts Festival and picturesque Clear Creek. Call 303-278-3557 or visit www.clearcreekhisto-rypark.org for more information.

auG. 20JSO Concerts in the ParkThe Jefferson Symphony Orchestra pres-ents its free summer Concerts in the Park series, with the Golden concert scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 in Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue. The theme for this concert is “World Tour – Join the Adventure,” featuring a range of big band, popular and classi-cal music conducted by JSO Associate Conductor David Ackerman. The concert is sponsored in part by the City of Golden and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Call 303-278-4237 or visit www.jeffersnsymphony.com for information on the other concerts in the series being held in neighboring cities.

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Spend some quality time with the kids without spending a tank of gas to get there. Right here in Golden,you can have lunch at your favorite restaurant, hike the Triceratops Trail, visit the Clear Creek History Park,and still be back in time to have dinner with the family. Find more family fun at 2HourVacation.com


GoLden CoMMunity CaLendar throuGh sept. �“Colorado Modernism: 1930-1970” exhibitFoothills Art Center showcases an historic exhibition of Colorado artists celebrating their place in our country‘s modernist art tradition. The modernist movement in art was strong in the West, and artists in Colorado made many great contributions. Denver artist and col-lector Tracy Felix served as the guest curator for this exciting historical exhi-bition. Felix includes artists working in Colorado who are often overlooked, and reveals how they fit into the larger picture of American art history. Also on exhibit will be several works by Golden-based photographer, James Milmoe. For information on hours, costs and compan-ion exhibits, visit www.foothillsartcen-ter.org or call 303-279-3922.

auG. 5, 12, 19 & 26Golden Farmers MarketThe Golden Farmers Market continues from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in his-toric downtown Golden at 10th and Il-linois streets, in the parking lot just west of the Golden Library. Come and enjoy fresh vegetables, fruits, jams, sweets and snacks, potted plants, cut flowers and

even free horse-drawn carriage rides! It’s a great place to shop and come get to know your neighbors! Plenty of parking is available on 11th Street near the Clear Creek History Park – just take the Clear Creek walk over the Billy Drew foot-bridge to the market.

auG. 6Mountain Melodies Music FestivalThe third annual Mountain Melodies Music Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 at the Buffalo Bill Museum park. There will be six acoustic bands, western poetry and sto-ries, workshops, young fiddlers, crafts and historic reenactors. Food is available at the museum cafe or bring your own picnic. This is a family event with free admission, presented by Warren and Je-lene Kennison and The Buffalo Bill Mu-seum and Grave. For more information, call 303-206-9248 or 303-526-0747.

auG. 1�Goodbye to Vanover TreeIn the May issue of the Golden Informer, explained the necessary removal of the large, more than 100 year old Cotton-wood tree in Vanover Park (you can read

it online at www.cityofgolden.net). The Golden Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Golden Landmarks Association have planned a ceremony for citizens to come say their final goodbyes to the tree from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13.

The tree will be honored by GLA with a plaque marking it as the City’s “Oldest Living Landmark.” Local histo-rians will provide a history of the tree and all it has seen occur in its lifetime “watch-ing over Golden” in an official ceremony beginning at 5 p.m. Musicians, artists and poets will also honor the tree that has “seen it all.”

Parking is limited and it is suggested that the public park downtown in a city parking lot and stroll down the Clear Creek Trail to the event in Vanover Park. Handicapped parking will be avail-able in the adjacent lot.

auG. 18, 25, sept. 1, 8, 15Movies and Music in the ParkThe City of Golden and GREAT (Golden Resource for Education, Arts and The-ater) have joined forces once again this year to produce the combined Movies & Music in the Park series. This year’s free series runs five consecutive Friday nights beginning Aug. 18 in Parfet Park, at 10th Street and Washington Avenue in picturesque downtown Golden.

In a new twist, this year’s series will feature both music and a movie each night. (In past years, the movies and concerts alternated each week.) Bands will begin performing at 7 p.m.

and will play until dusk, shortly after 8 p.m., when the featured movie of the night will begin. So gather up the family and stop downtown to pick up a picnic dinner on your way to get your seats at the park!

The schedule is as follows:• Aug. 18 – The Winstons and

“Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit”

• Aug. 25 – Bonnie Phipps and “Shrek 2”

• Sept. 1 – Tropical Coyotes and “Goonies”

Sept. 8 – Jon Chandler and “Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade”

• Sept. 15 – Xiren and “Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire”

More information on these artists and movies is available online at www.gold-engreat.org or www.cityofgolden.net.

auG. 19 & 20Golden Fine Arts FestivalCome browse a variety of beautiful art at Colorado’s most accessible fine arts festi-val. The Golden Fine Arts Festival placed #50 nationally among the 2005 Best Fine Art and Design Shows by Sunshine Artist magazine. This year’s 16th annual Golden Fine Arts Festival is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 on 11th Street just west of Washington Avenue in historic downtown Golden.

The festival welcomes more than 140 high-quality artists in a variety of media, including ceramic arts, fiber arts, glass,

jewelry, mixed media, painting, photog-raphy, sculpture and more. The juried fes-tival is an open-air art gallery in a lovely foothills setting adjacent to Clear Creek.

There is no admission fee to come enjoy the festival, which, as always, includes free horse-drawn carriage rides through historic downtown Golden, free musical entertainment, artists demonstra-tions and a hands-on Kids Art Zone that is always a hit with younger art patrons. For more information, visit www.golden-fineartsfestival.org or call 303-279-3113.

auG. 19 & 201800s Arts & Trades FairSee and talk to both 1800s artisans and modern-day artists in one not-to-be-missed weekend of fun in historic down-town Golden. The 1800s Arts & Trades Fair at Clear Creek History Park takes place in conjunction with the Golden Fine Arts Festival on Aug. 19 & 20. Browse beautiful contemporary artwork and then step back in time to see how the artisans of yesteryear crafted their

wares. Admission to the 1800s Arts & Trades Fair is free, and it is located at the corner of 11th and Arapahoe streets, adjacent to the Golden Fine Arts Festival and picturesque Clear Creek. Call 303-278-3557 or visit www.clearcreekhisto-rypark.org for more information.

auG. 20JSO Concerts in the ParkThe Jefferson Symphony Orchestra pres-ents its free summer Concerts in the Park series, with the Golden concert scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 in Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue. The theme for this concert is “World Tour – Join the Adventure,” featuring a range of big band, popular and classi-cal music conducted by JSO Associate Conductor David Ackerman. The concert is sponsored in part by the City of Golden and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Call 303-278-4237 or visit www.jeffersnsymphony.com for information on the other concerts in the series being held in neighboring cities.

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.

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Have you ever had an idea for making your community a better place, if only you had some funds

to work with? Well now, you can make those dreams a reality, thanks to $10,000 provided to the City of Golden by the LMC Community Foundation. The mon-ey is to be used for small grants to grass-roots efforts designed to improve the con-nectedness and health of neighborhoods in Golden.

Projects are limited only by your imagi-nation. In the past, the LMC Community Foundation has made awards for neigh-borhood parks, block parties, signage, and street, sidewalk and path repairs.

The process to award funds to neigh-borhood efforts is simple and informal. To participate, individuals come together and determine the community issue they want to address. The group submits an applica-tion to the City Manager’s Office, atten-tion: Denise Hish, 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401; or [email protected]. No deadline has been set, but the grant money will be awarded to deserving projects on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications can be submitted in any form you choose, but should include the following information:

• Contact person, mailing address and daytime phone number.

• Describe the neighborhood or community that will be the beneficiary of the grant.

• List the people working with you on this proposed project.

• What is the opportu-nity or area of concern

in your community that your group has organized to address?

• How will this strengthen or connect your neighborhood?

• How will you implement your idea and what is your time frame?

• How many people in the community will this project impact?

• What is the total cost of the project?• Will your proposal receive funding

from other sources? If yes, from whom and when?

• How will this program or project finan-cially sustain itself beyond the initial start-up?

• How will you evaluate the success of this program?

Successful applicants will be expected to submit a final report describing the re-sults of the project and the lessons learned. Most grants are expected to be less than $900 each, but the City will consider more expensive projects if justified by the ex-pected impact. For more information or if you have questions, call 303-384-8011.

