A Trek Along the Welch Ditch Trail
Photo by Carol Freza
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Apr. 24th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 9:30AM - Highway Cleanup
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 1-3PM - Silver Screen Classics Movie Club 1930s-1960s
- 4-7PM - Family Climb Night
- 6-8PM - Cherokee Basketweaving Workshop
- 7:30PM - Drag Show and Bingo
- 7:30PM - Pump Boys and Dinettes
- 8PM - Comedy Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Register Now: Golden Women in Business Impact Awards 2026
Big evolution for one of our most loved traditions… ✨
GWiB’s Founder’s Day Awards Banquet is now the GWiB Impact Awards — a celebration of real women making real impact across our community. And this year, we’re kicking it off in a big way.
Join us on April 29th at 5:00 PM at the beautiful Buffalo Rose Events Center in Golden for an elevated evening designed to connect, celebrate, and recognize the women and small business owners shaping Golden and beyond.
The night will feature live entertainment, appetizers, a curated buffet dinner (with gluten-free and vegan options), a keynote speaker, highlights from GWiB leadership, special giveaways, a cash bar and Goldmine Cupcakes. The evening will culminate with the presentation of our Gem Awards, the prestigious Founder’s Award, and the debut of a brand-new award.
This is a curated private event open to both members and non-members, bringing the GWiB community together to celebrate successes and the impact being made every day.
💎 Pro tip: Become a Diamond Member now to lock in current membership rates, preferred ticket pricing, and exclusive perks before upcoming increases.
Location:
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
10:30AM and 1:30PM The Friday Tour @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. 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. Learn more
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
1-3PM Silver Screen Classics Movie Club 1930s-1960s @ Golden Library
For movie lovers 50+, step back into Hollywood’s golden age! Enjoy classic films from the 1930s–1960s with fresh popcorn from a movie theater popcorn maker! We will introduce the movie before the show, watch together and share impressions afterward. Connect with others and rediscover timeless stories in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. More information
Today's Title: The Snake Pit (1948)
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
4-7PM Family Climb Night @ Colorado Mountain Club
Join the Colorado Mountain Club Youth Programs Team for a night of indoor climbing at the CMC Basecamp Climbing Wall! Free for members and $5/person for non-members. Equipment and instruction provided, no experience necessary!
Register
Location:
Colorado Mountain Club
15605 W 32nd Avenue (Map)
6-8PM Cherokee Basketweaving Workshop @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Students will learn how to craft an Oklahoma style round reed basket from start to finish. Register
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
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7:30PM Opening Night: Pump Boys and Dinettes @ Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
Set on Highway 57, PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES is a toe-tapping, crowd-pleasing musical packed with country charm, catchy tunes, and down-home humor. Join the grease monkeys at the gas station and the sassy waitresses at the Double Cupp Diner for a night of unforgettable songs and feel-good fun! Tickets
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (Map)
The Golden Word - 04/24/26
Live Music for Friday, Apr. 24th
- More Live Music
5-8PM Alex Lutze @ Coda Brewing
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Ryan Hutchens @ Barrels and Bottles
6:30-8:30PM Lucas Wolf @ Etta Jeanne
6:30-9:30PM Dollhouse Thieves @ Goosetown Station
7PM Karaoke @ Wrigley’s
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Always Fearing a Relapse
Colorado Transcript - April 24, 1941
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85 Years Ago
Prohibition was the death knell for many American businesses--particularly breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Always anxious to avoid a return to Prohibition, the United Brewers Industrial Foundation ran a series of ads promoting beer as the "America's Beverage of Moderation" and encouraged consumers to avoid "black sheep" retailers who might bring discredit to the product.
Later, this message was picked up by the Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries in their long running "The Old Judge Says" campaign.
The Old Judge was always having folksy conversations with his fellow townsfolk, explaining the fine points of government policy. Curiously, his conversations always revolved around what a dumb idea prohibition had been. Here’s an example:
Judge, would you mind tellin’ Charlie here what you told me the other night walkin’ home from lodge. I can’t word it just the way you did.
Sure thing, Tim. Here’s what I told him, Charlie. There’s no such thing as votin’ a nation, a state, a county, or even a community dry. We had proof enough of that during our 13 years of prohibition. What you really vote for is whether liquor is going to be produced legally or illegally…whether the community is going to get needed taxes for schools, hospitals, and the like, or whether this money is going to go to gangsters and bootleggers. That’s the answer, boys…simple as A-B-C.
In other conversations, he concluded that
It all goes to prove what I’ve said time and time again, Chet…prohibition does not prohibit. Same thing happens every time…as soon as legal liquor is voted out, bootleg liquor with its crime and corruption moves right in.
and
It’s not hard to figure out. As soon as the distillers stopped making whiskey and devoted their entire facilities to the production of industrial alcohol for the Government…the racketeers muscled in again.
Like the United Brewers Industrial Foundation, the Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Inc. was clearly concerned that Prohibition might make a comeback.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 37°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 59°F
Saturday Night: Rain Showers Likely, 42°F
Sunday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 61°F
Sunday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 41°F
Monday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 59°F
Monday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 39°F
Tuesday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 66°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers, 42°F
Wednesday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 65°F
Wednesday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 42°F
Thursday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 53°F
News About Golden - April 24, 2026
Google Fiber breaks ground, chamber highlights locals
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
After years of planning and prepping, Google Fiber will start offering internet in Golden this fall.
The company started broadband service construction in Golden’s right-of-way about a month ago, but hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking on April 22 at Parfet Park with Mayor Laura Weinberg and other city officials... Read more...
Light was red for several seconds before cyclist was struck in Golden crosswalk, police say
By Janet Oravetz
9News
GOLDEN, Colo. — A man faces multiple charges including vehicular assault - DUI after a crash last month in Golden that left a cyclist critically injured.
Ian Athas, 35, is accused of running a red light and striking Kristyn Wade, who was crossing Johnson Road at U.S. Highway 6 around 8:10 a.m. on March 25... Read more...
Obituary - Sharon Juanita Kirts
Legacy.com
Sharon was born in Cody Wyoming to Nickie and Boe Nicholson in the summer of 1937. When Sharon was a toddler her family moved to Golden Colorado where she lived for the next 84 plus years. She started attending Golden First United Methodist Church at the age of four. Sharon was a member there for 70 years... Read more...
Colorado breweries win impressive 26 medals at World Beer Cup
By Tiney Ricciardi
Denver Post
Colorado breweries don’t just make some of the best beer in the country, they make some of the best beer in the world. That’s according to the 30th annual World Beer Cup, which announced winners Wednesday night during the Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia... Read more...
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