One of Jen's Deer Friends
Photo by Jen Rutter
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Aug. 22nd
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 7:30AM - Mines M Climb
- 9:30-10:30AM - Rooftop Yoga
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 3-5PM - Lobby Artwork Unveiling - Artist Tom Shaw
- 6PM - Unframed Gala - Enchanted Garden
- 6-8PM - Back to Basics: Navigation Basics
- 7:30PM - Assassins
- 8-11:59PM - House Party
- 8PM - Stand-Up Comedy featuring Matt Ferrell w/Spencer Mills and Dan "Hitman" Rathmann
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
7:30AM Mines M Climb @ ORC
August 16, 2016 - Photo by Dave Powers
The students have arrived at the School of Mines, and new students will be climbing up to the M this morning. Each will carry a 10-pound rock from their home towns. They will add it to the field of rocks that form the giant M on Mt. Zion, and then, together, they will whitewash the whole letter.
Location:
ORC
Elm Street (Map)
10:30AM and 1:30PM Museum Highlights Tour @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring 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.
Friday Tour Tickets - $3 each plus General Admission ($10 adults, $5 kids 2-15, $8 seniors 60+).
Learn more and buy tickets
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
When:
All day on Friday, Aug. 22nd
6-8PM Back to Basics: Navigation Basics @ Jeffco Open Space
This series is all about building your confidence as a visitor to Jeffco Open Space Parks, enhancing your skills, and fostering a deep connection with the natural world. In this session we will see how compasses and maps work together, learn to read and understand topographic maps, and explore hardware and software navigation technology.
All ages. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Location:
Jeffco Open Space
700 Jefferson County Parkway (Map)
6PM Unframed Gala - Enchanted Garden @ Colorado School of Mines
Foothills Art Center's annual UNFRAMED Gala is tonight, at the Green Center at the Colorado School of Mines.This year’s theme is Enchanted Garden—an evening full of magic, celebration, and community. Not surprisingly, tickets are sold out.
However, you can still bid in their online auction!
Bid Now!
Location:
Colorado School of Mines
Green Center (Map)
Live Music for Friday, Aug. 22nd
- 6:30-9:30PM Shawn Nelson @ Golden Outpost
- 7PM Fastball @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6-9PM Reuben Gonzales @ Barrels and Bottles
6-10PM Bruce Cole @ Wrigley’s
8PM-midnight House Party @ Morris & Mae
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Tourism, Circa 1934
Tramway coming to Golden
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91 Years Ago
The August 23, 1934 Colorado Transcript reported that the Tramway would continue Sunday excursion fares for the first three Sundays in September. Denver visitors were quickly discovering Golden as a hot spot for fun. The most recent Sunday had brought 529 visitors via the electric cars (streetcars).
The Golden Plunge indoor swimming pool was a big attraction, open from 10AM to midnight “with its pool of crystal pure mountain spring water.” People also came to enjoy our parks, enjoy picnics, take hikes, and watch ballgames.
The Transcript anticipated a big crowd for the organized labor picnic to be held Labor Day weekend.
As the fall days come on, the mountains take on their most beautiful coloring of bright yellows and reds, among the green pines. These beautiful views, with the crisp, cool fall weather makes hiking in to the mountains tops a delightful experience for those who are used to city streets.
Those who have come to Golden on these excursions have been delighted with their trip. There is no reason why Golden should not become a resort that would rival Manitou in number of visitors and amusements.
Weather
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. North northeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 60°F
Saturday: Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 80°F
Saturday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 60°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 79°F
Sunday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 60°F
Monday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 71°F
Monday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms, 58°F
Tuesday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 70°F
Tuesday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 57°F
Wednesday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 77°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 59°F
Thursday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 78°F
News About Golden - August 22, 2025
The dirt at this construction site in Golden is turning up pieces of Colorado history
By Jennifer Meckles
9News
GOLDEN, Colo — Construction is underway in downtown Golden, to build a new “district” called Clayworks.
The 14-plus acre site will eventually house office spaces, retail, residential and more. It will also serve as the new headquarters for CoorsTek, a longtime Golden-based business that used that same site for decades to manufacture various products... Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Goosetown Station
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee 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, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/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, and Centennial State Wealth Advisors
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/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, Vicki Olson, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, and Mary Rains, 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, and Kate Olivier
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, and Peyton Gibson
