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October 27, 2013

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Table of Contents COMMENTS GN next week Media lnks Boulder Flood Relief BEP: Colorado schoolkids make snowman kits for Belize kids Katy Perry's concert at Lakewood High School Amendment 66: LWV says yes Amendment 66: Stand for Children says yes Amendment 66: OFA/Colorado Commits to Kids says yes Comments on 3GL endorsements Response on GURA Tom Mauser's rebuttals to opponents of gun legislation Golden Heights/Golden Hills Neighborhood Plan GHS: Lawn raking for donations Volunteers needed for Golden Fire Department Golden Beer talks COMMENTS - COUNTY BCC Agenda Preliminary county budget County: Temporary amendments to help flood victims Jeffco5: Petition drive to start in January Jeffco5: Let the voters decide ONGOING Heritage Square Music Hall Thru Nov 3: FAC: Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Nov 8-Dec 22: MAP: "It's a Wonderful Life - The Radio Play" Dec 3-27: FAC: Foot x Foot Exhibition Nov 16-Dec 29: FAC: Holiday Art Markt Oct 31-Jan 25: RMQM: "Twice as Nice: Two-Color Quilts" Thru May 14: Opera at the Movies THS WEEK (OCT 28-NOV 3) Oct 28-31: Pet costume contest Oct 29: Golden Heights/Golden Hills Neighborhood Plan Oct 29: Fracking talk at CSM Oct 30: Colorado Business Boot Camp Oct 31: RMQM: Opening "Twice as Nice: Two-Color Quilts" Oct 31: Halloween carnival Oct 31: Community Cinema: Ghostbusters Nov 1: MAP: Dakota Blonde Nov 1-3: Mineral dealers show Nov 2: DR: Night at the Dinosaur Ridge Museum Nov 2: MAP: Rocky Mountain Jewgrass

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Nov 2: JSO: Recital Nov 3: Daylight Savings Time ends NOVEMBER Nov 5: Election Day Nov 7: GHS: "Oklahoma!" Nov 8: DR: Rock Out for the Ridge Nov 9: GCF: Civic Foundation dinner & auction Nov 10: RMQM: Doll quilts Nov 11: GHS: String orchestra festival Nov 12: Golden Beer Talk: "Beer and Health" Nov 12: GHS: Band festival Nov 13: Holiday Business Expo Nov 15: FAC: Opening reception Holiday Art Market Nov 15: GHS: Improv Nov 16: Plan Jeffco conference Nov 16: Golden Gate Grange Holiday Craft Fair Nov 16: CMC: Backcountry Bash Nov 20: MAP: Comedy Night Nov 22: GHS: Drum Line Show Nov 23: FAC: SCFD Family Day Nov 26: Hearing on county budget Nov 28: Thanksgiving Day Nov 29: Community Cinema: Hook Nov 30: Book signing by Coni Billings Nov 30: 100 years ribbon cutting at Foss Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21: Olde Golden Christmas on parade DECEMBER Dec 6: Candlelight walk Dec 7: CRRM: Santa Claus Special at Railroad Museum Dec 7: Olde Golden Christmas on parade Dec 7: GCC: "A Feast of St Nicholas" Dec 14 & 15: CRRM: Santa Claus Special at Railroad Museum Dec 14: Olde Golden Christmas on parade Dec 21: CRRM: Sana Claus Special at Railroad Museum Dec 21: Olde Golden Christmas on parade CLASSIFIED Visit www.greadgoldenhomes.com Custom builder specializing in green technology Your ad here RESOURCES References Links to resources & information for Golden residents Groups Media ELECTED OFFICIALS Golden City Council Jefferson County Commissioners Jefferson County School Board State Representative and State Senators Gov John Hickenlooper United States Congress & Senate

Comments GN NEXT WEEK I will need to have all entries, listings, ads, etc by noon Friday, Nov 1, in order for them to appear in the Golden Newsletter on Sunday Nov 3. Thank you!

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

--Margaret Mead

"There has to be a

strategy as well as an ideal." --Frank Boyden of Deerfield Academy, quoted by John

McPhee in The

Headmaster

"Good intentions are like crying children in church: they should be carried out immediately."

"'Then I'll do it myself,' said the Little Red Hen, and she did."

"The calm is on the water and part of us would linger by the shore, For ships are

safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for."

--Michael Lille

"Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible

only after you are done." --Paul

MEDIA LINKS - Golden Informer: www.cityofgolden.net - Golden Transcript: www.ourcoloradonews.com/golden/ The long road back: Flood repairs on Hwy 72 Amendment 66: What's in it for Jeffco? Commissioners review budget Forum supports Amendment - YourHub: http://www.denverpost.com/golden Board hopefuls make their cases - Canyon Courier: www.canyoncourier.com

BOULDER FLOOD RELIEF 720-943-4482, or http://boulderfloodrelief.org/

Work volunteers needed Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Office volunteers needed daily

To donate resources: https://mutualaid.boulderfloodrelief.org. BEP: COLORADO SCHOOLKIDS MAKE SNOWMAN KITS FOR BELIZE KIDS The Belize Education Project, based in Golden and Parker, just returned from its yearly trip to Belize by a 24-teacher team which helps Belize schools in literacy instruction. Jean Kirshner's first grade class made snowman kits to explain snow to the Belize children: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEeX11jUegw&feature=youtu.be BEP, founded in 2007,

- has sent school supplies and 20,000 books to Belize - currently sponsors 20 high school students and one college student who could not afford further education - hosts up to 10 BZ educators every spring, to observe Denver-area schools - provides level-reading books and teacher instruction - provided tables & chairs to enable small-group learning

KATY PERRY'S CONCERT AT LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL This Friday, Oct 25, Katy Perry gave a concert for the students & staff of Lakewood High School, as the prize for winning the best video (out of 1000 submitted) for her song "Roar". We couldn't be more proud of our neighbor! http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_24385338/katy-perry-at-lakewood-high-school-students-faculty?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com AMENDMENT 66: LWV SAYS YES From: Ellen Stiner, Sunday, October 27, 2013 Letter to the Editor Jeffco League of Women Voters Urges "Yes" Vote on Amendment 66 This month Coloradans begin to cast their votes on the state's new education plan - Amendment 66. Amendment 66 is a statewide ballot measure asking voters to increase funding for Colorado schools through a two-step increase in state income-tax rates. The measure is expected to raise $951 million in its first year. The plan will provide funds for pre-school and full-day kindergartens for at risk students, reduce class sizes, increase teacher pay and enhance other public school programs.

Hawken

"Only begin, and the rest will follow." --David Wagoner,

"The Source"

"I am looking at singing in a concert as being a

metaphor for our life. The concert is

beautiful, and we hate for it to be over, all that lovely music in our

heads (forever) - but we can't keep singing the same

piece for ten years, we

need to go on to the next beautiful piece, and

then we have even more lovely music in our heads forever."

"Paths clear for those who know where they're going and are

determined to get there." --Anonymous

"Realize that life is a school and you are here to

learn. Problems are simply part of life that appear and fade away like

algebra class but the

lessons you learn will last a lifetime."

"The only thing

necessary for the triumph

The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County has long held the position that our state finance system should provide "equity for students, taxpayers and school districts" as well as "adequate sources of revenue" and "support for high-cost programs for students with special needs." We believe Amendment 66 will accomplish these objectives - not just for the wealthy school districts in the state, but for all our children. We believe we must do this now so that our state's children have the chance to succeed in the future. This is the first time in 20 years that Colorado has rewritten its education policy. Most states re-evaluate their education plans every 10 years. If not now, when? Send your ballot in with a "Yes" on Amendment 66. Pat Mesec, President, League of Women Voters of Jefferson County AMENDMENT 66: STAND FOR CHILDREN SAYS YES From: Sonja Semion, Stand for Children, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 ...This is one of those critical elections because only about half of Colorado's students are proficient in math, writing and science. Amendment 66 is our big chance to change that. That's why we need to make sure everybody's YES vote for Amendment 66 counts. Learn what you need to do to make sure your vote for kids counts this year. By now, you should have received your ballot in the mail. If you haven't received your ballot yet, learn what to do on our Election Connection. Our kids need your vote and we want to make sure they have it by November 5. Standing with you, Sonja Semion, Executive Director, Stand for Children Colorado AMENDMENT 66: OFA/COLORADO COMMITS TO KIDS SAYS YES From: OFA, Oct 25, 2013 On this year's ballot, Colorado has a chance to improve education in our state. OFA [Organizing for Action] is partnering with Colorado Commits to Kids to get the word out about Amendment 66. This ballot initiative would give schools the resources to reduce class sizes, restore programs like art, gym, and music, and fund things like early childhood education, educator training, and an expanded school day and year. This reform is so forward thinking that Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said, "If the voters pass Amendment 66, Colorado will become the educational model for every other state to follow." COMMENTS ON 3GL ENDORSEMENTS From: Eric Scarbro, Monday, October 21, 2013 ...I had someone send me a copy of the newsletter with the 3GL endorsement of Laura Weinberg. I was quite surprised to see the 3GL endorsement was based on Laura's service on the GURA board. I verified with GURA that Laura is not nor has she been on the GURA board. I don't know how this misunderstanding came about. I have recently contacted 3GL by email about this error. 3GL also states that Laura has served on the Parks and Rec board for "several years". According to the board's minutes, Laura has served for less than two years, since November of 2011. I would hope 3GL would be more careful with their facts in the future when endorsing candidates. ****** From: Casey Brown [Chair, GGGL], Tuesday, October 22, 2013 In our recent endorsement letter, we said that Laura Weinberg was a member of the GURA Board. That statement was meant for Pamela Gould, who indeed is the

of evil is for good men to do nothing." --Edmund Burke

"You don't see much in a small town, but what you hear makes up for it."

Vice Chair of GURA. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. RESPONSE ON GURA From: Mark Heller, Friday, October 25, 2013 Please run the below in response to Mr. Atkins' latest on GURA and TIF. Please

not that my response is constrained to GURA and not to the DDA. Much thanks, Mark Mr. Atkins is correct in pointing out my overstatement that GURA is responsible for generating all the tax increment revenue (TIF) from the downtown project area. However, we know that GURA is responsible for the lion's share of downtown's revitalization, as it has returned over $17 million back to downtown from TIF revenue generated by downtown, which has in turn leveraged many times that amount in private investments. Most of these private investments would not have occurred without GURA's contribution of TIF. Mr. Atkins also claims that the rest of the city, and our schools and county, have somehow been negatively impacted by the use of TIF in catalyzing downtown's revitalization. In fact, property tax revenue to these entities will have quadrupled by the time the downtown project ends after next year. Because so much has changed for the better, it is perhaps too easy to forget how bad the downtown situation was back in 1989. But it is clear to those who have been involved in the generation-long effort to rebuild downtown that GURA and TIF have been essential elements in that process. Even so, TIF is certainly a complicated and controversial subject. I would like to help folks understand TIF in a setting other than sparring columns, so I would like to offer my time to anyone who is interested in learning more about it. I can be reached at 303 279 4162 or mark@gura.com. Folks also might be interested to read GURA's meeting materials and financial information, which are posted to www.gura.com. GURA's meetings are public and are held at City Council Chambers on the 2nd Monday of the month beginning at 6:30pm. Public comment at GURA meetings is welcome and appreciated. - Mark Heller, GURA Executive Director TOM MAUSER'S REBUTTALS TO OPPONENTS OF GUN LEGISLATION From: Leslie Markovchick, Monday, October 21, 2013 I attended the Colorado Ceasefire meeting which was held at the Jefferson Unitarian Church last Tuesday evening and what I feel was an important document was presented by Tom Mauser. I feel that it would be an important tool for GAPS members to have at their fingertips. Everyone that I have shared this document with feels that it is a very concise set of 22 rebuttals to arguments put forth by the "other side." .... [email judy_d@prodigy.net for a copy of Mauser's points] GOLDEN HEIGHTS/GOLDEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN From: Nick Eagleson, Friday, October 25, 2013 City Staff is in the beginning stages of developing the Golden Heights/Golden Hills Neighborhood Plan and would like your input. The neighborhood plan is a subset of the City of Golden Comprehensive Plan. The goal of the plan is to help implement the Value Themes created by the residents of Golden through the Golden Vision 2030 Plan. The Plan will establish parameters for types of transportation improvements, public amenities, and help guide any future land use changes in the area. While the focus will be on the Golden Heights and Golden Hills neighborhoods the larger area (for context) will include the Sixth Avenue West Annexation area, located

at the southeast corner of 6th Avenue and Indiana, the Golden Heights/Golden Hills neighborhoods, Foothills Industries, and Overlook, which is located south of Golden Heights/Golden Hills along the east side of I-70. The Plan is in the very early stages with the first Open House being held on October 29, 2013. City Staff and Planning Commission are looking for your comments to assist in developing a Plan, with adoption hearings planned for late 2014. Kickoff Open House: Tuesday, October 29th 2013, 5:00-8:00pm Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Conference Rooms A&B, 15200 W. 6th Ave. --Nick Eagleson, City Planner, City of Golden, 303-384-8096 GHS: LAWN RAKING FOR DONATIONS From: Monnie Barrett, Sunday, October 06, 2013 ...we are bringing back the lawn raking for donations and have expanded our student volunteers among several sports, so we should be able to accommodate all requests. We love this program, and these community ties are important to our new athletic director, Mr. Summers. Depending upon yard size and conditions, last year our athletes spent anywhere from an hour to half a day raking yards, so we ask that you formulate your donations accordingly. Please furnish rakes (though some kids may bring their own) and the trash bags, according to your trash/recycling preferences. Here is the link to the City of Golden webpage about yard waste: http://www.cityofgolden.net/city-services/yard-waste-collection/ Though they are our preference and work great for dry leaves, we found, because we were working under post-snow conditions, that wet leaves tend to degrade the recyclable or compostable bags almost immediately, in which case, we have arranged to deliver to a gardener who composts the leaves and recycles the more durable plastic bags. If you would like to be matched up with an athlete who will rake your yard, please contact Monnie at monnie.barrett@b2ce.com or 303-349-6749. Checks instead of cash, please; these will be made payable to the specific sport your volunteer represents. Thank you so much for your partnership with Golden High School; it makes our kids feel connected! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GOLDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT From: Karlyn Tilley, Thursday, October 24, 2013 Golden, Colo. - October 24, 2013 - The Golden Fire Department (GFD) is seeking a few good volunteers. Volunteer firefighters are ordinary people doing an extraordinary job. Golden's firefighters are almost all volunteers, with only a few paid full time staff members. So the City relies heavily on the generous contributions of the volunteers' time and commitment. The tradition of the fire service across our nation has always been one overflowing with pride, bravery and a sense of duty. Founded in 1879, the GFD has faithfully protected the lives and property of Golden citizens and visitors for more than 12 decades. Today, the GFD volunteer firefighters respond to about 1,400 incidents yearly. Responses include structure fires, motor vehicle accidents and fires, hazardous material spills, emergency medical assists, and a variety of technical rescues including swift water rescue and rope rescue. The Golden Fire Department provides initial certification and training, equipment and uniforms. To be considered, you must be at least 19 years old, have a valid Colorado driver's license, and you must pass required testing and a thorough background check. Both residents and non-residents of Golden are welcome to apply. Applications can be found on the City of Golden website via the following link:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/goldenco/default.cfm?transfer=1 The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. If accepted, the Fire Academy starts on March 1, 2014 and runs through June with classes scheduled on two weekday nights and Saturdays. For more information, contact Lt. Matthew Kasriel at 303-215-8885 or mkasriel@cityofgolden.net. GOLDEN BEER TALKS From: Matthew Burde, Sunday, October 27, 2013 Golden Beer Talks is a homegrown endeavor organized by a few local citizens passionate about nurturing community connections, supporting local businesses, and learning a little something new now and then. An evening hosted by Golden Beer Talks centers around a brief, informative and entertaining presentation by an expert on an irresistibly enticing topic. Held in Windy Saddle Café-located next to downtown Golden's welcome arch-each event features beer for sale from one of our local breweries, along with a variety of delicious food and drink offerings from the Windy Saddle kitchen and bar. It's Golden's own grassroots version of TED talks for the benefit of our own local community-and just for the fun of it. Golden Beer Talks is a nonprofit venture focused on three favorite local things-Golden and Beer and Talking! The next Golden Beer Talk will be Tuesday November 12th at Windy Saddle Cafe. Finn Knudsen will discuss Beer and Health! Finn will discuss research indicating that beer may aid in the prevention of osteoporosis, heart disease, breast, uterine, and prostate cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, Alzheimer's disease, ulcers, and kidney stones. It is a good source of many key nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, niacin, riboflavin, pyrodoxine, folate, panthothen acid, biotin, and silicon. If this sounds like information you need to know, come to Windy Saddle Cafe on November 12th! Listen to October's talk by Adrian E. Miller, author of Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time, here: http://goldenbeertalks.org/past-talks/

Comments - County BCC AGENDA The Board of County Commissioners conducts its business meeting, public-hearings meeting and staff briefings on most Tuesdays. The board also schedules citizen-input meetings as another way to gather feedback from Jefferson County residents. Here is the link for BCC meetings: http://jeffco.us/bcc/meetings/. County Commissioner meetings start at 8:00am on Tuesdays. Staff briefings start immediately following Hearings, in BCC Conference Room, 5th Floor. Jefferson County records each County Commissioners Hearing for rebroadcast on its website. You can also find recordings of other county meetings, videos of events and Jeffco's video program, Jefferson County Insights. To learn more, visit the Jeffco Videos site. PRELIMINARY COUNTY BUDGET From: Bailey Becker, Oct 25, 2013

The BCC was presented, at both the Oct. 8 staff briefings and the Oct. 15 public hearing, with the 2014 Preliminary Budget. The BCC was also presented with the Public Trustee's Budget at the public hearing. Due to changes in state statutes, the Public Trustee's budget is prepared separately. The preliminary budget is the initial presentation of the entire county budget. It provides the opportunity for the commissioners to meet with the public, elected officials and county staff to provide input and fine tune the budget before the commissioners adopt the final budget later in the year. Staff will continue to meet with the commissioners to review department and elected official budgets between now and the final adoption on Nov. 26. Some 2014 guidance included keeping operational budgets flat; merit increases for employees; and business cases and capital projects will be considered but limited due to revenue forecasts. Some realties the county faces as it works on the budget are increases in demand for services, especially for Human Services; declining state and federal funding; employee retention; and the costs associated with recovering from the flood damage. The proposed 2014 budget is $478.7 million. This includes $87.3 million in transfers between departments and $18.6 out of the fund balance to cover expenditures that the revenues will not cover. The proposed budget will be before the board for final adoption on Nov. 26. The hearing is open to the public and will be during the board's hearing agenda. BCC meetings are on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. in the first floor hearing room located in the Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway. The preliminary budget can be viewed online at www.jeffco.us/budget. COUNTY: TEMPORARY AMENDMENTS TO HELP FLOOD VICTIMS REBUILD As a result of the flooding, many private driveways, public utilities and public and private roads were damaged. Some of these damages were the result of undersized culverts and the county has decided to review and update its regulations regarding driveways and culvert sizing. In order to reduce the risk to private and public assets during future storms, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved, at its Oct. 1 public hearing, temporary amendments to the Zoning Resolution and the Stormwater Drainage Design and Technical Criteria. For major drainage-ways, the temporary regulation requires that culverts must convey at least a 25-year storm event with a maximum of one foot overtopping. The temporary changes will be valid for six months. In the meantime the county will continue to review the regulations and present permanent revisions to the Planning Commission and then the Board of County Commissioners at future public hearings. JEFFCO5: PETITION DRIVE TO START IN JANUARY From: Karen Oxman, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Jeffco5..........The Grassroots Movement to a 5 Member Board of County Commissioners, Elected by District In the past 11 months, we have garnered lots of public support, but little change in the BOCC opinion that 3 is enough! That being said, our Jeffco 5 Grassroots is preparing to go to petition. The timeline will be that we submit ballot language in late December and begin with petitions in January. 25,000 signatures is a lot! We will need volunteers, as we still hope this will be 'grassroots'! We now have a web page, www.jeffco5.com, that includes a place to sign up for newsletters............no worries! We will not fill your in-box! We WILL need your help..............with

gathering signatures and also with getting the word out to all neighbors and friends who live in Jeffco! More later..........Karen Oxman karenoxman@aol.com JEFFCO5: LET THE VOTERS DECIDE Jeffco5 Grassroots Proposal: Should the board of County Commissioners

of the County of Jefferson, State of

Colorado, be increased from three to five

members?

- POPULATION: Jeffco has over 540,000 folks...more than 10% of the State of Colorado, similar to the entire State of Wyoming. - FIVE COMMISSIONERS: El Paso, Arapahoe, Weld and Adams have already moved to have 5 commissioners! - NONPARTISAN: This proposal is about transparency, communication and responsible government, not politics. - REPRESENTATION: Five Commissioners would each represent a smaller constituency so could be more responsive. - LET THE VOTERS DECIDE: The current Commissioners can pass a resolution to place this proposal on the ballot for the regularly scheduled 2014 election for very little cost. CALL OR WRITE YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TODAY AND ASK THEM

TO PLEASE PUT THIS PROPOSAL ON THE BALLOT IN 2014: LET THE VOTERS

DECIDE!! The commissioners can be reached at: (303) 271-8525, or by email at commish@Jeffco.us. Visit our website (http://www.Jeffco5.com) or email us at karenoxman@aol.com 303-913-9827. We are also on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/Jeffco5grassroots. Write a letter to the editor of your local paper (see Resources for addresses) Share this email with your friends and neighbors! Print out the logo above and wear it everywhere! Click here to sign up for the Jeffco5 email newsletter.

Ongoing HERITAGE SQUARE MUSIC HALL Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W Colfax Ave http://hsmusichall.com/web/, 303.279.7800 - Thru November 10th: Sweeney Todd: The Barber Fiend of Fleet Street. Follow the hilarious antics of Sweeney Todd and his partner in crime Mrs. Lovitz as they terrorize the inhabitants of 18th century London - although, if you ask them, they're just trying to make a living. - November 15th through December 31st: Merry Christmas To All, And To All

A Goodbye. A review of our favorite Christmas songs, stories, and comedy sketches. THRU NOV 3: FAC: ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL WATERMEDIA 40th Annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Foothills Art Center is delighted to present the 40th Annual Rocky Mountain National

Watermediaexhibition. With 80+ works selected by juror Skip Lawrence, the paintings in the 2013 RMNW exhibition showcase the best of the nation's watermedia artists. Dates: September 21-November 3, 2013 Exhibition Hours: - Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Sundays: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Mondays: CLOSED Admission: - Adults $5 - Seniors (65+) $3 - Members, Children & Students (w/ID) are free SCFD Family Free Day Saturday, October 5 Free admission for everyone all day Free art activities for kids 10:30 am-12:30 pm Artist watercolor demonstrations 11:00 am to 2:00 pm About the Exhibition Foothills Art Center is delighted to present the 40th Annual Rocky Mountain National Watermediaexhibition. With 80+ works selected by juror Skip Lawrence, the paintings in the 2013 RMNW exhibition showcase the best of the nation's watermedia artists. NOV 8-DEC 22: MAP: "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - THE RADIO PLAY" Nov 8 - Dec 22 - "It's a Wonderful Life The Radio Play" by Joe Landry, directed by Robert Kramer Inspired by the classic American film, "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" is performed as a 1940's live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects. George Bailey is a man whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody. Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched and how different life in his community would be had he not been born. Miners Alley Playhouse, 13th & Washington, 2nd Floor Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Sundays 6:00 p.m; Sunday Dec 22 2:00 p.m. Pricing: $19-29.50 (group, senior, student discounts available) Tickets or call 303.935-3044. DEC 3-27: FAC: FOOT X FOOT EXHIBITION COMING TO THE COMMUNITY GALLERY (next door to the Main Gallery), Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St Foot X Foot Exhibition This first annual exhibition, presented in collaboration with Jeffco Schools, will feature the creativity and talent of Jefferson County K-12 art students. Each work will be in a 12" x 12" x 12" format and will be accompanied by a "big idea" and one sentence statement by the student. Visit the exhibition, and help us celebrate the accomplishments of these talented art students! Community Gallery Exhibition Details - Dates: December 3-December 27, 2013 - Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Closed on Saturdays, Sundays &

Mondays.Please note, these hours are different than the Main Gallery (Holiday Art Market). - Admission: Free NOV 16-DEC 29: FAC: HOLIDAY ART MARKET Foothills Art Center Announces the 39th Annual Holiday Art Market November 16 to December 29, 2013 The annual Holiday Art Market at Foothills Art Center [809 15th St] is a premier venue for fabulous fine art and crafts made in Colorado, during the holiday season. Over 100 Colorado artists offer ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography, holiday items and much more. Visitors will be immersed in a unique holiday marketplace featuring an array of options for everyone on their holiday gift-giving list. There will be thousands of unique hand crafted items to choose from, displayed against the beautiful backdrop of the historic Gothic church that houses the Main Gallery spaces. Visitors will find thoughtful alternatives to holiday gifts purchased at malls, and can feel rewarded that their one-of-a-kind purchases help support Colorado artists and Foothills Art Center! Exhibition Details - Dates: November 16 to December 29, 2013 - Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sundays 12pm-5pm; closed on Mondays - Admission: Free; donations are gratefully accepted. Exhibition Events & Programs - Opening Reception Friday, November 15 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

The media and general public are invited to attend the opening reception. Many of the exhibiting artists are expected to attend.

- SCFD Family Day Saturday, November 23 Free family art activities, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Artist demonstrations in the Gallery, 11:00 am-2:00 pm - Free Photos with Santa Before the Golden Candlelight Walk Friday, December 6 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Kids may have their photo taken with Santa, before he leads the Golden Candlelight Walk.

Plus, enjoy a hot cocoa bar and cookies! Visit our website to learn about additional Holiday Art Market events and programs. Images are available for download from the Press page on our website. OCT 31-JAN 25: RMQM: "TWICE AS NICE: TWO-COLOR QUILTS" From: Irene Berry, Thursday, October 17, 2013 Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Av, 303-277-0377 New exhibit set to open at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum October 31, 2013 through January 25, 2014 Twice as Nice: Two-Color Quilts from the RMQM Collection Enjoy a stunning collection of bold, graphic antique quilts. Also Color Journey: Quilts by NQA Judges The Color Journey exhibit consists of 32 individual quilts depicting a variety of subjects and techniques, all visually connected by a continuous and modulating line

of color that runs the spectrum of the color wheel. By special arrangement: The Ann Hathaway Cottage Quilt This remarkable quilt, made in about 1920, contains 18, 124 half-inch hexagons, joined using the English paper piecing technique. Some years ago, an antiques dealer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, found the quilt at a garage sale. Its original colors were revealed after 11 washings. THRU MAY 14: OPERA AT THE MOVIES 10/30 - The Nose ENCORE 11/9 - Tosca LIVE 11/13 - Tosca ENCORE 12/14 - Falstaff LIVE - New Production 12/18 - Falstaff ENCORE 2/8 - Rusalka LIVE 2/12 - Rusalka ENCORE 3/1 - Prince Igor LIVE - New Production 3/5 - Prince Igor ENCORE 3/15 - Werther LIVE - New Production 3/19 - Werther ENCORE 4/5 - La Bohème LIVE 4/9- La Bohème ENCORE 4/26 - Così fan tutte LIVE 4/30 - Così fan tutte ENCORE 5/10 - La Cenerentola LIVE 5/14 - La Cenerentola ENCORE *Encore events are recorded versions of the live events and typically occur on select Wednesdays immediately following the live events. Please check the schedule for exact dates. Click on http://www.fathomevents.com/?utm_source=Fathom&utm_medium=FathomAnnouncementEmail&utm_campaign=met1314#!ten-stunning-operas-this-season/more-info/the-met-live-in-hd for more information.

This Week (Oct 28-Nov 3) OCT 28-31: PET COSTUME CONTEST We are having our First Annual Halloween Costume Contest here at the Golden Mill for the entire week of Halloween! Bring your pets in to the store anytime from Monday, October 28 through Thursday, October 31st in their costumes! We'll take their pictures and post them on Facebook, and the pet with the most Facebook Likes will win fantastic prizes!! OCT 29: GOLDEN HEIGHTS/GOLDEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN Kickoff Open House: Tuesday, October 29th 2013, 5:00-8:00pm Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Conference Rooms A&B, 15200 W. 6th Ave. OCT 29: FRACKING TALK AT CSM

Oct. 29, Frac'ing (Fracking) - What is it?, by Dr. Will Fleckenstein, Chair, Dept. of Petroleum Engineering, Colorado School of Mines. See http://centerwest.org/ for full information on the rest of the series. OCT 30: COLORADO BUSINESS BOOT CAMP From: John Tracy, Friday, October 18, 2013 Colorado Business Boot Camp - Free Lecture Series Open to the Public Colorado Business Boot Camp presented by Golden Center Legal Collaborative, will host a lecture series full of insights from industry leaders on Wednesday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Colorado School of Mines campus in the Student Center Ballroom located at 1600 Elm Street, Golden, CO 80401. Information on topics of interest to Colorado business owners and entrepreneurs will also be discussed including: "ObamaCare Challenges for Employers," "Financing Business Growth and New Venture Capital," and "Start-Up/Entrepreneur Guidance." For a full list of all seminar topics including speaker's professional profiles, along with requests for free parking and reserving a seat visit www.CoBizBootCamp.com. Networking opportunities and complimentary refreshments are available at the after seminar mixer from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Colorado Business Boot Camp seeks to empower local business owners to learn innovative skills and new ideas that can help their businesses to succeed and grow in today's competitive business environment. The lecture series will continue each semester rotating at various Colorado universities in the spring semester. Golden Center Legal Collaborative is a group of independent law firms who specialize in business related practice areas with a focus on personal clients. For More Information please contact Golden Center Legal Collaborative 303-271-1435 or email: Answers@F-QLaw.com OCT 31: RMQM: OPENING "TWICE AS NICE: TWO-COLOR QUILTS" Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Av, 303-277-0377 New exhibit set to open at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum October 31, 2013 through January 25, 2014 Twice as Nice: Two-Color Quilts from the RMQM Collection Also Color Journey: Quilts by NQA Judges By special arrangement: The Ann Hathaway Cottage Quilt

OCT 31: HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL 5:00 - 7:30pm Thursday, Oct. 31 Come for a fun-filled night of ghosts and goblins, fellowship with our neighbors, and a safe place for children. Games - Crafts - Prizes! St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church in Applewood. 13151 W. 28th Avenue near Manning & Maple Grove Schools. 303-279-2760 www.stjohngolden.org All are invited! OCT 31: COMMUNITY CINEMA: GHOSTBUSTERS From: Mary Mitchell, Friday, September 20, 2013 Golden Community Cinema in Foss Auditorium at the American Mountaineering Center: Thursday, October 31 (Halloween) Movie: Ghostbusters Time: 7:00 PM, box office opens at 6:00 PM

Tickets: $5.00 cash at the door Popcorn and drinks are available for purchase. NOV 1: MAP: DAKOTA BLONDE Acoustic Alley www.acousticalley.org Miners Alley hosts theater and a whole lot more, like great music with Acoustic Alley. Fantastic bands in an intimate setting. It's an unforgettable experience that can't be missed. Nov 1 Dakota Blonde Miners Alley Playhouse, Downtown Golden, 13th & Washington, 2nd Floor Tickets $13 - 20 Doors open 6:45 p.m., shows begin 7:30 p.m. Email info@acousticalley.org or call 303-588-1389 if you have any questions. See you at the Alley! NOV 1: RMQM: OPENING RECEPTION "TWICE AS NICE" Event Name: Opening Reception Event Date: November 1, 2013 Event Time: 5:00 to 8:00pm Event Price: free Organization: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Contact Person: guest relations Contact E-Mail: rmqm@rmqm.org Contact Phone: 303-277-0377 Venue Information: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Av Event Description: Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you preview the newest exhibits, "Twice as Nice: Two-Color quilts from the RMQM Collection" and "Color Journey: Quilts by NQA judges." Take a close look at the amazing Ann Hathaway quilt, with 18, 124 pieces. NOV 1-3: MINERAL DEALERS SHOW Nov. 1-3, Denver Area Mineral Dealers Public Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 6th Ave. Frontage Rd. and Indiana St., Golden, CO. 10:00 - 5:00 Fri., 10:00-6:00 Sat., 11:00-4:00 Sun. Open to the public. Eighteen dealers, free admission, free parking. NOV 2: JEFFCO 5 MEETING: PETITION DRIVE From: Ray Goodhart, Sunday, October 27, 2013 The next Jeffco 5 Grassroots meeting is at Karen [Oxman]'s home on Saturday November 2nd at 9:45 am. We are only a few meetings away from the beginning of our petition drive! We will need our entire team to get our proposal across the goal and onto the 2014 ballot. Please bring 5 new names for our email list and any friends who would like to hear about the next steps we will be taking in our effort to increase the Jeffco BOCC from 3 to 5 members!... (For directions, call Karen @ 303-913-9827) NOV 2: GHM: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUMS: STEAM ENGINE

From: Doug Skiba, Monday, October 21, 2013 100-year-old working steam engine will amaze Golden museum visitors GOLDEN, Colo., Oct. 21, 2013 - Golden History Museums and a coalition of Denver-area institutions will offer free admission and special activities on one special evening called Night at the Museums on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2011. The Golden History Center and the Astor House Museum will both be open from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Visitors to the Astor House Museum, 822 12th St., will enjoy talking with costumed guides and testing their wits on tricky Victorian parlor games. Museum-goers at the Golden History Center, 923 10th St., will take a special hands-on tour through the Made in Golden exhibit. The brand-new display tells the story of historic innovations from Golden using such diverse examples as a needle-free injection system and a virtually indestructible dog toy. "There are some rare and really special artifacts that we've pulled out for Made in Golden," said Curator Mark Dodge. "I'm particularly excited about a real, working steam engine that was once used on the floor of the Coors Brewery. It will be one of the focal points of the exhibit that will both amaze and inform our visitors." Live demonstrations will be at 6 and 7 p.m. Other participating locations in Golden include the Geology Museum at Colorado School of Mines and the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. Four Mile Historic Park, Littleton Museum, Dinosaur Ridge and many other Denver-metro locations will also offer free admission. Visit www.denver.org/denverartsweek/nightatthemuseum for a full list of participants.... Call 303-278-3557 for more information, or visit www.GoldenHistory.org. NOV 2: DR: NIGHT AT THE DINOSAUR RIDGE MUSEUM event Name: Night at the Museum event Date: November 2, 2013 event Time: 5pm to 8pm event Price: free event Organizer: Friends of Dinosaur Ridge event Contact: Amber Cain event Contact Email: amber_Cain@dinoridge.org event Contact Phone: 303.697.3466 event Venue: Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison event Description: Join the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge and Denver Arts Week in presenting Night at the Museum on Saturday, November 2nd, 5-8 pm. Free admission into Trek Through Time, free hands-on activities such as fossil sifting and track painting, and see the Dinosaur Ridge tracksite by flashlight for a $3 per person fee. For more information contact Amber at amber_Cain@dinoridge.org or 303-697-3466 x 107. Email: amber_Cain@dinoridge.org NOV 2: MAP: ROCKY MOUNTAIN JEWGRASS Acoustic Alley www.acousticalley.org Miners Alley hosts theater and a whole lot more, like great music with Acoustic Alley. Fantastic bands in an intimate setting. It's an unforgettable experience that can't be missed. Nov 2 Rocky Mountain Jewgrass Miners Alley Playhouse, Downtown Golden, 13th & Washington, 2nd Floor Tickets $13 - 20 Doors open 6:45 p.m., shows begin 7:30 p.m. Email info@acousticalley.org or call 303-588-1389 if you have any questions. See

you at the Alley! NOV 2: JSO: RECITAL From: YourHub.com The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra's first recital of the 2013-14 season will be at 7pm [Saturday] November 2 at Golden's First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St. Recitals feature JSO musicians performing in small ensembles and offer a built-in variety because the musicians organize their own groups and choose the pieces they wish to perform. The repertoire typically includes chamber music and compositions by lesser-known composers. The JSO musicians introduce each piece with a bit of history and a few entertaining anecdotes about the composer and composition. A reception with light refreshments follows the performances and affords audience members an opportunity to meet the musicians. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.... For more information, go to www.jeffsymphony.org, e-mail office@jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237. NOV 3: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS "Spring ahead, fall behind" - so set your watch back an hour, sleep an extra hour....

November NOV 5: ELECTION DAY NOV 7: GHS: "OKLAHOMA!" Nov. 7-9: Golden High School's Stage Right Productions will present "Oklahoma!" running Thursday, November 7th through Saturday, November 9th, 2013. All performances will be held in the Golden High School auditorium with the following show times: Thursday, Nov. 7, 7:00pm; Friday, Nov. 8, 7:00pm; Saturday, Nov. 9, with a 2:00pm matinee and a final show at 7:00 pm. For all evenings, the doors will open at 6:30pm and for the Saturday matinee, doors will open at 1:30pm. Seats can be purchased online at: www.goldenhighschool.com for $10 or with cash in advance or on the night of the show for $15. For Thespian students or school groups the charge will be $5, and teachers are free. Cash and checks are accepted. For other information, contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@jeffco.k12.co.us, or 303-982-4200. NOV 8: DR: ROCK OUT FOR THE RIDGE From: Clare Marshall, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 You are cordially invited to our biggest fundraising event of the year, Rock Out for the Ridge, which will be held Friday, November 8th, [6-9pm] at the Pinehurst Country Club [6255 W Quincy Av, Denver].... This annual event is for raising funds to help preserve the fossils in the Morrison-

