Autumn on Tucker Gulch
Photo by Nancy Torpey
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Oct. 25th
- 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
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 5-9PM - Parent's Night Out Halloween Treats & Imagination Party
- 6-8PM - Opening Reception: English Paper Piecing and WILD! SAQA Regional Exhibition
- 6-8PM - Creative Campus - Fall Members Opening
- 6-8:30PM - Blue Haunting - Trunk or Treat @ Colorado State Patrol Academy
- 6:30-9:30PM - Golden Hayride Outpost 2 Step Friday
- 6:30-9:30PM - The Talking Dead - An Interactive Pub Crawl
- 7PM - CSM Women's Volleyball - Orediggers vs CSU Pueblo
- 7PM - Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl Tour
- 7PM - Hamlet
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Halloween Events
The next seven days are full of Halloween events in Golden. This evening includes:
- Colorado Haunted History: Murder, Mayhem and Madness Tour
- Parent's Night Out Halloween Treats & Imagination Party
- Blue Haunting - Trunk or Treat @ Colorado State Patrol Academy
- The Talking Dead - An Interactive Pub Crawl
- Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl Tour
- Hamlet @ Golden High School
Get the details on these and the rest of our festive events on our Halloween calendar: www.goldenhalloween.com.
10:30AM and 1:30PM Walking Tours @ the Railroad Museum
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can also join us for the afternoon tour where each week our trained guides delve more deeply into 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 their tour.
Click here to reserve Friday Tour Tickets in advance!
Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). General Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids 2-15 (under 2 is free), $8 seniors (60+). Museum members and children under age 2 are free.
Click Here for 2024 Special Topic Tour Dates & Subjects
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (map)
6-8:30PM Blue Haunting - Trunk or Treat
(GOLDEN, COLORADO) – The Colorado State Patrol, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Safety, will be hosting their first annual Halloween event, “Blue Haunting – Trunk Or Treat,” on Friday, October 25, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
The community is welcome to attend the event at the Colorado State Patrol Academy grounds located at 15055 South Golden Road and take part in a fun, family-friendly, and safe Halloween celebration. Wear your costumes and enjoy an evening filled with candy and fun!
There will be a sensory-friendly period from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., during which the emergency vehicles at the event will not have their lights activated. After 7:00 p.m., families can plan on those lights being on!
Colorado State Patrol
15055 South Golden Road
6-8PM Fall Members Opening @ Foothills Art Center Creative Campus
"When Turtles Fly" Oil on Canvas - J Sturdavant
Join us for a Member Open House at our Creative Campus! As a hub for vibrant art classes, studio artists, and diverse educational programs, the Creative Campus invites you to explore its offerings. During the Member Open House, you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with the Creative Campus Studio Artists, purchase art from Open Studio artists, and see pottery demos in the ceramics studio.
- Snacks and beverages
- Ceramics demos and Open Studio Artists Marketplace
- Shopping Opportunities - get some ideas for holiday gifts.
- Buy direct from the artists and save!
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (map)
6-8PM Opening Reception: English Paper Piecing and WILD! SAQA Regional Exhibition
Join us this evening to celebrate our two latest exhibits: SAQA Wild! and English Paper Piecing.
SAQA WILD!
NE Gallery
A collection of Art Quilts submitted by Studio Art Quilt Associates members from an invitation to let their imaginations take them on a journey to a WILD place – ANY wild place. The exhibit includes pieces from 30 artists, many from our own state of Colorado!! WILD is a small word, with BIG opportunity especially when you live in the area of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. These art quilts use texture, shape, color and a multitude of techniques to take you to their WILD places.
A book in our Gift Shop can be purchased to help you share the exhibit with far away friends, but the quilts are so much better in person, where the textures are so readily apparent.
ENGLISH PAPER PIECING
Main Gallery
Bravo to all of the English Paper Piecing (EPP) quilters taking part in this challenge.
