Walks with Birds, History, and Dinosaurs, Smoke Alarms, Drugs, Theater, Trains and Old Photos

*Golden Eye Candy – Birds of Golden Colorado – Photos by Joe Wrona – click to enlarge*

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY:
KINNEY RUN BIRD WALK

On May 8th, the Stewards of Golden Open Space are offering a Kinney Run Bird Walk from 8-10AM. Kinney Run Open Space is a haven for resident and migrating birds and a designated bird hotspot.

All experience levels welcome on the walk.
Get to know our many beautiful native birds and hopefully be treated to some spring migrants passing through!
We will park at the south end of Illinois Street and walk under 6th Ave and up the valley along the Kinney Run trail.
Bring binoculars, water and dress appropriately for whatever weather we might encounter.
There are limited spots so sign up early by emailing Stewardsofgolden@gmail.com.

Beginning today and going through May 7th, Golden Fire Department crews will be canvassing neighborhoods, installing FREE smoke alarms. If you are in need of a FREE smoke alarm call 303-953-4780 to request one. For more information about the campaign call 303-215-8886.

COVID Updates

% of Jeffco residents (16+) who have received either one or both shots– source

Everyone 16 OR OLDER is eligible to get the vaccine.

Appointments to Get the COVID Vaccine
State of Colorado’s Find Out Where You Can Get Vaccinated page | Lutheran Medical Center | JCPH Clinic in Arvada (70+ only) | www.vaccinespotter.org/CO/

Jefferson County Public Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center: 303-239-7000 | State Hotline to answer questions, including location of vaccine providers: 1-877-268-2926. It is staffed 24 hours a day

Golden Testing Sites
Mines COVID Testing | Jeffco Fairgrounds COVID Testing

Jefferson County Case Summary:
Cases in Jeffco – Thurs: 43,745 | Fri: 43,934 (+189)
Deaths in Jeffco – Thurs: 792 | Fri: 792 (unchanged)
Currently Hospitalized in Jeffco – Thurs: 40 | Fri: 41 (+1)
Recovered – Thurs: 41,228 | Fri: 41,404 (+176)
Known Cases in Golden – Mon: 1789 | Thurs: 1832 (+43)

Virtual Events

LAST CHANCE! This weekend is your last chance to see Miners Alley’s play, Zen and the Art of Profit. The in-person performances sold out, but you can watch it online. Learn more….

1-3PM Color & Composition with Lea McComas

Real Life Events

10AM-2PM National Drug Take-Back Day at City Hall (map)
10AM, 1PM, 4PM Wild West Walking Tour
10AM-2PM Abstract Colorado: Sketching for Beginners
10AM-4PM Saturday Train Rides
10AM-5PM Spring Gear Sale and Swap at Golden River Sports
11AM-2PM Brunch at the Rose
11AM-3PM Bikes & BBQ at Avalanche Harley Davidson
12-2:30PM Walk With a Geologist @ Dinosaur Ridge
2-6PM Wine & Cheese Social and Grand Opening at Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care

LIVE MUSIC:

12PM Rick Lewis Project, Van Cru’len, Mr Scary at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
2PM Liquor Biscuit at Wrigley’s
5PM Blake & Friends at Goosetown Station
6PM Live Music on the Patio at Ace Hi Tavern
7PM Jonathan Browning @ Buffalo Rose (restaurant)
8PM Dotsero @ Buffalo Rose (performance venue)

This Week, Monday-Friday

If you’re on the City’s trash collection program, be aware that they’ll be doing yard waste collection this week, on your regular trash day. Learn more….