The big event today is the Golden Chamber’s Knock Your Boots Off Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting. This takes place in Parfet Park (10th and Washington), and includes 30 chilis, 90 beers, and a live show by Buckstein! A portion of the proceeds goes towards the Golden Chamber of Commerce’s Scholarship Fund for Golden High School and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
The 9Health Fair happens today from 8AM-12PM at Bell Middle School. Please join us at our 9Health Fair this fall. This is your chance to make your health a priority all in one place to make it convenient for you and the whole family. Check out the NEW screenings – hs-CRP (for heart health) and Blood Type (ONLY ordered ONLINE) as well as a variety of important health education and free screenings. Register online today to make your commitment to your health!
Dinosaur Ridge will be celebrating Girl Scout Day & National Fossil Day from 9AM-3PM. Girl Scouts of all ages can walk where dinosaurs once roamed while fulfilling badge requirements. Experienced geoscientists will explain fossil footprints, show dinosaur bones, and make ancient Colorado come to life! Representatives from local STEM-focused organizations will lead hands-on activities and Girl Scouts can work toward earning merit badges. During this event, we’re recognizing National Fossil Day, so come learn about fossils and celebrate.
Period Six Studio is offering an interesting class today at 11AM: DIY Oil Diffuser Class. Call 303-278-2150 to make sure they still have spots available.
The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a “Colorado State Ballot Issues Community Forum” today from 1-3PM at the Jefferson Unitarian Church. Become an informed voter! This informative event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County and the Jefferson Unitarian Church Community Action Network (JUC CAN). The presentation will provide both the pro and con arguments to help educate voters on these important election items. Your vote is your voice.
Councilor Casey Brown is having a Cabernet/Chardonnay with a Councilor this afternoon at 3PM at the home of Dixie Termin and Ron Miller, 400 White Ash Drive (map).
Natural Grocers is hosting a free program (Thriving Thyroid) from 5-6PM this afternoon.
Dr. Ann Barter of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic will be talking about thyroid health, autoimmune conditions, and natural, effective ways to keep your thyroid thriving with proper nutrition and functional medicine.
There’s a Golden City Historic Ghost Tour & Pub Crawl tonight from 7:15-10PM. Stories come to life as you meet the ghosts who haunt the streets of Old Golden City. You will feel the energy of Golden’s darker past while enjoying some of the best pubs and saloons in town! This tour is for age 21 and over. You can chose to drink or not on the tour, that is completely up to your discretion as alcohol is not included in the ticket price. We meet in front of the Dove Inn Bed & Breakfast at 711 14th St, (Corner of 14th Street & Prospectors Alley) at 7:15 PM. The Pub Crawl starts at 7:30 PM and takes about 2 1/2 hours and usually ends around 10 PM. Food is available at the final destination if you’ve worked up an appetite (not included in the ticket price). The tour will take place rain or shine, so please dress accordingly – we will be walking to our locations, so take that into account as well. If you’re feeling spooky, dress up! Tickets are not refundable.