Community Grants availablefor neighborhood Betterment projects

sChooL suppLies needed

It’s back to school time and kids every-

where are stocking up on school supplies. The Christian Action Guild in Golden is trying to fill the school supply needs of children whose par-ents cannot afford these essential learning tools throughout the year.

Supplies needed in-clude wide-lined 3-ring notebook paper, pocket dictionaries, pocket folders, compasses, index cards, tablets, calculators, rulers, back-packs, glue, scissors, pens, pencils, colored pencils and crayons.

Every donation helps provide a child with the supplies they need to be successful in school. Donations can be deliv-ered to the Christian Ac-tion Guild, 1401 Ford St., between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through-out the school year.

If you have questions or would like more information about the Christian Action Guild, call 303-279-5674.

The Golden Informer august 2006 page 1�

Rabid bats are of concern in Jefferson County. Four bats have tested positive for rabies in the Jefferson County area since May. Rabies is an

infectious viral disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals and is fatal if left un-treated. Bats are the most common carriers of rabies in Colorado and Jefferson County. It is important to un-derstand the dangers exposure to bats may present and do everything possible to minimize contact.

Rabid bats may show abnormal behavior, such as outdoor activity during daylight, they may be grounded or paralyzed, and if approached may bite a person or animal. Not all rabid bats act abnormally, but bats that do act abnormally are more likely to have rabies.

prevention tips:• Vaccinate dogs, cats, ferrets, etc.,

against rabies.• Keep pets under supervision.• Do not handle wild animals and instruct children not to handle wild

animals. If you see a wild animal or a stray, espe-

cially if the animal is acting strangely, call an animal control officer at 303-384-8045.

• Get pets spayed or neutered. Pets that are fixed are less likely to leave home, become strays, and make more stray animals.

• Keep bats out of your household. Close windows and doors at night and repair any damaged screens.

Rabies can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected bat or through the bite of any infected mammal. Unvaccinated dogs and cats that are exposed to rabies must be vaccinated for rabies and then held in strict quarantine for six months at the owner’s expense.

What to do iF Bitten and/or exposed to a Bat: If bitten by a bat, dog, cat, raccoon or other mammal

that may be infected with rabies, wash the affected area thoroughly and seek medical advice immediately. Con-tact an animal control officer at 303-384-8045 and notify them of the location of the animal so that, if indicated, the animal can undergo appropriate testing or quarantine.

For more information, call the Jefferson County De-partment of Health and Environment at 303-271-5730 or 303-271-5755 or visit http://health.jeffco.us.

Rabies infected Bats in Jeffco Pose Threat to Humans and Pets

The Jefferson County Business Resource Center (JCBRC) was

formed to encourage entrepreneurial activity and growth by serving as a one-stop center providing access to resources and comprehensive servic-es at no cost or low cost for residents and business owners within Jefferson County.

The JCBRC opened June 30 at 1667 Cole Blvd. in Suite 400 of Building 19, in Lakewood. The Director is De-nise Stephens.

The business center’s interactive web site, www.jeffcobrc.org, provides public access to specifically guided

tours for either start-up or existing businesses.

Other business services provided by the JCBRC include:

• Assistance with developing a business plan

• Business viability analysis and strategic planning

• Business structure information• Business start-up kit• Marketing analysis• Mailing lists• Geographic Information Systems

(GIS) providing demographic,

consumer expenditure and life-style information

• Custom business research• Brand and marketing materials

assistance• Information on sources of

financing• Assistance with locating com-

mercial space, buildings and sites• Vendor lists• Workforce and education

informationFor more information, call 303-

996-8976 or visit www.jeffcobrc.org.

new Center provides Business resources


The New Zealand mudsnail, a mollusk, is native only to New Zealand. It was first discov-

ered in North America in the 1980s in the Snake, Madison and Idaho rivers. No one knows how it arrived there, but this very small, invasive creature quickly spread to Yellow-stone National Park. From there it has spread to many other bodies of water, streams and rivers across the west, including throughout Colora-do, and it is now considered a serious threat to our own Clear Creek.

The mudsnail invades new habitat when it becomes attached to fishing gear, boats, trailers or even fish and bait, and then comes off in the next stream or river where these items are used. Mudsnails consume aquatic vegetation, upsetting the delicate balance of the aquatic environment.

hoW to identiFy the MudsnaiL• The mudsnail is an average of 1/8 of an inch long, but can be as small as a grain

of sand, and has a gray-brown cone-shaped shell that consists of five whirls. They can live in all kinds of waters — from silted river bottoms to clear mountain streams. The mudsnail can tolerate temperatures from 32ºF to 77ºF, but prefer temperatures of about 66ºF.

• They reproduce asexually; it only takes ONE to start a whole new population! • Mudsnails can survive out of water for several days, so it’s easy to see how they

can move about and survive on recreational gear.

heLp stop the MudsnaiLDensities of more than 500,000 mudsnails per square yard have been found in Yellow-

stone National Park. Because of this mollusk’s lack of predators (it’s controlled natu-rally by a parasite in New Zealand that doesn’t exist here), it often has a great advantage over native species and in many cases can overwhelm native plants and animals.

Biological invasions can change the way we use and enjoy our natural resources, and these changes are often not for the better. Trout and other recreational fisheries could be reduced forever.

heLp ControL the spread• Rinse mud and debris from waders and gear after each use, before moving on to

the next stop. • Take a hot water bath (120ºF) for several minutes. • Let equipment dry for several days between uses. Remember that mudsnails can

survive several days out of water. • Dry heat will kill them. Spray with soapy water and leave them in the hot sun for sev-

eral hours. The soap breaks down the mucous that helps them hold on to moisture.

tiny Mudsnail poses huge risk to CreekvHelp Reach Out to Crime Victims in Crucial Times

of Need

Do you want to become more

involved in your com-munity? Victim Out-reach Information (VOI) offers opportunities to work directly with crime victims, offering support and access to resources during a critical stage of trauma.

Volunteer Victim Advocates work closely with law enforcement and the court system to ensure victims’ rights are upheld and needs are met.

VOI was established in 1986 and serves resi-dents in Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Golden, Mountain View, Lakeside and the Colo-rado School of Mines in Jefferson County.

The application pro-cess is selective and ap-plicants must be at least 21 years of age, submit to a background check, and attend a 40-hour training. No experience is necessary.

Applications are being accepted for September 2006 train-ing. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Mutton at 303-202-2196 or by email at [email protected].

voLunteer opportunities


save your Cans

Don’t forget to recy-cle your aluminum

cans at the Splash Recy-cling Center. Golden is once again participating in the U.S. Conference of Mayors Cash for Cans Challenge. The contest runs from Sept. 15 through Sept. 30, 2006. All proceeds from recycled aluminum will be used to make im-provements to the Splash Recycling Center. Call 303-834-8183 with questions.

As part of a community service project, the Golden Fire Depart-ment’s 2006 recruit academy

raised $1,839.79 for the Denver Chil-dren’s Hospital Burn Center. A check was presented in a ceremony July 14.

The 2003 Golden recruit academy started a tradition in which each academy is encouraged to complete a project that emphasizes the importance of communi-ty service to the fire service. The project is intended to give something back to the communities the firefighters serve or to honor the profession of firefighting.

This year, the recruit firefighters de-cided to raise money with a car wash and silent auction benefiting the Children’s Hospital Burn Center. The silent auction

included many of the recruits volunteer-ing additional time to do yard work, car-pentry and other odd jobs.

“Community service projects like this year’s show the kind of people we have volunteering in Golden, Fairmount and Pleasant View,” said Golden Fire Training Chief Kevin Milan. “The re-cruits did this on their own time, in ad-dition to holding down regular jobs and completing 240 hours of training in a 3-month period during the academy. They and their families deserve a great deal of credit.”

The nearly $2,000 donation is ear-marked by the Burn Center for much-needed equipment, including two spe-cialized treatment tubs.

Recruit Academy Raises Fundsfor Children’s Hospital Burn Center

Summer has brought Golden some very hot and dry conditions this

year, despite some of the rainfall we received in early July. This hot, dry weather may have severely stressed many trees in a very short period of time, especially trees that had been recently planted.

Here are some helpful tips for tree watering:

Tree roots are not carrots. Tree root systems can spread two to three times wider than the height of a tree. Most of the tree’s absorbing roots are in the top 12 inches of soil. Water should be applied within the dripline – the area underneath the tree as far out as its farthest reaching branches.

