Today’s Heart and Soul of Golden events are brought to you by the Golden Library and the Golden History Museum.
9AM Skill Builders Meetup at the Library
10:15AM Toddler Time at the Library
11:15AM Let’s Dance at the Library
12:15PM Preschool Time at the Library
3PM Benefits Help Drop In at the Library
6PM Suing for Freedom: Slavery and the Law in Early America at the Golden History Museum
More Monday Events:
12-4:30PM Front Porch Golden Age Card Club: Pinochle
5-8PM Front Porch Social Bridge (potluck) intermediate only, although if you can bring 4 people, beginners are welcome
6PM Make It Count MAGIC Monday at the Buffalo Rose – Eat at the Buffalo Rose today, mention the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and a percentage of your bill will go to them. From 6-8 this evening, a magician will be performing throughout the restaurant.
6:30PM Rescheduled: Downtown Development Authority Meeting
7:30PM Nar-Anon Family Group at Calvary Episcopal (map)
6:30PM The Downtown Development Authority meets this evening in City Council Chambers. Tonight is their turn to hear the City’s presentation on Heart of Golden (possible remodel of Clear Creek through downtown). Following that, they will discuss the 2020 Work Plan. The Public Art Commission will request funding from the DDA for downtown murals (including one on the Golden Hotel), though they don’t yet have a dollar amount in mind. The Art Commission is also planning a chalk art festival for early October, and are likely to request DDA funding for that.
Speaking of funding, I have been disappointed to watch the DDA’s support for Golden’s cultural organizations dropping over the past few years. I hope that will improve in 2020.
DDA Arts & Culture Grants:
| Year | Budgeted | Actual |
| 2017 | $25,000 | $22,074 |
| 2018 | $15,000 | $8,635 |
| 2019 | $15,000 | $3,749 |
| 2020 | $15,000 |
The Legacy Fund Taskforce, consisting of 3 members from GURA and 3 from the DDA (2 regulars and a backup from each) met on February 21st. This is the group that is discussing how to spend $1.8 million left from GURA’s downtown project. City staff will give an oral report of their discussion at tonight’s meeting.
Staff will also report on various capital projects, including repairs to tree grates, the new crosswalk at 17th and Washington, and the plan to install lights in Miners Alley. The former mortuary at 1100 Washington Avenue will soon be starting interior work. The City has received 2 proposals for holiday lighting in upcoming years. After the meeting, they will hold an executive session regarding Tributary Food Hall’s Sales Tax TIF request. For more information, review the meeting packet….
Preview of Tuesday Events:
Cozy, warming, hearty and soothing…all the things that come to mind when you think of soup. This class is not going to disappoint for sure. Cheryl always weave fabulous flavors and hardy nutrition into her soup classes. If you feel like your stuck with the same 3 soup recipes, this class will help open your mind! Meal is served during class. (You will leave STUFFED!) Menu: Potato Parsnip Soup with Walnut Salsa, Cabbage Roll Stew, Mexican “Matzo ball” Soup, Cauliflower Bread, All recipes gluten-free, dairy-free, & vegetarian.
7:30AM Golden Chamber’s Coffee Connections, hosted at Tributary Food Hall
9:15AM Baby Time at the Library
10AM Everything Dinosaur Talk at Dinosaur Ridge: Hadrosaurs
10:15AM Toddler Time at the Library
10:30AM Mah Jongg at the Front Porch in the Community Center
11:15AM Toddler Time at the Library
1:30PM Triad – Senior Safety
2PM Toddlers Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Library
4PM Play & Build at the Library
6PM GYP Book Club: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
6PM Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
6:15PM Cooking Class at Earth Sweet Botanicals: Winter Soups, Stews, and More!
6:30PM Bingo at the VFW
6:30PM The Front Porch Golden Book Club: The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence
