Bright Sun and a Rising Moon
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Apr. 7th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Municipal Court Criminal Arraignments
- 10:15-10:45AM - Let's Dance - Registration Required
- 12-12:30PM - Mondays with the Mayor
- 12-1PM - Community Education Event - Hosted by Coroner Office
- 2-3PM - Virtual: Active Minds Monday
- 4-5:30PM - Artmaking 101
- 5-8PM - Monday Market
- 5:30PM - Board Game & Euchre Night
- 5:30-7:30PM - The Fundamental Principles of Art
- 6-9PM - Teach Me to Play! Mondays
- 6:30PM - Movement Monday Running Club
- 6:30PM - ManBearPig Night
- 7PM - Cookies With Councilors
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
What Now?
Three Jefferson County Housing Authority properties (in green) and the area "southwest of Delong Park"
Tomorrow night, after the City Council meeting, they're planning to hold an "Executive Session" (no cameras, no audience) "to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators regarding property on 24th Street southwest of Delong Park."
City staff has determined that this neighborhood is ideally suited for low-income housing, so that may be the plan for this proposed purchase.
Depending on how far their circumference extends, they may be looking at
1 The single family home at
400 24th St (map)
(Owner: Pallagi Joseph David Life Estate)
2 The apartment building at
2401 East St. (map)
(Owner: 2401 East First Street Apartments LLC)
3 Golden Auto Clinic
2321 East St. (map)
(Owners: Debra L. and Randy D. Hutchison)
3) Any of several single family homes on East Street (street view)
Understanding the Budget #3 - Sales Tax
Meeting friends and collecting sales tax at Windy Saddle Cafe
By Loretta Huff
The previous article regarding City of Golden finances identified Taxes as the source of more than 75% of our General Fund revenues with 2025 tax income projected to be well over $33 million.
Sales Tax revenues are projected to be over $17 million, more than half of the Taxes category. The total Sales Tax in Golden is 7.5%, made up of three parts:
- City of Golden, 3%
- Jefferson County: 0.5%
- State of Colorado: 4%
For items sold within the City limits, the 7.5% sales tax is collected by the vendor. The City’s 3% portion is remitted to the City.Section 3.03.30 of the City’s Tax Code contains a long list of transactions that should be taxed. A shorter list can be found on the Taxes and Fees page of the City website. The lists include many things you would expect, such as all food, gas and electric for residential and most commercial uses, hotels, cable TV. It also includes some surprising things, such as items dispensed from vending machines and “prosthetic devices for animals.” Both sites also contain lists of items that are exempt from sales tax.
2-3PM Virtual: Active Minds Monday
Jefferson County Public Library believes we can always be connecting and learning. Keep your mind active every Monday! Check out our website for other weekly Call In/Livestream events.
Today’s theme: The American West
Join Active Minds for an exploration of how the West was opened and won. We'll tell the story from a variety of perspectives--from the early explorers who ventured into the unknown to the fortune seekers who raced to the Gold Rush. We'll also include the often brutal elements of what was known at the time as "Manifest Destiny” including conflicts with Native Americans as well as Spanish Mexico, all of which added significant territory to the United States.
Save your spot for this Zoom program.
When:
2-3PM on Monday, Apr. 7th
4-5:30PM Artmaking 101 @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Join artist educator, John Passaro, as he guides artists who are just beginning or restarting their art practice. John will focus on painting and drawing techniques. All mediums are welcome: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, ink, and charcoal. The class size is kept small so that John is able to provide individual support and help participants meet their goals.
This class meets four Monday nights on April 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
When:
4-5:30PM on Monday, Apr. 7th
6:30PM ManBearPig Night @ Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
You are most certainly wondering, what is ManBearPig Night and how do I check out such an intriguing sounding event? Well, my friend, you are in luck because we have the answers. ManBearPig Night is a collection of fun talks by fabulous Mines people about topics that they feel nerdiest about, ranging from the fun to the interesting to the weird.
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (Map)
When:
6:30PM on Monday, Apr. 7th
7PM Cookies With Councilors @ Golden Community Center
Join your City Councilors for an important conversation about wildfire prevention and creating a defensible space around your home at the Golden Community Center.
This session will focus on practical steps you can take to protect your property and reduce wildfire risks in our community with our Golden Fire Department. Learn about:
- What defensible space is and why it matters
- Simple, cost-effective actions you can take to safeguard your home
- Resources and programs available to support wildfire prevention efforts
This is a great opportunity to connect with your councilors, get your questions answered, and contribute to the safety of our community. Let’s work together to ensure Golden remains resilient and prepared.
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
When:
7PM on Monday, Apr. 7th
Golden History: Paleontological History of Golden
Riding Dino at the Sinclair station, 12th and Ford – enlarge
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59 Years Ago
The front page of the April 7, 1966 Colorado Transcript shows children playing on Dino, the mascot at the Sinclair gas station.
According to the Oil Company’s website, Sinclair started using dinosaurs in their advertising in the 1930s. The dinosaur association was immediately popular. The company had several life-sized fiberglass dinosaurs fabricated for display at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. After the fair closed, the dinosaurs went on a nationwide tour.
In the mid-1960s, smaller fiberglass dinosaurs began appearing at Sinclair stations across the country–like the one in the photograph above! It was probably new at the time, making it front page-worthy.
Golden’s Sinclair had a Dino until a few years ago. It appeared in Google Street Images through 2017, but was gone by December of 2018.
Weather
Overnight: Clear. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. West wind around 8 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 42°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny, 68°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 43°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 65°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 41°F
Thursday: Sunny, 64°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 42°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 74°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 49°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 79°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 50°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 73°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, Joy Brandt, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, and the Colorado Railroad Museum
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, 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, The Golden Hotel, and Kurt & Janet Siegfried
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, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, and Mary Rains
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton
