In this week's edition...

• Honoring September 11

• Mondays with the Mayor

• Thriving Communities Grants

• Calling All Golden Employees: Share Your Commute and Win!

• Heritage Dells Park Playground Equipment Community Engagement Drop-in

• Tony Gampsas Pickleball Courts Open Friday



• Community Clean-Up Days

• Peaks-to-Plains Open House

• Heart of Golden Kick-Off Event

• National Public Lands Day Volunteering Opportunity

Golden Remembers - Honoring September 11

Today, the City of Golden joins the nation in honoring the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We remember the bravery of first responders, the resilience of survivors, and the enduring spirit of unity that emerged from such a tragic day.

As we reflect on this day, we encourage the Golden community to pause for a moment of remembrance and gratitude. Let us honor the heroes and victims by fostering kindness, service, and compassion in our daily lives. Together, we keep the spirit of unity and hope alive.

Never forget.

Mondays with the Mayor

On this week's "Mondays with the Mayor", Mayor Laura Weinberg discussed the following topics:

• The July sales Tax Report.
• The August 2024 Water Resources Report. 
• This week's City Council meeting and study session.
• This year's Community Clean-Up Days.
• The Grampsas Park pickleball courts.
• Upcoming Golden History Museum & Park events.
• The West Corridor Golden Employee Survey.
• The Peaks-to-Plains third open house.
• The Heart of Golden next phase kick-off event.

As always you can watch a recording of the live stream on the City Facebook Page.

Applications for Thriving Communities Grants Now Open!

You can now apply for the highly anticipated Thriving Communities Grants! With approximately $500,000 in total funding available, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on our community.

The Thriving Communities Support Grant seeks to support financially:

• Efforts to focus on improving the quality of life for the residents of Golden
• Health, educational, or basic needs of Golden residents
• Support for cultural programs and activities
• Capital construction/equipment purchases
• Other innovative programs and projects will be considered

Grants should be submitted via the web portal.

Questions? Please contact the grant administrator, Sarah Vaine, at svaine@cityofgolden.net 

Calling All Golden Employees: Share Your Commute and Win!

Are you a Downtown Golden Employee? We want to hear from you! The City of Golden and West Corridor Transportation Management Association (TMA) want to learn about how you commute to work. Please complete this survey and you will be enrolled in a drawing for one of three $75 Visa gift cards. The results are confidential, and city staff use your responses to help improve transportation options in Golden.

Take the survey online today!

Heritage Dells Park Community Engagement Drop-In

Wednesday, September 11, 2:30-5:00 p.m. at Heritage Dells Park

Join us this afternoon at Heritage Dells Park, September 11 from 2:30-5 p.m. for an opportunity to provide feedback on future playground equipment features!

This will be a family-friendly event and activity. Please stop by our tent in the park on your way home from school or during your pre-dinner family activity.

Tony Grampsas Pickleball Courts Open Friday, September 13

Pickleball is in the air in Golden—the brand-new pickleball courts at the Tony Grampsas Memorial Sports Complex will soon be open to the public! Golden’s pickleballers advocated for courts to meet growing demand and provide a fun experience for players, and the City heard you. The new complex includes four state-of-the-art, sport-specific courts lighted for evening play until 10:00 p.m. Players of all abilities are invited to connect, compete, and enjoy! 

Community Clean-Up Days

September 14 & 15, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 1300 Catamount Dr.

Also known as Community Pride Days, Golden's Community Clean-up Days provide a once-a-year opportunity for City residents to collect and bring non-hazardous, unwanted junk for free disposal by the City!

Certain guidelines apply and you must live within Golden city limits.

Peaks-to-Plains Open House

September 17, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Golden Community Center

Please join City Staff and our Consultant at the Golden Community Center to review draft engineering concepts including trail and/or street design for the Peaks-to-Plains Trail (P2P) Downtown Golden Alternative Route.

Learn more on Guiding Golden

Heart of Golden Next Phase Kick-Off Event

September 18, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

The Heart of Golden project aims to make the Clear Creek Corridor more useable and desirable for residents while providing needed space for Police and City services. You can be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Join us at the Next Phase Kick-off Event on September 18 at 5:00 p.m. at 10th and Illinois Street at the circle for a walking tour of five locations along the corridor, ending at the proposed site. Walk the corridor and provide input on the corridor's revitalization, a proposed building for police and city services, and help shape the future of our community.

Learn more on Guiding Golden.

Path-to-Play Open House

September 26, 5:30-7 p.m., Golden Community Center

Join us at a Pop-In Open House for a “drop-in” opportunity to share your thoughts on the City of Golden Parks and Recreation Master Plan at the Golden Community Center. Explore interactive stations diving into aspects such as parks, recreation facilities, open space, and communication.

Drop in anytime between 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Learn more on Guiding Golden

Upcoming Home Games

• Men's Soccer vs Biola -- September 12, 5:00 p.m.
• Women's Soccer vs Lubbock Christian -- September 12, 7:30 p.m.
• Men's Soccer vs RV Point Loma -- September 14, 6:00 p.m.
• Women's Soccer vs West Texas A&M -- September 15, 12:00 p.m.

Right of Way Closures

Full closure of Ford Street from 7th Street to 10th Street

• Through September 11 (extension request to September 26 is pending approval)
• Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Vehicular detours to Washington Avenue in place on Ford Street at 5th Street & 10th Street
• Pedestrian/bicycle detour to Tucker Gulch trail

East Street/Ford Street

• One lane road with flaggers from 13th Street to 23rd Street
• Through October 11
• Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

W 4th Avenue

• Full closure of W 4th Avenue from Poppy Street to the development site
• Through November 1
• Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Access to Golden Heights Park from W 4th Avenue will be open on weekends
• Access and parking to Golden Heights Park still open from W 2nd Place

Washington Avenue

• Full closure of Washington Ave from 11th St to 12th St

• September 17, 18 and 24 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

• Vehicular detour to Arapahoe Street

Colorado School of Mines: The CSM campus has various closures. Check ROW permitting map below for details.

Concrete Replacement Program

The City’s Annual Concrete Replacement Program began earlier this month. They are replacing damaged or deficient concrete and making ADA upgrades. Notice will be provided to residents no less than 24 hours in advance of work. Please contact John Hardy at jhardy@cityofgolden.net if you have any questions.  

Work will continue on the following streets:

• Meadow Run Drive
• Creekside Court

Public Road Closures

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