November on the Creek
Photo by Joe Delnaro
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Nov. 1st
- 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
- 10AM-4PM - Watercolor Notecards with Janet Nunn
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 5-6PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 5-8PM - Crazy Bingo Night
- 5-9PM - Night at the Mines Museum
- 6-7:30PM - POSTPONED: Behind the Scenes of We Are Still Here
- 6:30-9:30PM - Golden Hayride Outpost 2 Step Friday
- 7PM - Hamlet
- 7PM - Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl Tour
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10AM-4PM Watercolor Notecards with Janet Nunn
A favorite way to paint this time of year. This is a mini techniques class in a day of painting watercolors. You will learn start to finish how to paint a note card. We will use wax paper, plastic wrap, tape, a basting brush and more. Come to class and learn. If you need the supplies, there is a $5 materials fee that covers all you need for the day. Bring a friend and spend the day painting.
This workshop takes place on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 10am-4pm in person at Foothills Art Center.
Members $90/ Non members $120 ***To receive the member rate - please "login" the upper right-hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership*** Register
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (map)
5-9PM Night at the Mines Museum
Enjoy the museum after-hours, with all its wonders illuminated and ready for exploration! Take in live music, grab a drink from the bar, and partake in special activities run by our favorite local museums.
It promises to be a night of fun and discovery!
Admission: FREE
More information
Mines Museum
1310 Maple Street (map)
5-7PM Soup Night @ The American Legion
$8 for two varieties of soup and dessert. Public is welcome!
More information
American Legion Post 21
500 9th Street (map)
7PM Hamlet @ Golden High School
See the High School's production of Hamlet. Buy tickets here!
Golden High School
701 24th Street (map)
7PM & 7:30PM Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl
There are a few tickets left for tonight's Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl.
This haunted pub crawl tour will guide you through Golden’s raucous past, often in the dark. Your guide will shed some lantern-light on the spirits that still linger around old Golden City, and how to rouse them, if you dare. This is not a ghost hunt; there’s no equipment or devices to prod the scenes, just deliciously devious ghost stories fueled by succulent spirits. Your first beverage is included to kick the night off right!
6:30-9:30PM Golden Hayride Outpost 2 Step Friday
Kick up your boots, grab your pals, and join us at the new Golden Outpost for the Friday night fun featuring:
- Karaoke Country
- Delicious food from Mac Nation Cafe’s food truck
- Custom hat making, branding, and shaping from Olde Town Hatter
- Cold draft beers on tap (and Oktoberfest beers!)
- A full bar (with N/A options too)
- No cover charge. See you there!
Golden Hayride Outpost
17695 South Golden Road (map)
Live Music for Friday, Nov. 1st
- 7PM Ten Years Gone & Sonic Highways @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 7-10PM Chris Child @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
5PM Hill & Sunday @ Coda Brewing
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Wylie Jones @ Barrels and Bottles
6PM The Legendary Kathouse Pickers @ Alchemy
6-9PM Sugar Britches @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A History of Roller Skating in Golden
Some of Golden’s Roller Skating Rinks
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79 Years Ago
The November 1, 1945 Colorado Transcript announced the opening of a new roller skating rink. It was opening in the Labor Temple (the former Golden Plunge swimming pool, and the future Buffalo Rose Events Center). This wasn’t Golden’s first skating rink, nor was it the last.
Golden’s first roller skating rink opened in 1872 on the second floor of Harrison’s Hall (now Creekside Jewelers, Avenue Vision, and Del’s Tonsorial). In 1883 there was a rink in the “Old Loveland Block.” (I think this building was at 13th and Washington; I don’t have a photo.) This one was so successful that the owner doubled the size and installed a new floor. A competitor began construction of a second rink at 12th and Ford Streets.
In 1907, the second floor of the Golden Opera House (now the Ace Hi) opened for roller skating. The Transcript commented that “It seems that roller skating has returned for a good long stay, as it is now popular all over the country.” The plan was to have the rink open every evening unless the hall was rented for a private function. Indeed, it must have been popular, because a second rink was opened on the north side of the Creek. In 1911, still another rink was opened in the Bella Vista Hotel (12th & Jackson–demolished in 1920).
In 1945, World War II had ended and people were looking for recreation. Clarence From, who had operated a roller rink before the War, decided to open one in Golden.
In 1960, Golden built the current municipal center, including City Hall, Police & Fire Departments, Museum, and Library. The first building completed was the new recreation center, which was built in connection with an outdoor pool. One of the major uses of the new rec. center was roller skating. The center offered lessons as well as open skate times.
In the mid-1990s, the City built a new recreation center, sans roller skating rink. The old one became our current library.
Thank you to Wendy Weiman for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of November.
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($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Morris & Mae Market, Miners Saloon, Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden Hayride Outpost, Kona Bowls, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, and Michael Mason
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, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Joy Brandt, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, Nannette Johnson and the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
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, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, and Bud Rockhill
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, Casey & Gina Brown, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Carol Abel, 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, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, 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, and Jo Barber.
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser
