Dear Readers: I’ve been thinking of starting a guest editorial or letters to the editor section. I suggest this with some trepidation, because I don’t want incoherent rants…we already have Nextdoor for that. I want to provide a place where people can write clear, well-thought-out statements on Golden-related topics. Would you like that? Would you want to submit letters/editorials? Let me know.
The Friends of the Geology Museum will host ED Talks today and next Tues, June 25th, from 11:30-12:30. The topic is the world-famous Pikes Peak Batholith. Ed will cover Colorado Precambrian today and Pegmatites next Tuesday. The talks take place in the conference room across the hall from the Museum. Brown bag lunches are welcome.
The Library will host a program at 1PM – MUFON: UFOs in America. Presidents, astronauts and astronomers are some of the people who’ve seen and believe in UFOs. Learn why UFOs continue to be a hot topic in America. Suitable for: Adults
The Local Licensing Authority meets at 2:30 this afternoon in City Council Chambers. Rocky Mountain Organic Medicine (medical marijuana business located at 511 Orchard St) is scheduled to renew their license. In order to do so, they must show the judge that they have renewed their lease. Canyon Point Wine & Spirits (103 N. Rubey), 7-Eleven (399 N. Washington), Anthony’s Pizza (600 12th St.), and Indulge (1299 Washington Ave.) are also renewing their licenses. They will also hold a hearing with Walgreens regarding sales of tobacco products.
The Golden Urban Renewal Authority and Downtown Development Authority are holding a joint open house from 6-7:30 at the Community Center (map). They want to consult the public concerning changes they’re considering funding. This open house will be of particular interest to you if you live or own property in their districts (downtown, 8th Street, West Colfax, or the area around Natural Grocers). Do you want street updates? Workforce housing? Public Art? A bandshell in Parfet Park? What do you think they should do with the Astor House?
The Parks, Recreation, & Museums Commission will meet at 7PM in Council Chambers. They will hear a presentation about the proposed sale of the Astor House to the owners of the Dove Inn. A new group called Stewards of Golden Open Space will introduce themselves and explain their mission. The Commission will also discuss “Hard Surface Court Lining Discussion.” I’m not sure what courts they’re discussing, and can find no explanation in the meeting packet.
Night Life:
Ace Hi Tavern – Trivia Night starts at 7PM
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse – Karaoke, 7-11PM
Buffalo Rose – Zakk Debono and the Broken Circle at 7PM, Vanessa Collier at 8:10PM
Wednesday Preview:
7:30AM – Citizens Budget Advisory Committee
6:30PM – Planning Commission Study Session (ADU Expansion and Household Definition)
5-9PM – Pint Night at Mountain Toad Brewing benefiting the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
6-9PM Fly-Tying at Mountain Toad with Golden River Sports