In this call for entry, stitchers were asked to create a quilt that incorporates their favorite motifs: fussy cut, floral, Millefiori style, to name a few. After all the entries came in by May 31st, the jury selected 37 quilts which fill the main gallery with color and beautiful examples of traditional hexagon patterns such as tributes to Grandmother's Flower Garden, diamond patterns and even art quilts created from hexagons. But hexagons are not the only shapes used in EPP! These hand pieced works of art use a multitude of shapes to create Millefiori patterns, starbursts, stars and crosses, and tumbling blocks to name a few. Fabric choices and fussy cutting turn patterns into kaleidoscope and mosaics of fun adventure as you discover animals, flowers and other objects in the shapes. You'll be amazed at the incredible work presented in this exhibit!
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street, Suite 240 (map)
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:
- Live country music from Jeff Goodwin
- 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, Oct. 25th
- 7PM Elton Dan and the Rocket Band @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 7-10PM Conal Rosanbalm @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose Sky Bar - More Live Music
4:30PM Big Hooray Bluegrass @ Coda Brewing
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6-9PM Karaoke @ Golden American Legion
6-9PM Dog Log @ Goosetown Station
6-10PM Live Music @ Wrigley’s
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Coming in for the Winter
Drawing of Golden created by the Hayden survey in 1869
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164 Years Ago
The October 25, 1860 Western Mountaineer reported that miners were coming to Golden for the winter.
For the last few weeks we notice that many miners, and a large number of families are coming to Golden City to spend the winter, fearing to trust the severity of the mountains. This has caused quite a lively business in completing houses that were before commenced, and in preparations for building new ones. Several who are still engaged in mining operations, and intend carrying them on during the winter, have been down and made preparations for locating their families here.
Golden City possesses many advantages as a winter rendezvous, being located directly at the outlet from the mines, and having good schools, and a quiet and orderly society, which is a great desideratum, especially for men with families.
Many thanks to an anonymous donor for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of October.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. West southwest wind around 3 mph.
Friday: Patchy frost before 9am. Sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 46°F
Saturday: Sunny, 74°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 49°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 76°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 53°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 76°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 47°F
Tuesday: Rain Showers Likely, 53°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Rain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers Likely, 31°F
Wednesday: Snow Showers Likely, 40°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy, 32°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 54°F
News About Golden - October 25, 2024
Golden awards pre-construction service contract for new city hall and police headquarters
By Deborah Grigsby
Denver Gazette
The City of Golden this week moved one step closer to a new police and municipal building.
During Tuesday night’s meeting, City Council members voted unanimously to award FCI Constructors, Inc. — which has offices in Colorado in Grand Junction, Durango, and Frederick — a $90,000 contract for pre-construction management and general contractor services for the Heart of Golden Police and Municipal Facility. Plans call for it to be built on the former Molson Coors property at 311 10th St... Read more...
Golden considering blackout dates between summer events
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
With so many big events in downtown Golden throughout the summer, city officials are considering implementing blackout dates.
This would prevent those applying for special event permits from having events the same weekend and/or on consecutive weekends based on other applicants who’ve been approved already or a pre-established calendar of summer events... Read more...
Mines women’s soccer maintains No. 1 ranking, prepares for regular-season finale
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The Colorado School of Mines women’s soccer players, coaches and fans are hoping to end the regular season the same way they started it — with consecutive wins... Read more...
Golden Optimists and IRC Denver: Pedaling Towards Hope and Community
By Mariam Naibi / Edited by Hanna Simmons
International Rescue Committee
In September 2021, Suzy Stutzman, a Board Member of Golden Optimists, reached out to the IRC in Denver with an offer to set the wheels of change in motion for a seemingly “golden” opportunity.
Golden Optimists, a non-profit organization located in Golden, Colorado, embodies the true spirit of community and dedication. Operated entirely by volunteers who share a passion for cycling, the organization collects and refurbishes used bicycles. These bicycles are then transformed into sustainable modes of transportation and sources of outdoor recreation, adventure, and joy for individuals in need... Read more...
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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
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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, and Nannette Johnson
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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
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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, and Traci Neuman Lacey.
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser
