Events

National emergency alert test to be held Wednesday

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 8th, 4:07 pm

This is only a test. Seriously. That's what the Federal Emergency Management Agency wants the public to know about the first nationwide test of the emergency alert system, scheduled for Wednesday.

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Adopt-a-Family program helps families in need

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 2nd, 12:45 pm

Help make the 2011 Holiday Season a little brighter for families in need. The Jefferson County Children, Youth and Families Division Adopt-a-Family Program serves children and families that are dealing with issues of child abuse and neglect.

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BLM, Forest Service begin offering permits for Christmas trees

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 1st, 12:54 pm

Christmas may be nearly two months away, but the federal Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service are already offering Christmas tree permits.

The permits are valid at the BLM Royal Gorge Field Office and the San Carlos Ranger District .

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Jefferson County Public Library’s hosting Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 18th, 2:31 pm

The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends are hosting their annual Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale Oct. 21-23, 2011, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Admission to the sale is free.

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Colorado McDonald’s restaurants offering free coffee for two weeks

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 7th, 2:28 pm

Participating Colorado McDonald’s restaurants will be giving away free coffee to its customers for two weeks. After last February’s successful Free Coffee Event, McDonald’s is bringing back their free coffee to consumers to try their premium-roasted coffee.

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Sheriff’s safety fair returns to Summerset Festival

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 7th, 12:46 pm

Sheriff Ted Mink and the men and women of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will host the annual Sheriff’s Safety Fair at the Summerset Festival in South Jeffco's Clement Park, September 17 and 18.

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A Taste for Every Foodie at A Taste of Colorado

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, August 26th, 11:52 am

Festivalgoers can learn culinary secrets, enjoy gourmet dishes, and savor offerings from some of the state’s favorite food establishments at the 28th annual A Taste of Colorado. The four-day, free admission, food, music, and entertainment Festival will take place Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2 through Sept. 5, in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park.

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