• Summer Art Camp for Kids: Session VI--Potato Head Picassos (22nd - 24th)
  Every home has a kitchen, and every kitchen is full of creative potential. Somewhere between art and cooking, this class explores creating with common materials found in the kitchen. From potato-head Picassos to edible art, have fun learning to play with food.  Instructor: Jen Thario.  For ages 5 - 8.  10:00am - 3:00pm. $110 / FAC member $99.  Foothills Art Center, 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden.
• Local Liquor Licensing Authority - Board Meeting
  City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO.  7:00pm.  Details...
• Tuesday Night Books
  Destined for Destiny: The Unauthorized Autobiography of George W. Bush by Scott Dikkers.  7:00pm.  Golden Library, 1019 Tenth St.
• Walkability Task Force
  Golden Community Center/Windy Saddle, 1470 10th Street.  7:00 pm.  Details...

Wednesday July 23rd

• Story Time at Clear Creek Books
  Children and their adult(s) will enjoy different stories each week. 
  10:30am. 1200 Washington Ave.
• UFOs– Unfinished Objects
  Work on and talk about your UFOs - unfinished objects. Crafters of all types are welcome. Participants may stay the entire time or come and go as they please.  6:30 - 8:30pm at the Golden library.
• Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
  City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO.  6:30pm.  Details...
• Housing Affordability Task Force Meeting
  6:30pm.  Windy Saddle Room, Golden

Thursday July 24th

• City Council - Regular Business Meeting
  City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO.  7:00pm.  Details...

Friday July 25th

• Open Fridays with Steve Tracy
  Are you looking for a fun and encouraging atmosphere to delve into painting? Students of all levels and mediums are invited to join Steve in this exciting investigation of painting. Steve's classes are always infused with positivity and camaraderie. His teaching approach addresses the basics, as well as important information for professional artists. Students will receive individual attention as well as the support of fellow students.  9:30am - 2:30pm (six Fridays).  $135 / FAC Member: $121.50.  Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street.  This is a six-week class which runs from 7/25/2008 through 8/29/2008.
• Buffalo Bill Days Celebration Opens in Parfet Park 5-10 PM
  Children’s Rides & Activities, Food, Beverage, Arts & Crafts.  This event dates back to the 1950's as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill's grave. The Buffalo Bill Days Committee has been able to expand the activities through the years and it is now the largest community festival held in Golden. The event draws many people from surrounding communities who enjoy bringing their families to a wholesome, small-town community event. Entertainment:  Sons of the 'Burbs, 5-6:30; Chris Daniels & the Kings 7-10.

Saturday July 26th

• Firefighters Flippin' Flapjacks Prior to Parade
  The Golden Fire Department’s volunteer firefighters will be proudly flippin’ flapjacks for the 34th consecutive year before the Buffalo Bill Days Parade.  This year will be extra special because they’ll be doing it from the newly-constructed Fire Station No. 1 (in the same location as the old fire station at 911 10th St.). The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with silent auction bidding is from 5:00 to 10:00am.  All the proceeds from the event help fund the volunteer firefighters’ programs.  You can purchase tickets in advance from any volunteer member or at Station No. 1 in the administrative offices. The suggested donation is $5 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and younger.
• Buffalo Bill Days Parade
  Starts at 8th and Washington at 10 AM.
• Buffalo Bill Days Celebration Continues in Parfet Park
  Children’s Rides & Activities, Food, Beverage, Arts & Crafts.  This event dates back to the 1950's as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill's grave. The Buffalo Bill Days Committee has been able to expand the activities through the years and it is now the largest community festival held in Golden. The event draws many people from surrounding communities who enjoy bringing their families to a wholesome, small-town community event.  Entertainment:  Blu Jazz and Route 66, 1 - 4:30; Pairadeux 5 - 6:30; Eleven Hundred Springs, 7-10.
• Orphan Car Show!  
  Downtown Golden, noon - 3.
• Buffalo Bill Days Celebration at the Library
  Go back in time in Golden! A collection of western books, movies, and CDs will be available to check out from the Golden Library's display table. Kids will love doing western craft activities in the Children's Area on Saturday, July 26.
• Buffalo Bill Days at the Astor House & Clear Creek History Park
  Go back in time in Golden! A collection of western books, movies, and CDs will be available to check out from the Golden Library's display table. Kids will love doing western craft activities in the Children's Area on Saturday, July 26.
• Wild West Show
  Noon in downtown Golden.
• SCFD Free Day at the Golden Pioneer Museum
  Come and enjoy free admission all day at the Golden Pioneer Museum.  10:00am - 4:30 pm.  
• German Fest:  10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm until ?
  The Original Lausitzer Show and Dance Band from Germany (Die Originale Lausitzer Blasmusikanten spielen beliebte Heimat-Melodien und Tänze).  Bavarian and Oimtaler Schuhplattlers,The Turnverein Chorus, and high school students.
  
  Advance tickets $15.  At the door $20.  Both shows $25.  Reserved tickets to be paid by July 23 – all tickets honored for Sunday.  The Denver Kickers Sports Club, 16776 W 50th Ave, Golden.  For more information call 303-279-279-9097 or 303-202-3642.

Sunday July 27th

• German Fest:  10 am - 2:30 pm
  The Original Lausitzer Show and Dance Band from Germany (Die Originale Lausitzer Blasmusikanten spielen beliebte Heimat-Melodien und Tänze).  Bavarian and Oimtaler Schuhplattlers,The Turnverein Chorus, and high school students.
  
  Advance tickets $15.  At the door $20.  Both shows $25.  Reserved tickets to be paid by July 23 – all tickets honored for Sunday.  The Denver Kickers Sports Club, 16776 W 50th Ave, Golden.  For more information call 303-279-279-9097 or 303-202-3642.
• Buffalo Bill Days Celebration in Parfet Park (Last Day)
  Children’s Rides & Activities, Food, Beverage, Arts & Crafts.  This event dates back to the 1950's as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill's grave. The Buffalo Bill Days Committee has been able to expand the activities through the years and it is now the largest community festival held in Golden. The event draws many people from surrounding communities who enjoy bringing their families to a wholesome, small-town community event. Entertainment:  The Indulgers Celtic Rock, 12 - 2; Runaway Express 50's 60's Rock, 2:30 - 5. 
• Rods/Classic Cars Show!  
  Downtown Golden, 10 - 3.
• Muttin Bustin Contest
  Lions Ballfields from 10 - 1.
• Duck Race
  Illinois St. pedestrian bridge to Vanover Park, 1 PM.