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What's Happening in Golden - Monday, Apr. 1st

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Monday, Apr. 1st

,   and  Barb Warden
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Easter Dawn

Photo by Frank Hanou

What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Monday, Apr. 1st

Golden History Tours
Let's Dance
Computer Basics
Virtual: Active Minds Monday
The Principles of Artistic Expression
Colorado Trivia League

For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar

Golden History: A Seasonal Tale

Photo by Joyce Davell

The August 13, 1973 Golden Transcript provided this story about the Transcript's founder, George West.

George West teamed up with Mines students and printed posters announcing a balloon ascension from Castle Rock for April 1, 2:30 p.m. Classes were dismissed at Mines, as well as well as every other school, and almost everyone in town gathered down at what is now Brooks Field [now Marv Kay Stadium], staring up at Castle Rock. Sure enough, they could see figures running around up there, and hear the excited voices floating down.

At precisely 2:30 p.m., an unearthly blast shattered nearly every window in Golden, and serious faced Mines seniors passed out small, printed cards – "APRIL FOOL."

Weather

Overnight's Weather

Overnight: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. North northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday's Weather

Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 2pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 43, with temperatures falling to around 38 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday Night's Weather

Monday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain and snow showers before 3am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 30, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. North wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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