Golden Fossil Areas National Natural Landmark. As a member, you know how interesting and important these fossils are - we all want them here for our children and grandchildren. We have donations from many local artists (examples will be on the website soon) and a lot of other great items for the auctions. Perhaps you can enjoy some early holiday shopping? We will also be asking people to "Adopt-A-Track" on the main track site. As you know, there are over 330 individual tracks from the main track site. Almost 100 have been adopted, and we hope to adopt all before the Track Cover Project is under construction. For a donation of $100, you will receive a map of the main track site with your track highlighted, a cast of a track similar to the one you adopted and a certificate. We will keep your name associated with that track forever! NOV 9: GCF: CIVIC FOUNDATION DINNER & AUCTION The 38th Annual Golden Civic Foundation Dinner and Auction will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 5:00 at the Denver West Marriott Hotel. The honorees for this year's event are Jack and Joy Brandt, who are being recognized for their many years of service in the Golden community. The Brandts have selected this year's theme, which will be Denim and Diamonds, so come dressed in your cleanest jeans, and add a little bling! Or come dressed in your best evening attire, but wear your good boots! Tickets are $90 each, with tables of 10 for $850. For more information or to contribute, contact Marcie Miller at marcie@goldencivicfoundation.org or 720-326-8636. NOV 10: RMQM: DOLL QUILTS Join doll collector and quilt enthusiast Phyllis Stewart on November 10 for Doll, Quilts, Small Quilts - I love ALL little Quilts! Hear about the precious textiles we call doll quilts. The trunk show will include over 100 little quilts and their accompanying quilt racks, doll beds, trunks, miniature sewing machines and other items. This collection includes quilts from most every decade since the mid-1800s. Programs begin at 2pm - doors open at 11am. $10 per person includes museum admission and refreshments. RMQM members admitted free. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave, 303-277-0377 NOV 11: GHS: STRING ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL Nov. 11: There will be a Golden area Festival with the String Orchestra which will include elementary through high school students. This is located at the Golden High School auditorium on Monday, November 11th, 2013, at 7:00pm. There is a suggested donation of $3 at the door. Cash and checks are accepted. For more information, contact Katharine Parker at khparker@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-4187. NOV 12: GOLDEN BEER TALK: "BEER AND HEALTH" The next Golden Beer Talk will be Tuesday November 12th at Windy Saddle Cafe. Finn Knudsen will discuss Beer and Health! Finn will discuss research indicating that beer may aid in the prevention of osteoporosis, heart disease, breast, uterine, and prostate cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, Alzheimer's disease, ulcers, and kidney stones. It is a good source of many key nutrients,

antioxidants, fiber, niacin, riboflavin, pyrodoxine, folate, panthothen acid, biotin, and silicon. If this sounds like information you need to know, come to Windy Saddle Cafe on November 12th! 6 pm, talk starts at 6:30, don't be late. NOV 12: GHS: BAND FESTIVAL Nov. 12: There will be a Golden area Festival with the Band which will include elementary through high school students. This is located at the Golden High School auditorium on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013, at 7:00pm. There is a suggested donation of $3 at the door. Cash and checks are accepted. For more information, contact Katharine Parker at khparker@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-4187. NOV 13: HOLIDAY BUSINESS EXPO WEDNESDAY - November 13 - HOLIDAY BUSINESS EXPO/BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 4:30 to 7:00pm at TABLE MOUNTAIN INN, 1310 Washington ...Several Chamber members will be there showcasing service, catering, gifts, baskets, framing, you name it and someone will need it to give this Holiday season. Table Mountain Inn will provide food, beer, wine, and entertainment. There will be lots of fun and networking....Remember, the general public has been invited and no cost to attend....Any questions, call Jayne at 303-279-3113 or email jayne@goldencochamber.org NOV 15: FAC: OPENING RECEPTION HOLIDAY ART MARKET Friday, November 15 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St The media and general public are invited to attend the opening reception of the Holiday Art Market. Many of the exhibiting artists are expected to attend. NOV 15: GHS: IMPROV Nov. 15: Golden High School will present a fundraiser Improv Show with the Screamin' Demons Improv Troupe. This performance will be held in the Golden High School auditorium on Friday, Nov. 15th, 2013 at 7:00pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Seats will be open seating and tickets can be purchased by cash or check the night of the show. All proceeds will be going to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS from the suggested donation of $3 at the door. For other information, contact Scott Hasbrouck at shasbrou@jeffco.k12.co.us, or 303-982-4200. NOV 16: PLAN JEFFCO CONFERENCE From: John Litz, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 SAVE [Saturday,] November 16, 2013 for PLAN Jeffco's next conference. Forty years ago PLAN Jeffco and 400 volunteers convinced the Jefferson County Commissioners and the Jefferson County Voters to start the first County-based Open Space program in the United States. PLAN Jeffco is sponsoring a conference on looking forward at the next forty years of Open Space conservation. PLAN Jeffco invites you and your co-workers to attend. We have applied to the APA to provide credits for those who would be eligible. The main sponsors of the conference are PLAN Jeffco, Jefferson County Open Space and the Jeffco Open Space Foundation. We request that attendees pre-register, beginning in September, on the PLAN Jeffco website, www.planjeffco.org. The speakers at the conference will be:

- Amy Ito-Jeffco (Planning and Construction Manager-Jefferson County Open Space) - "2013 Parks Plan Update" - Dr. Mike Bowker (National Forest Service) - "Recreation Trends and Preferences in Front Range National Forests" - Dr. Mark B. Johnson (Executive Director of Jefferson County Department of Health and the Environment.) - "Health and the Outdoors" - Dr. Daniel Jerrett (Regional Economist, Denver Regional Council of Governments) - "Economic and Demographic Trends in the Denver Region" - Dr. Jim Hurrell (Director of Earth Science Laboratory at the National Center for Atmospheric Research) - "The Science of Climate Change: From Global to Local Scales" - John Sovall/Pam White (Colorado State University, Colorado Natural Heritage Program) - "Jeffco Survey of Critical Biological Resources/the Benefits of Conserving Biodiversity" - Dr. Sarah Reed/Dr. Sarah L. Thomas (Colorado State University/Center for the American West at University of Colorado) - "Balancing Recreation Access and Conservation Objectives in Open Space Programs" - Dr. Mat Alldredge (Wildlife Researcher -Colorado Parks and Wildlife) - "Impacts of Humans on Wildlife in the Front Range" It is a goal of PLAN Jeffco that Jeffco Open Space focuses on habitat protection and corridor preservation in the next few years through conservation easements and acquisition. Please forward this email to friends and others who may be interested in attending. Additional information can be found on the PLAN Jeffco website: www.planjeffco.org [Sat Nov 16, 9am-1pm, Jeffco Fairgrounds Main Exhibition Hall, Admission $10.] NOV 16: GOLDEN GATE GRANGE HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Golden Gate Grange holds its annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 16 from 9 am to 4 pm. Free admission. Come and see a dazzling array of craft from local artists and crafters. Four miles west of Route 93 in Golden at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road. For more information call Jayne 303 215-9257 or Mary 303 277-0134. NOV 16: CMC: BACKCOUNTRY BASH CMC Presents: The 21st annual Backcountry Bash - November 16th at 5:30pm. The Bash is CMC's premier winter event, hosted at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden. Join the CMC for an evening hosted by pro-skier, Donny Roth, bid on incredible gear and hut trips in the silent auction, and enjoy free beer by Avery Brewing Company and free food from Chipotle Mexican Grill. Get pumped for the hottest new ski film from Sweetgrass Productions, Valhalla. Get your tickets at cmc.org/bash before they are gone! Tickets are just $35. NOV 20: MAP: COMEDY NIGHT Miners Alley is thrilled to announce Wednesday COMEDY NIGHTS every 3rd Wednesday! Every show will be different - improv, stand-up, open-mike, burlesque, satire, slapstick... Franzen and Philips take a word and create a one-act play based off that word. Stand-up Chuck Roy "I'm from New Hampshire where the State Motto is 'Live Free

or Die'. I chose move." Tickets $12, Students with ID $10 Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave NOV 22: GHS: DRUM LINE SHOW Nov. 22: There will be a Drum Line Show at the Golden High School auditorium on Friday, November 22nd, 2013, at 7:00pm. Tickets will be $5 at the door. Cash and checks are accepted. For more information, contact Katharine Parker at khparker@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-4187. NOV 23: FAC: SCFD FAMILY DAY SCFD Family Day, Saturday, November 23 - Free family art activities, 10:30 am-12:30 pm - Artist demonstrations in the Gallery, 11:00 am-2:00 pm Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St NOV 26: HEARING ON COUNTY BUDGET The proposed budget will be before the board for final adoption on Nov. 26. The hearing is open to the public and will be during the board's hearing agenda. BCC meetings are on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. in the first floor hearing room located in the Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway. The preliminary budget can be viewed online at www.jeffco.us/budget. NOV 28: THANKSGIVING DAY NOV 29: COMMUNITY CINEMA: HOOK From: Mary Mitchell, Friday, September 20, 2013 Golden Community Cinema in Foss Auditorium at the American Mountaineering Center: Friday, November 29 (Thanksgiving weekend) Movie: Hook Time: 7:00 PM, box office opens at 6:00 PM Tickets: $5.00 cash at the door Popcorn and drinks are available for purchase. NOV 30: BOOK SIGNING BY CONI BILLINGS SATURDAY - November 30 - BOOK SIGNING DEDICATION RIBBON CUTTING 9:30am at TABLE MOUNTAIN INN, 1310 Washington Avenue in Historic Downtown Golden. TMI will be hosting a Holiday Book Signing from 10:00am to 2:00pm by a local author Coni J. Billings. Her latest book is Redemption's Bell. While turning the pages of this delightful historical novel you will be caught up in the lives of the characters who worked together to build the community of Golden with humor, grace and love. Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies are scheduled at 9:30am. NOV 30: 100 YEARS RIBBON CUTTING AT FOSS SATURDAY - November 30 - RIBBON CUTTING OF 100 YEARS 1:00pm for the

