Apologies for the two-parter today, readers. I'm trying a new delivery method and don't quite have the hang of it yet.
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2-3PM Virtual: Active Minds Monday
At Jefferson County Public Library, we foster continuous learning and connections. Keep your minds engaged every Monday! Be sure to explore our website for additional weekly event options, including call-ins and livestreams.
The word “salary” comes from “salt” and indicates the historic value placed on this important commodity. Used as a method of trade and currency, the role of salt in the history of civilization cannot be overstated. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of salt, from its key role in preserving food and its influence in political conflicts, to modern angles including gourmet salt and health concerns surrounding high blood pressure. It’s a salty tale indeed!
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When:
2-3PM on Monday, Feb. 24th
5:30-7PM Downtown Development Authority Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 5:30PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to dda@cityofgolden.net
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 5:30PM.
Tonight's Topics:
Downtown Golden Wayfinding and Inventory and Assessment Project - The City has hired a graduate student to evaluate the current collection of directional signs and make recommendations regarding improvements to the signage.
Continued discussion of turning some or all of the Astor House/Miners Alley theater parking lot into a "Cultural Plaza." An earlier version of this plan proposed the eastern half of this parking lot to be used as a "Common Consumption area," where members of the public could sit at tables unassociated with the nearby restaurants. This new version calls that same area a "Cultural Plaza." The adjacent culturals and businesses have expressed reservations about this plan, and members of the public are concerned about the loss of parking spots. Nevertheless, city planners continue to bring this project to the DDA in hopes that they will fund it. (pp. 9-13 of the meeting packet)
They will review a $25,850 proposal to improve electrical service for the Farmer's Market lot and Parfet Park. (pp. 14 and 15 of the meeting packet)
The DDA/City Priorities tracker (pp. 17 and 18) shows that the DDA has approved the following expenses for this year:
- Sustainability grants (estimated $25-75K/yr)
- Repair lights on bridge over hwy 58 ($25K) and continue conceptual work for "gateway" in that area ($25K)
- Conceptual design for cultural plaza in the Astor House/Miners Alley Playhouse parking lot ($10-15K)
- Up to $100,000 for design work on the Jackson Street Streetscape, which will eliminate 51 parking spaces.
- $250,000 to design an underpass of Ford Street on the north side of the creek.
- Redesign of Parfet Park, Vanover Park, and new City creekside land to the east of Vanover Park, and the connections among them all ($200K-300K). Note this is only the design phase; construction is estimated at $10-14 million
- Unspecified contribution to a $500,000 plan to improve downtown wayfaring signage
- $30K to improve electrical service in the Farmers Market lot and Parfet Park
- $80,000 toward pedestrian improvements at 14th and Ford
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
5:30-7PM on Monday, Feb. 24th
6:30PM Beyond Basic Stress Management: New Tools for Centering, Grounding, and Clearing the Mind @ Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
Join us at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center to hear this presentation by Alistair Hawkes, MA LPC. Alistair is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in helping others find peace and balance in their lives through proven techniques.
This program is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Golden.
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1103 Arapahoe Street (Map)
When:
6:30PM on Monday, Feb. 24th
6:30-8:30PM Friends-Themed Trivia @ Golden Mill
Enjoy a fun night with you “Friends” and test your Friends TV Show knowledge Win great prizes including signature Friends TV Show Prizes!
More information
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
When:
6:30-8:30PM on Monday, Feb. 24th
Weather
This Afternoon: Mostly sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. West wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 64°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 29°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 45°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 27°F
Thursday: Sunny, 59°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 35°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 63°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 32°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 59°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 35°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 62°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 37°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, and Michael Mason
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Joy Brandt, and Vic DeMaria
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, and The Golden Hotel
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/yr)
Brad Miller & Julie Bartos, Holly Thomas, Jim and LouAnne Dale, Ann Pattison, Thomas Hoffman, Carol Abel, Brian Quarnstrom, Sandra Curran, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith, Carlos & Nancy Bernal, Robert Storrs, Michele Sannes, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, E Tom Hughes, Crystal M Culbert, Patrick A. Madison, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Deb Goeldner, Christopher Ball, 6th Chair Home Services, Dot & Eric Brownson, Rosemary Coffman, Emeline Paulson, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Frani R Bickart, Jennings and Litz, Bill Sedgeley, Nancy Hughes, Justin L Wade, Kathi Eggers, Traci Case, Donna Owen, Leslie D Lutz, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, Jim Garner, John and Carol McEncroe, the Golden Welcome Center, the Golden Transcript, Koshare Eagle, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Vicki Olson, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, John & Carol McEncroe, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, and Patrick Klein
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins
