Coronavirus Update
Public Health References
CDC * Colorado * Jefferson County * City of Golden
The State-Wide Stay-at-Home Order is in effect through April 11, 2020.
Jefferson County’s case count page says that as of 5PM yesterday, there were 152 “confirmed, probable, or suspected or under investigation” cases in Jefferson County. There have been 4 deaths and 22 are hospitalized. There are 12 known cases in Golden.
Civic News
The Downtown Development Authority met last night and voted to pay 50% of April rent up to a maximum of $2000 for businesses directly impacted by COVID-19 within the DDA boundary. It is estimated that approximately 110 businesses qualify. The application will be on guidinggolden.com/helping-golden some time today. The DDA is funded through incremental sales and property taxes generated in the district as well as a special five mill downtown property tax. Typically, DDA funds are limited to use within the downtown district.
Congratulations to all involved for mastering the meeting technology–a laudable example of civic transparency. Community Development Director Glueck stressed that they had no obligation to broadcast their meetings, but I certainly hope they will continue to do so. No word yet on where they will post the video, but check the Agenda Page or GCO.TV.
Help
Getting Help
The City has a page listing places to get help with Food, Housing Assistance, and Business Assistance.
Giving Help
The Golden Civic Foundation is accepting donations to be distributed to the Golden Backpack Program, the Christian Action Guild, and the Neighborhood Rehab Project.
Virtual Golden
Recordings of yesterday’s events:
Golden – The Lost Capital with Paul Haseman
Watercolor Painting with Janet Nunn (later today!)
Today’s Events:
Golden Community Center Online Fitness Classes
6:30-7:25AM Virtual HIIT (Zoom)
9-10AM Virtual Power Training (Facebook Live)
9-9:55AM Virtual Yoga (Zoom)
PranaTonic Online Yoga Classes
(free through March 28, but you must register at least 20 minutes ahead of the class)
9:30-10:30AM – Virtual Gentle Yoga
10:45-11:45AM – Virtual Vinyasa Yoga
12-1PM – Virtual Slow Flow and Stretch
Online Parties
4-4:30PM Virtual Cheers with Holidaily
Join Holidaily founder, Karen, as we participate in the #NationwideCheers campaign. Submit your questions for Karen in advance by commenting below. Want to hear the story behind the name Fat Randy’s IPA? Wondering how Holidaily is responding to COVID-19? Have a question about the brewing process or upcoming beer releases? Let us know! Stop by for to-go beer before the Virtual Cheers! Our hours are 12-6 every day. Cheers with a Santa’s Nightcap! Bottles will be available on Friday starting at 12.
4:30-5:30PM Live Happy Hour with State-38 Distillery
State-38 Distillery’s Owner Sean Smiley will host our first ever virtual happy hour where you can raise a glass with us and learn how to make our Smoked Old Fashioned and State-38 Margarita at home. Don’t forget to stop by the distillery beforehand from 3-5pm and pick up your bottle to sip with us!
Business News
The grocery stores are running shorter hours right now.
Safeway
7AM-8PM every day. Pharmacy 9-9 M-F, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-6.
King Soopers
7AM-8PM every day. Pharmacy 9-8 M-F, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5
Natural Grocers
8:30AM-7:05PM Mon-Sat, 9AM-7:05PM Sun
An Inexplicable Golden History Moment
55 Years Ago
The March 25, 1965 Colorado Transcript featured a set of photos with the headline “Blindfolded Driver Cruises Golden.” No explanation is given as to why he was driving around blindfolded. The Police Chief was riding with him, so it must have been a sanctioned activity. This seems like a misguided practice, and I’m glad we no longer do it today.
It was kind of fun to catch glimpses of Foss Drug, the Big M Lounge, and the Golden Theater in the background of the photos though.
Many thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and many thanks to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!
