How cool is this? The Horse Protection League is hosting its first ever day camp for kids! Pony Pals is for kids ages 5 – 9 who want to spend time with our horses. They will practice being safe on the ground with horses, leading, and grooming. We will also have horse crafts and games. This camp is for beginners (not suitable for kids with significant horse experience). The Horse Protection League is located on the historic Churches Ranch, just 3 miles north of Golden. Pony Pals Day Camp will take place from 9:30-2:30 on June 13th. Download the event flyer to learn more.
Tomorrow, Golden High School students and the neighbors across the street from the school will plant a garden together. After the Kinney run project a couple years ago, the City re-landscaped the area along the waterway, but one patch of ground along 24th Street went to weeds. The neighbors and students discussed the patch and decided they wanted to plant a garden there–one that uses the school colors, maroon and white! They contacted the Urban Drainage and Flood Control district, and they offered to donate the plants. Tomorrow, they will take delivery of a maple tree, several flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennial flowers.
You are welcome to join the planting party! Drop by any time from late morning to mid-afternoon. The plants will arrive at about noon, but if you come earlier you can help prepare the soil, dig the holes, etc. Bring gardening tools if you like, or share the ones on site Again, the garden is on 24th Street across from the High School (map).
The Spring Whale of a Used Book Sale is this weekend at the Jeffco Fairgrounds. This is a prime opportunity to stock up on books, videos, and audio books. They always have a great selection of children’s books, and adults may enjoy their rare books section.
Here are a few “insider” tips. If you want early access, join the Friends of the Library. They get a 2 hour preview tonight from 6-8PM. (Individual membership is $15, and couples membership is $25.) Alternatively, you can pay $10 for Early Bird Admission Friday morning from 8-9AM. After that, admission is free! The sale is open Friday and Saturday from 9AM-5PM, and Sunday from 11AM-3PM.
The sale is conducted by the Jefferson County Library Foundation, and proceeds support the Library’s early literacy, cultural engagement, technology access, and education programs. Learn more….
Night Life:
- Avalanche Harley-Davidson will host Brew & BBQ Bike Night from 5-9PM, with $1 beers & $5 meals, plus live music, games, prizes, and more.
- The VFW will host War Movies Trivia from 6-7PM.
- Runners High will lead a group run tonight, leaving from the store (2120 Ford St.) at 6PM. They will run on South Table Mountain via 19th St.
- Big Ring Cycles will lead a group road ride starting at 6PM from their store at 600 12th St.
- New Terrain Brewing’s weekend-long bluegrass festival starts tonight at 6 with Golden-based Thunder & Rain.
- Dirty Dogs Roadhouse will host Dave Frisk from 6-10PM.
- The Ace Hi will have Karaoke at 9PM.