Water deeply and slowly. Apply water so that it moistens the critical root zone to a depth of 12 inches. Methods for watering include a deep root fork

or needle, soaker hose or soft spray wand. Apply water to many locations under the dripline. If a deep root fork or needle is used, insert the device no deeper than 8 inches into the soil.

Apply the correct amount of water. To assure survival of the tree, apply 10 gallons of water for each inch or two of the tree’s diameter. For exam-ple, a 2-inch diameter tree will need 20 gallons per watering.

Know how often to water during various times of year. During the Fall and Winter (October through March), water once or twice a month depend-ing on the weather, temperature and soil conditions. In Spring and Sum-mer (April through September), wa-ter three times per month, depending on weather and watering restrictions.

Mulch helps retain soil mois-ture. Apply organic mulch within

the dripline to a depth of 4 inches. Leave a 6-inch space between the mulch and the trunk of the tree. Mulch ma-terials can include wood chips, bark, leaves and evergreen needles.

Moisture is need-ed to avoid disease. Drought-stressed trees are more vulner-able to disease and in-sect infestations and branch dieback. Keep a watchful eye for anything that looks out of the ordinary.

For more details on tree water-ing, visit www.watersaver.org or call City Forester Dave High at 303-384-8141.

helpful tips on tree Watering


National Night Out is Aug. 1Don’t forget Golden Police Department’s “A Golden Night in the Park” National

Night Out event is coming up Aug. 1. The festivities start at 5 p.m. with food, live entertainment, face painting, games, prizes and lots of fun in Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue.

New this year, the Police Department’s Traffic Unit will be on hand offering free child seat installations and safety inspections.

Best of all, it’s free! So come out and see police and fire equipment, meet your neigh-bors, talk with police and fire personnel and have some fun.

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Code

Q & a

Q: What are the laws regard-

ing riding a bicycle at night? - Jesse H.

A: The Colorado Revised Statutes

Sections 42-4-1412 and 42-4-221 regulate the usage of bicycles. The statutes require anyone riding a bicycle between dusk and dawn to have a white light illuminated on the front of their bi-cycle that is visible to at least 500 feet in front. A red reflector is required on the back and on the sides of a bicycle, which must be visible for 600 feet from any direction. Any violation of these statutes could result in a traffic ticket with points being as-sessed against a driver’s license.

The Golden Munici-pal Code on bicycles follows the Colorado Revised Statutes. For additional information on bicycle or traffic laws, visit www.cityof-golden.net or www.cbi.state.co.us.

As the summer comes to a close, the Golden Police Department wants to

remind motorists that schools are starting classes throughout August. Please slow down and be aware of children walking to and from school or the bus stop.

Remember to stop for flashing red lights on school buses and drive with caution when following a bus through a residential area. School zones are clearly posted as 25-MPH for the safety of children, their parents and the traffic on the street.

Please hang up your cell phone and watch carefully while driving near a school. It only takes a moment of distraction to seriously hurt or kill a child running across the street.

Crossing guards are stationed around the

elementary schools at major streets to help children safely cross. Their stop signs do mean “STOP,” so please obey.

If you see a group of children prepar-ing to cross a street without a crossing guard, please take a moment to stop so they can continue safely on their way to school. A few moments of caution and patience can be the difference between life and death.

If you have any questions or concerns about school safety, contact one of Golden’s School Resource Officers at the school or by calling 303-384-8031. If you would like to report an unsafe motorist or safety prob-lem, call the Golden Police Department’s non-emergency number at 303-384-8045.

help Keep school Children safe:stop for school Buses and at Crosswalks


As you may have read in the June 2006 issue of the Golden Informer, an excit-

ing expansion and renovation proj-ect is underway at the Golden Com-munity Center this summer and fall. The project includes renovation of the preschool area, game room, front desk, locker rooms, climb-ing wall and fitness area, as well as square footage being added to a number of areas.

While the Parks and Recreation staff is making every effort to con-tinue providing service throughout construction, there will be times when certain amenities of the Cen-ter are not available for use. Weekly updates on construction are being provided online at www.cityofgold-en.net/projects.asp and are posted at the Community Center.

As of July 31, the locker rooms and the swimming area were closed and are scheduled to reopen in mid-October.

The locker rooms are sched-uled to be renovated with new tile floors, new countertops, new lock-ers and benches, and new wall tile. The women’s side will have privacy showers added and the family lock-er room will be slightly expanded. The City realizes the major incon-venience closing the locker rooms imposes on patrons, but several oth-er options were considered, and this solution has the least impact for the shortest period of time on a smaller number of people.

Because of state health depart-ment rules, the City cannot operate the swimming pools without show-ers and restroom facilities available. Again, several alternative solutions were investigated, however, a com-plete closure was found to be the

best solution for multiple reasons. Although the Splash water park

closes its regular season on La-bor Day, Sept. 4, in order to offset the impact of the pool closure, the Splash will keep its lap pool open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through September (weather permitting) to give citizens a place to swim.

Community Center annual passes and punch cards will be honored at the Splash during the pool closure. Current annual pass holders will be given a 20% discount if they renew for next year, or they will be able

to “freeze” their pass during the 10 week shut down. Daily fees us-ers will be given 2-for-1 passes for a brief period after the renovation. Please call the Community Center if you have questions about passes.

Any major renovation project brings inconvenience. The City thanks customers in advance for their patience and understanding as we all look forward to a beautiful, new facility at the completion of the project. If you have questions or concerns, call the Golden Commu-nity Center at 303-384-8100.

Golden Community Center Remodel Update

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Golden Community Centeractivities calendar

What’s New at the Golden Community Center?Kick –n-FlexKick-n-Flex is a combination of kick-boxing, stretching and flexing of the muscles. Join this new total body condi-tioning class to keep fit, tone your phy-sique and pound stress into submission!

Wednesdays, 12 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.

�0 Minute Core ConditioningThis workout focuses on abdominals and lower back. Various exercises

using the ball, mat and gravity will strengthen the core area.

Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.

�0 Minute interval BlastKick off the evening with this fast, half hour interval class. Work your whole body with fun cardio moves and muscle toning exercises. A great, quick way to de-stress after work, on a regular basis!

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.

and starting in september: Body pumpStrengthen your entire physique in this class, working with the body bar and focusing on free weight toning. For beginners and hard-core enthusiasts – start your day in a powerful way!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Check out the Fall Brochure or call

303 384 8100 for more information!

$25 offroom or Pavilion rental

Offer valid toward pavilion, community room, and full-day rentals only. Discount applied toward rentals made in 2006 for the year 2006 or 2007 only. Not valid toward birthday party packages.

the Golden Community Center1470 10th street • GoLden, Co 80401�0�-�84-81�� • [email protected]

Golden’s recreation staff is following up on another successful summer of

softball with more opportunities for adults than ever before. Summer rosters were filled with more than 100 softball teams participating in various leagues ranging from recreational to competitive.

This fall, another full lineup of soft-ball leagues is expected to draw teams from Golden and throughout the metro area. Leagues will begin mid-August and registrations are currently being ac-cepted at the Golden Community Center or online at www.goldenrec.com.

If softball doesn’t get your batter

swinging, there are other programs available, especially for those young at heart. Adult kickball and dodgeball leagues are on deck to bring out the kid in all of us. These recreational programs are designed with one goal in mind: having fun! Kickball and dodgeball leagues have flourished across the coun-try as more adults search for an activity for their friends and family to enjoy together, regardless of skill level.

For those looking for more traditional athletics this fall, Golden always has a full schedule of adult volleyball and basketball leagues, as well. Leagues

are available for every level of play; we have a home for all teams, regardless of skill level.

All activities are currently accepting registrations at the Golden Community Center. For more information, contact Becky Richmond at 303-384-8194 or visit www.cityofgolden.net/parksandrec.

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auG. 18the Winstons

Wallace & Gromit: the Curse of the Were-rabbit

Bring a picnic dinner and come get your spot early! Music will

begin at 7 p.m. and Movies will start at dusk, shortly after 8 p.m.

auG. 25Bonnie phipps

shrek 2sept. 1

tropical Coyotethe Goonies

sept. 15xiren

harry potter andthe Goblet of Fire

sept. 8Jon Chandler

indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Produced by the city of Golden and

Golden resource for Education arts and theater (GrEat).

For more information, visit WWW.GoLdenGreat.orG.

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