Fall 2026 Calendar

Holiday Craft Fair - Saturday, October 17th from 9am to 4pm

The Holiday Craft Fair will offer  a great variety of amazing crafts and artwork from our talented local artisans.  Drop in for a free cup of coffee and do some early Holiday shopping.  You will find items for everyone on your gift list.  This is also a great chance to find a special hostess gift.  You will definitely find something for yourself, too! Lunch and Baked Goods will be available.

Community Meeting to Explain Proposed Ballot Measure 6B - Wednesday, October 21st at 7pm

The Community Meeting will be an informational event to explain the proposed Mill Levy Ballot 6B. This mill levy increase would  be exclusively for fire truck

replacement and/or enhancement.

Trunk or Treat Halloween Celebration - Saturday, October 31st from 4pm to 7pm

The Annual Halloween Party, "Trunk or Treat", will be held at the Grange/Community Center on Halloween. Trunkers will have decorated trucks or trunks and will pass out candies to the children.  The Fire Department will have a truck at the event. Food will be available for purchase.  If you would like to participate as a “Trunker”  contact Jessica at 720 651-0566.  Check your emails for more information. 

Holiday Wreath Making - Saturday, December 5th from 10am to 12 noon

Wreath Making is a favorite Canyon Event where local greenery is provided for participants to make their own Holiday Wreaths or Swags. The event is free to Golden Gate Grange/Community Center members and a $5 donation from non-Grangers/Members is requested. Kids are welcome. If you would like to help gathering greens please call Jayne at 303 949-6083.

Giving Tree Gift Drive

Also in December the Grange/Community Center will once again participate in the Jeffco Commissioners’ Giving Tree Gift Drive for children and teens in need. Our community has always been very generous with their donations in past years. Members are encouraged to join this worthy cause again in 2026.  More information will be sent out to members around Thanksgiving.

Peak to Peak Chorale Concert - Saturday, December 12th

The Peak to Peak Chorale will present a concert on Saturday, December 12th.  We will announce the time in an email. This is a free event, but any donation would be appreciated.

Spring 2026 Calendar

Eggmania  - Saturday, April 4th from 10 AM to 12 Noon

Eggmania is a great event for the whole family.  Everyone brings their hard boiled eggs to decorate for Easter.  We will provide all the materials for dying and decorating your eggs.  Some plastic eggs will be available for a small fee, but it is best if you call or email us in advance so we have enough on hand.  There will be an indoor Easter Egg Hunt for kids by age group. 

Community Brunch – April 19th from 10 AM to 12 Noon

The Community Brunch on Sunday, April 19th is a free event (though donations are happily accepted) open to the whole community.  Bring a neighbor or friend who has never attended an event at the Grange before. New faces are always welcome! Pancakes, sausages, yogurt, fruit, bagels and cream cheese will be served. We will be honoring two Richard Ramstetters (Butch and Dick) for 70 years as Grange Members and 4 others for 25 years as Members.

Hydration Drive. – May 9th to May 17th

During the Hydration Drive residents bring bottled water and sports drinks for our wonderful Fire Fighters and First Responders. Looks like this will be a hot summer, so the support the community has always shown for this event will be particularly vital this year.  Donations can be left on the Grange patio.  Please sign the sheet so we know who to thank.

FireWise, Native and Drought Tolerant Plants Program

May 4th from 7PM

Master Gardener, Molly Niven, will give a wide ranging talk on best practices for gardening in Golden Gate Canyon.  What plants are best to use, which plants thrive, what to avoid, xeriscaping, deer resistant plants and much more.  Bring your own recommendations and questions! 

Canyon Clean Up – May 17th from 7 AM

On May 17th we will once again clean the Golden Gate Canyon roadside from Crawford Gulch to just below Galbraith Open Space. Volunteer to be part of the team!  You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.  We will supply bags and other equipment to make the job easier, but remember to bring garden or work gloves and be sure to wear closed toe shoes.  For more information contact Terri Costeldia at 303-277-0351 or terricosteldia@hotmail.com 

Slash Collection Event – Saturday, June 6th from  9AM to 3 PM

On June 6th the GGFPD will hold a Slash Collection Event at the Grange.  This is one of three such events that they will hold at different locations  in the summer months. Mitigation on your property is an important way to keep your home and the entire community more safe.  Details on the cost will be provided by email.  For more information contact Terri Costeldia at 303-277-0351 or terricosteldia@hotmail.com 

Paint and Sip – Friday June 12th from 6pm to 8pm

Join us for an evening of creativity and community.  Bring your favorite beverage and an apron to protect your clothing.  Acrylic painting supplies, instruction and snacks will be provided.  This event will be hosted by Susan Vincent.  Cost for Grange/Community Center members is $10.  Cost for non-members is $15.  Numbers are limited, so please contact Susan at susan@goldgrade.com to register.  

Rummage Sale – Friday,  August 7th from 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturday, August 8th from 9 AM to 3PM

The Canyon favorite Rummage Sale will be held on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th. Your donation of gently used but no longer needed items is greatly appreciated.  More information about drop off dates will be available closer to the sale.