The Chamber is offering a Brown Bag Lunch & Learn at the Library from 1-2PM. The topic is The Business of Multigenerational Workforces.
Did you know, there has been a recent shift in continued employment by the 65+ population? In the last 9 years, the percent of people 65 or older who continue to work has increased from approximately 5% to more than 20% and it continues to grow. Learn more about this growing demographic of employees at this informative Lunch and Learn. Please bring your questions with you. No food is served at this event but you are welcome to bring your Brown Bag lunch with you to eat during the event. This is a free event for members of the Golden Chamber of Commerce and interested guests. Learn more….
6-7PM at the Library: Snakes Alive! Jefferson County’s Snakes. Fear or fan? View some of Jefferson County’s most common slithering reptiles in this informative hands-on demonstration. A representative from Majestic View Nature Center leads a discussion on identifying snakes, bite first-aid, and debunking some common myths. Caution: Live snakes in attendance!
Tonight’s Music:
Buffalo Rose – The Legendary Guitar Shorty with The Delta Sonics, 7:30PM
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse – Karaoke Tuesdays, 7-11PM
Wednesday Preview:
Tomorrow is the 1st of the month, so I’ll be posting the Preview of May Events in Golden. Here, then, is an extra detailed preview of tomorrow’s events.
9AM-3PM: Celebrate National Pro Bono Day at the County Courthouse (map). Talk with an attorney for 15 minutes about our legal issue. Attorneys will be available in the following areas: Divorce/Custody | Chid Support | Tenant/Landlord | Criminal/Traffic/Juvenile | Eviction | Small Claims | Cases about Money | Probate. No registration required.
10AM-3:30PM Blood Drive in the Library Parking Lot. Appointments can be made in advance online at Vitalant Donor Portal using site code #5538, or call 303-363-2300.
10-11AM TriceraTOTs at Dinosaur Ridge.
The Wright continues tomorrow. This is a 3 day summit “showcasing the industry and culture of the outdoors.” The keynote sessions, panel discussions and workshops are FREE and open-to-the-public. They do ask that you register in advance. Tomorrow’s sessions include:
11:30AM – 1:00PM – Why Rural? Why Now?
1:30-2:30PM – Original Influencers
1:30-2:30PM – Town Hall – Changing the Narrative of our Industries and Communities
1:30-4PM – Building a Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 101 – Rural Ecosystem Development
3-4PM – Life of Pie: Film Showing & Panel Discussion
3-4PM – Five Bold Ideas on Water Conservation
The Wright is celebrating Golden Night downtown. Several stores will be open late and having sales and specials. Icelantic will be offering tie-dye. Cafe 13 will have live music and a photo booth. Everyone is encouraged to dress in gold
4:30-10PM Stay Gold Art Show in the State Room at the Buffalo Rose. STAY GOLD features the original art by Elija Kane and is a modern tribute to the disco era. Live entertainment by Bun Bun, FredrowKnows & Tyler Smith! Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. ~~ Music begins at 6:00 p.m. Presented by In Bed by Ten. More information….
6-7:30PM Game of Thrones Craft Night at the Library: Celebrate the final season of Game of Thrones by creating your own customized pint glass, coasters, or dragon egg bookends. While supplies last. Suitable for: Adults
6:30-8:45PM Trout Unlimited Meeting at the Mountaineering Center with Special Guest Ron Belak Speaking on Backcountry Fly Fishing. Ron Belak is an award-winning writer and photographer from Evergreen. He has fished the Colorado backcountry as an adult for 40 years. In that time, he has fished about 400 different high lakes and small reservoirs in Colorado, as well as a number in Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, British Columbia, and Argentina. Educated as a scientist with degree in geology and significant coursework in the biological sciences, he approaches fly fishing from an analytical perspective. In addition to Colorado Outdoors magazine, Ron’s writing has also appeared in Fly Fisherman and American Angler magazines. You may visit his website at ronbelak.com. Learn more….
FRIDAY MAY 3rd – ROTARY ETHICS IN BUSINESS AWARDS
This Friday, Golden Rotary will hold its annual Ethics in Business Awards luncheon. They will be honoring one for-profit and one non-profit organization for their high standards of ethics in business. The public is invited and the luncheon is FREE! Doors open at 11 and the program begins at 11:30. As usual, past Channel 7 weather anchor and current KOA news person Ed Greene will host the luncheon. Attendees can register at http://GoldenRotaryEthics.org/register.