"100 YEAR FOSS CELEBRATION", 1224 Washington Avenue in Historic Downtown Golden. This 100 Year Foss Celebration is not only a celebration of a 100 year old building but also a tradition of generosity, innovative ideas, social vision and involvement. Ribbon Cutting ceremonies are scheduled for 1:00pm. Tours of the Foss Building will follow which is now the home of eleven small businesses. NOV 30, DEC 7, 14, 21: OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS ON PARADE SATURDAYS - November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 - OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS ON PARADE 11:00am in Historic Downtown Golden on Washington Avenue, parade begins at 10th Street. Come see a True Olde Fashioned Home Town Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters, music and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. After the parade there will be entertainment on the Avenue and in the businesses along with FREE horse drawn carriage rides through Historic Downtown Golden and Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides. For more information call the Chamber at 303-279-3113 or go the web at www.goldencochamber.org

December DEC 6: CANDLELIGHT WALK FRIDAY - December 6 - OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT WALK 6:30pm. Dress festive and gather at 6:00pm at 15th and Arapahoe Street for caroling and get prepared for the Traditional Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight Walk. The Golden Lions Club will be serving hot beverages at the top of the hill. The Chamber will be selling candles for 50 cents. THE WALK WILL BEGIN at 6:30pm. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided at businesses and cultural facilities. Come on out and enjoy the beauty of Golden all decked out for the holidays. DEC 7: CRRM: SANTA CLAUS SPECIAL AT RAILROAD MUSEUM Event Name: Santa Claus Special at the Colorado Railroad Museum Event Date: Saturday, December 7, Saturday & Sunday, December 14 & 15, Saturday, December 21 Event Time: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Event Price: Cost is $5 for children (under 2 are free), $15 for adults, $30 for families and $10 for seniors (over 60). Free for Museum Members. Organization: Colorado Railroad Museum Contact Person: Donald Tallman Contact E-Mail: Info@CRRM.org Contact Phone: 303-279-4591 Event Description: For more than one hundred years, railway post offices crisscrossed Colorado carrying the mail, including letters to Santa. This holiday season, the Colorado Railroad Museum's Santa Claus Special will be delivering letters to Santa. Kids can drop off their letter to Santa in the railway post office car and receive a special keepsake. The Santa Claus Special is Saturday, December 7, Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15 and Saturday, December 21 from 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The train departs every 30 minutes between 10:00AM and 4:00PM.

Children will want to bring their wish list to share with Santa and Mrs. Claus and then enjoy hot chocolate by the Depot General Store-where they'll find a generous supply of railroad toys and a huge selection of Thomas the Tank Engine gifts. Cost is $5.00 for children (under 2 are free), $15.00 for adults, $30 for families (two adults and up to five children) and $10 for seniors (over 60). Sponsors include: KOSI 101, 5280 Magazine and 9NEWS. DEC 7: OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS ON PARADE SATURDAYS - December 7, 14, 21 - OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS ON PARADE 11:00am in Historic Downtown Golden on Washington Avenue, parade begins at 10th Street. Come see a True Olde Fashioned Home Town Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters, music and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. After the parade there will be entertainment on the Avenue and in the businesses along with FREE horse drawn carriage rides through Historic Downtown Golden and Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides. For more information call the Chamber at 303-279-3113 or go the web at www.goldencochamber.org DEC 7: GCC: "A FEAST OF ST NICHOLAS" The Golden Concert Choir holiday concert on Sat Dec 7 at 7:00pm is titled "A Feast of St. Nicholas" and will include sacred and secular works anchored by Haydn's Missa Sancti Nicolai. It will be at Golden High School, 701 24th St. Here is the concert program: - Apolytikion of Our Holy Father Nicholas - St. Nicholas Kontakion - Legends of St. Nicholas -Intonent hodie -Exultemus et letemur -Gaudens in domino -Nicholai presulis - Carol of St Nicholas - Miracle of St. Nicholas - Beatus Nicolaus - Missa Sancti Nicolai by Haydn - Sviatyj Nykolaj - Three Dutch Songs -Sinterklaas kapoentje -Zie ginds komt de stoomboot -Sinterklaas goed heilig man - Jolly Old St. Nicholas - Up on the Housetop - Here Comes Santa Claus - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town Soloists will be: Jim Banks, Barbara Banks, Erin Bell, Lindsay Bell, Kaycie Grigel, Lauren Grim, Belinda Smiley. DEC 14 & 15: CRRM: SANTA CLAUS SPECIAL AT RAILROAD MUSEUM Event Name: Santa Claus Special at the Colorado Railroad Museum Event Date: Saturday & Sunday, December 14 & 15, Saturday, December 21 Event Time: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Event Price: Cost is $5 for children (under 2 are free), $15 for adults, $30 for families and $10 for seniors (over 60). Free for Museum Members. Organization: Colorado Railroad Museum Contact Person: Donald Tallman Contact E-Mail: Info@CRRM.org Contact Phone: 303-279-4591 Event Description: For more than one hundred years, railway post offices crisscrossed Colorado carrying the mail, including letters to Santa. This holiday season, the Colorado Railroad Museum's Santa Claus Special will be delivering letters to Santa. Kids can drop off their letter to Santa in the railway post office car and receive a special keepsake. The Santa Claus Special is Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15 and Saturday, December 21 from 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The train departs every 30 minutes between 10:00AM and 4:00PM. Children will want to bring their wish list to share with Santa and Mrs. Claus and then enjoy hot chocolate by the Depot General Store-where they'll find a generous supply of railroad toys and a huge selection of Thomas the Tank Engine gifts. Cost is $5.00 for children (under 2 are free), $15.00 for adults, $30 for families (two adults and up to five children) and $10 for seniors (over 60). Sponsors include: KOSI 101, 5280 Magazine and 9NEWS. DEC 14: OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS ON PARADE SATURDAYS - December 14, 21 - OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS ON PARADE 11:00am in Historic Downtown Golden on Washington Avenue, parade begins at 10th Street. Come see a True Olde Fashioned Home Town Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters, music and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. After the parade there will be entertainment on the Avenue and in the businesses along with FREE horse drawn carriage rides through Historic Downtown Golden and Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides. For more information call the Chamber at 303-279-3113 or go the web at www.goldencochamber.org DEC 21: CRRM: SANTA CLAUS SPECIAL AT RAILROAD MUSEUM Event Name: Santa Claus Special at the Colorado Railroad Museum Event Date: Saturday, December 21 Event Time: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Event Price: Cost is $5 for children (under 2 are free), $15 for adults, $30 for families and $10 for seniors (over 60). Free for Museum Members. Organization: Colorado Railroad Museum Contact Person: Donald Tallman Contact E-Mail: Info@CRRM.org Contact Phone: 303-279-4591 Event Description: For more than one hundred years, railway post offices crisscrossed Colorado carrying the mail, including letters to Santa. This holiday season, the Colorado Railroad Museum's Santa Claus Special will be delivering letters to Santa. Kids can drop off their letter to Santa in the railway post office car and receive a special keepsake. The Santa Claus Special is Saturday, December 21 from 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The train departs every 30 minutes between 10:00AM and 4:00PM. Children will want to bring their wish list to share with Santa and Mrs. Claus and then enjoy hot chocolate by the Depot General Store-where they'll find a generous supply of railroad toys and a huge selection of Thomas the Tank Engine

gifts. Cost is $5.00 for children (under 2 are free), $15.00 for adults, $30 for families (two adults and up to five children) and $10 for seniors (over 60). Sponsors include: KOSI 101, 5280 Magazine and 9NEWS. DEC 21: OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS ON PARADE SATURDAYS - December 21 - OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS ON PARADE 11:00am in Historic Downtown Golden on Washington Avenue, parade begins at 10th Street. Come see a True Olde Fashioned Home Town Parade with floats, clowns, Christmas characters, music and Santa. Join us and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. After the parade there will be entertainment on the Avenue and in the businesses along with FREE horse drawn carriage rides through Historic Downtown Golden and Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides. For more information call the Chamber at 303-279-3113 or go the web at www.goldencochamber.org

