Some Welcome Turbidity
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Jul. 31st
- 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
- 7AM-10PM - Jeffco 4-H Fair
- 9:30-10:30AM - Rooftop Yoga
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 1-3PM - Silver Screen Classics Movie Club 1930s-1960s
- 4-9PM - Colorado Day Celebration
- 6-9PM - Harleys After Dark
- 6-8PM - Teen Graphic Novel: Meet the Artists
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
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7AM-10PM Jeffco 4-H Fair @ Jefferson County Fairgrounds
The Jeffco 4-H Fair celebrates the creativity of Jefferson County 4-H Youth! Join us from July 25th through August 2nd to see all the amazing projects our kids have been working on throughout the year. You can find a full schedule of events open to the public below. More information with daily schedules
Location:
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 West Sixth Avenue (Map)
10:30AM and 1PM 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 and buy tickets.
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
9:30-10:30AM Rooftop Yoga @ Golden Mill
Enjoy an all-levels class on The Golden Mill’s rooftop patio, with sweeping views of North and South Table Mountains, Zion Mountain, and Clear Creek. Led by Flow Yoga Studio. Rain or shine. Register
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (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
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
6-8PM Teen Graphic Novel: Meet the Artists @ Golden Library
Are you a comic fan or aspiring artist? Meet local graphic novelists at this interactive panel event! Hear from Stan Yan author of The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang, Thane Benson author of Quick the Clockwork Knight and Kelsi Jo Silva, illustrator of Off Menu. The Bookies will be onsite for book purchases. More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 07/31/26
Live Music for Friday, Jul. 31st
- 8PM Citizen Dan
Buffalo Rose (main venue) - More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6-10PM Gone2Long @ Wrigley’s
6:30-9:30PM A-Mac & The Height @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Tell 'em how to get here!
1939 Photo from the Golden History Museum collection. These signs were located in Pleasant View
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The early years of the twentieth century were marked by a frantic level of roadbuilding. As cars and trucks replaced railroads and wagons, roads were needed absolutely everywhere, all over the country. One thing that was often overlooked was signage: directional signs weren't necessarily included in road-building projects.
96 Years Ago
The July 31, 1930 Colorado Transcript announced that new signs would be placed on "all roads leading to Golden, giving motorists clear directions as to how to reach this city."
The money to pay for the signs was raised by the Golden Businessmen's club with help from the Rocky Mountain Motorists. The businessmen saw it as a reasonable investment since, without directional signs on the roads, potential customers might never come to Golden.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 65, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. North wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 63°F
Saturday: Sunny, 90°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 64°F
Sunday: Sunny, 99°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 72°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 98°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 66°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 83°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 65°F
Thursday: Sunny, 95°F
News About Golden - July 31, 2026
Road Closure: 13th Street from Maple to Illinois Streets August 4-5
By Traci Case
Chief of Staff, Infrastructure and Operations
Colorado School of Mines
Hello Neighbors,
13th Street will be closed on August 4-5 between Maple and Illinois Streets for crane operations. Please use an alternative route during this closure... Read more... Download PDF below.
Fallout continues after racist doll incident within the Golden Fire Department was revealed publicly
By Colette Bordelon
Denver Channel 7
GOLDEN, Colo. — A member of the task force designed to support diversity within the City of Golden told Denver7 they were first notified this week about a racist incident from within the fire department that occurred in March of this year... Read more...
Colorado volunteers dedicate time to clean up trash along Clear Creek Corridor in Golden
By Brian Sherrod
CBS News
Volunteers dedicate their time twice a week to clean up the Clear Creek Corridor in Golden. The city of Golden says the volunteers meet every Monday and Thursday between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m... Read more...
Dinosaur Ridge to host inaugural Stego Stampede on Sept. 27
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Two months from today, people will have a chance to run, walk and celebrate like a dinosaur.
The Friends of Dinosaur Ridge organization is hosting the inaugural Stego Stampede on Sept. 27, featuring a fun run, an arts festival, free museum access, food, music and other family-friendly activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m... 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, Unite Fitness, and Joy Brandt
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, in memory of 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, Golden PT & Pilates, and Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young
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, 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, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, and Cindy & Matt Finley
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, 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, GoldenBrokers, Elizabeth Coil, and Diane Tiberi
