Evening Glow
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Apr. 17th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - SnowE-Days
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 10AM-12PM - Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 6-8PM - Teen After Hours: Bite-Size Passports
- 6:30-8PM - Back to Basics: Hiking Basics
- 8PM - White Lies Party
- 8PM - Comedy Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Drought-Readiness
"Adjust sprinklers to avoid overspray onto sidewalks and streets" - Photo by Bryan Kelly
People must be feeling drought-conscious: many of this year's Gardens-in-a-Box are sold out. Some collections are still available, but you must go to another city to get them, because our scheduled garden collection event has reached capacity.
See the City’s website to learn about the drought restrictions, which become effective on May 1st, and the penalties for violating the restrictions, which go up to $1,000.
Dogs of Law Enforcement
Golden Officer Henslee and K9 Mao have been selected as finalists for the 2027 Dogs of Law Enforcement calendar through the National Law Enforcement Memorial and they need our support for the home stretch!
Voting closes today, so please take a moment to cast your vote and share the link with family and friends if you’re willing. Every vote counts!
👉 https://nleomf.org/2027-dogs-of-law-enforcement-finalists/
The Friday Tours @ Colorado Railroad Museum
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each tour covers a specific theme and on these dates our focus will be: Freight Trains!
Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety of museum resources to help bring the subject to life with the understanding that guests are welcome to continue their visit on their own after the tour. Today's Topic
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
6-8PM Teen After Hours: Bite-Size Passports @ Golden Library
Make your plate your poetic passport! Teens will embark on an armchair travel experience where global flavors meet creative flow. As culinary cartographers, they’ll taste sweet and savory bites inspired by regions around the world and turn those flavor experiences into rhythmic pieces of their own. Poetry never tasted so good!
Please Note: We are unable to accommodate food allergies (i.e. gluten, dairy and/or nuts). Registration is required.
ONLY teens in 6th through 12th grade will be allowed into this program. Please respect this age limit for safety and to encourage peer learning with other teens.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
6-8PM on Friday, Apr. 17th
6:30-8PM Back to Basics: Hiking Basics
Photo by Liz Erickson
This series is all about building your confidence as a hiker, enhancing your skills, and fostering a deep connection with the natural world. In this session we will be working towards understanding the essentials of hiking gear, trail etiquette, and safety as the first steps towards embracing outdoor adventures.
All ages. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Location:
Jeffco Open Space
700 Jefferson County Parkway (Map)
The Golden Word - 04/17/26
Live Music for Friday, Apr. 17th
- 5:30-8:30PM Eric Lane @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Grey Rails @ Barrels and Bottles
6:30-8:30PM Emily Barns @ Etta Jeanne
6:30-9:30PM The Reckless Folk @ Goosetown Station
7PM Karaoke @ Wrigley’s
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Homes for Veterans
Golden History Museum Collection
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In the years after World War II, Golden was in a home-building frenzy. Many of the earliest post-war homes were built specifically for veterans, using VA financing.
Charles Martin began building veteran homes in 1946, first at 22nd and East, then at 24th and Ford. By 1947 he was building at 21st and East and 23rd and Ford. In 1947 he began work on Vernon Drive between 20th and 23rd.
Orville Dennis also built many homes in Golden for the veteran market. He began in 1949, with the first batch being on 2nd Street between Washington and Ford. The homes were 24×24 feet, with two bedrooms and one bath. They sold for $6700. In 1950, Dennis built an additional twelve houses on North Ford near the Foss Ranch. Those homes sold for $8500. He then moved on to Goldco Circle (the former Cemetery Hill), with those houses ranging from $7000 to $8500.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday: Rain and snow showers after 7am. Cloudy. High near 38, with temperatures falling to around 35 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night: Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Clear, 26°F
Saturday: Sunny, 57°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 33°F
Sunday: Sunny, 70°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 44°F
Monday: Partly Sunny, 76°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 49°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 78°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 52°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 79°F
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy, 49°F
Thursday: Chance Rain Showers, 69°F
News About Golden - April 17, 2026
$1 million Powerball ticket sold at Golden gas station
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Someone in or around Golden is $1 million richer after Wednesday’s Powerball drawing... Read more...
Golden baseball bash out nine extra base hits against Denver South
By Dennis Pleuss
Colorado Preps
GOLDEN — Cole Courtney has his baseball story that he will be able to tell family and friends for years to come.
The Golden right fielder and No. 9-hole hitter went 4-for-4 from the plate with five RBIs, including his first career home run in the Demons’ 14-4 victory in five innings over Denver South on Wednesday at Golden High School... Read more...
Mines buys new research facility in northeastern Golden
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The Colorado School of Mines campus grew a little bit bigger this month — about 50,000 square feet bigger... Read more...
Golden school’s 5K on track to be its largest fundraiser
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
When Golden-area Welchester Elementary School started the Soar 5K fundraiser in 2024, the goal was simply to break even.
Instead, the event raised about $5,000 — more than expected... Read more...
Republic Services opens organics transfer station in Colorado
By Audrey Trevarthan
Waste Today
Republic Services Inc., Pheonix, has announced the opening of Jefferson County’s first organic material preprocessing transfer station at Foothills Landfill in Golden, Colorado.
The 11,900-square-foot facility will preprocess organic material collected from more than 150,000 homes and businesses in greater Denver and transfer it to the East Regional Landfill Compost Facility for processing... Read more...
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, and Colorado Railroad Museum
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, and Unite Fitness
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/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, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Joy Brandt, and Golden PT & Pilates
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/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, 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, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh. Nannette Johnson, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, and Vicki Greivel
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, and Carie Chimbel