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Resources REFERENCES

American Alpine Club Acoustic Alley All About Golden

AMC American Mountaineering Center AMM American Mountaineering Museum Astor House Museum BEP Belize Education Project Buffalo Bill Days CARE Canyon Area Residents for the Environment (Mt Vernon Canyon area) CCHP Clear Creek History Park Clear Creek Land Conservancy Colorado Environment Coalition CINQ Citizens Involved in the Northwest Quadrant (transportation issues) Citizens for Golden City & Mountain Views (quarterly magazine for central Jeffco) City of Golden Clear Creek History Park CMC Colorado Mountain Club Colorado Ocean Coalition CRRM Colorado Railroad Museum Colorado Renewable Energy Society CSM Colorado School of Mines CSM Geology Museum Conservation Colorado DR Dinosaur Ridge Docuwest Film Festival EDS Waste Solutions Environment Colorado FasTracks FODR Friends of Dinosaur Ridge Friends of Red Rocks Foothills Animal Shelter FAC Foothills Art Center FRCC Foothills Running & Cycling Club GAPS Golden Action for Public Safety Golden Chamber of Commerce GCF Golden Civic Foundation GCC Golden Community Choirs Golden Community Garden GCA Golden Cultural Alliance Golden Dot Com (information on Golden) Golden Fine Arts Festival Golden Gate Grange GGGL Golden Good Government League GHM Golden History Museums GHS Golden High School Golden information GLA Golden Landmarks Association Golden Oldy Cyclery GREAT Golden Resources for Education, Arts, and Theater Golden tourism GURA Golden Urban Renewal Authority Golden Vision Golden Young Professionals Grand Bear the Storyteller HPB Historic Preservation Board HSMH Heritage Square Music Hall iCAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) JCMH Jefferson Center for Mental Health (Jefferson, Gilpin, Clear Creek) JAC Jefferson County Action Center Jefferson County Democratic Party Jefferson County Public Schools Jefferson County Association for Gifted Children JCPL Jefferson County Libraries JCNA Jefferson County Nature Association JCOS Jefferson County Open Space Jefferson County Republican Party Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority JSO Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Judaism in the Foothills Kiwanis Club of Golden

Leadership Golden LMNC Lookout Mountain Nature Center LWV League of Women Voters Metropolitan Opera Live in HD MAP Miner's Alley Playhouse 303-935-3044 NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory OSAC Open Space Advisory Committee (for Jefferson County) Plan Jeffco RRCC Red Rocks Community College Red Rocks Community College Theater Rocky Flats Museum Rocky Flats Nuclear Guardianship RMQM Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Rotary Club of Golden Save Jeffco Libraries STM Save The Mesas (North and South Table Mountains) Snopes (hoax info) The Edge Theater TMCF Table Mountains Conservation Fund (non-profit sister of STM, great photos) THREAT Tower Hazards and Radiation Exposure Above Tolerance (subcommittee of CARE: towers) West Side Live Presents, performing arts series (was JUCLive) - LINKS TO RESOURCES & INFORMATION FOR GOLDEN RESIDENTS Golden Vision Community Forum Share your ideas for improving our neighborhoods and community. Sign up - City of Golden news delivered right to your inbox! South Golden Neighborhoods website ezMAPS - find a location in Golden! i-Neighbors Free social networking service for neighborhoods & local groups to connect, meet, organize, and communicate. Receive Golden information by email (business news, what's happening, local news items) http://www.golden.com/events.htm - Complete calendar GROUPS GoldenCo discussion group moderated by Bill Simpson: To subscribe, send a blank email titled Subscribe to goldenco-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Email newsletter: http://www.golden.com/wordpress/?p=3965 MEDIA Golden Transcript www.ourcoloradonews.com/golden/ South Jeffco: Columbine Courier http://www.columbinecourier.com/content/letter-editor Evergreen Area: Canyon Courier http://www.canyoncourier.com/content/letter-editor Conifer Area: High Timber Times http://www.hightimbertimes.com/content/letter-editor Arvada, Golden, Lakewood, Westminster, Wheat Ridge: Colorado Community Media • editor@ourcoloradonews.com

Elected Officials GOLDEN CITY COUNCIL

citycouncil@cityofgolden.net Mayor Sloan, Marjorie msloan@cityofgolden.net 303-279-0088 cell 303-522-5661 Dist 1 Charis-Graves, Saoirse scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net 303-709-7529 Dist 2 Miller, Marcie mmiller@cityofgolden.net 720-326-8636 Ward 1 Claxton, Marcia mclaxton@cityofgolden.net 303-526-1214 Ward 2 Behm, Joe * jbehm@cityofgolden.net 303-279-1529 Ward 3 Vermeulen, Bob bvermeulen@cityofgolden.net 303-218-0080 Ward 4 Fisher, Bill bfisher@cityofgolden.net 303-588-3389 www.williamfisher.com * Mayor Pro Tem JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commish@jeffco.us to email all three commissioners at one time Faye Griffin (Rep): Commish1@jeffco.us Casey Tighe (Dem): Commish2@jeffco.us cltighe@comcast.net, 303-271-9931 Donald Rosier (Rep): Commish3@jeffco.us Phone 303-271-8525 To see the video of any commissioner meeting: http://jeffco.us/, click on Videos on the right side of the screen JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD board@jeffco.k12.co.us to email entire school board Lesley Dahlkemper, President, District 4 term expires 11/2015 303-982-6620, ldahlkem@jeffco.k12.co.us Paula Noonan, First Vice President, District 5 term expires 11/2013 303-982-6617, penoonan@jeffco.k12.co.us Laura Boggs, Second Vice President, District 2 term expires 11/2013 303-982-6604, lboggs@jeffco.k12.co.us Robin Johnson, Treasurer, District 1 term expires 11/2013 303-982-6613, rojohnso@jeffco.k12.co.us Jill Fellman, Secretary, District 3 term expires 11/2015 303-982-6607, jcfellma@jeffco.k12.co.us STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND STATE SENATORS Rep Sue Schafer, District 24 - Jefferson repschafer@comcast.net 303-866-5522, www.sueschafer.com/ Sen. Cheri Jahn, District 20 - Jefferson cheri.jahn.senate@state.co.us, 303-866-4856, www.cherijahn.com Sen. Jeanne Nicholson, District 16 Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Summit jeanne.nicholson.senate@state.co.us, 303-866-4873 GOV JOHN HICKENLOOPER 136 State Capitol Bldg, Denver, CO 80203-1792 Fax:(303)866-2003 Tel:(303)866-2471 Governor.hickenlooper@state.co.us http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/governor_office.html

UNITED STATES CONGRESS & SENATE Representative Ed Perlmutter, 7th District Colorado, 202-225-2645, local 303-274-7944, http://www.perlmutter.house.gov/index.php Senator Michael Bennet, 202-224-5852 Senator Mark Udall, 202-224-5941