Tall Grass in North Golden
Photo by Nancy Torpey
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Jun. 2nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 7-9AM - Clear Creek Corridor Cleanup
- 8AM - Municipal Court Criminal Arraignments
- 10:15-10:45AM - Let's Dance - Registration Required
- 12-12:30PM - Mondays with the Mayor
- 1-2PM - Toddler Art with KidCreate Studio - Registration Required
- 2-3PM - Virtual: Active Minds Monday
- 4-5:30PM - Artmaking 101
- 5-8PM - Monday Market
- 5:30-7:30PM - The Fundamental Principles of Art
- 6-7PM - Cookies With Councilors
- 6-9PM - Teach Me to Play! Mondays
- 6:30PM - Movement Monday Running Club
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
What's Blooming on Schweich Hill?
Our resident botanist, Tom Schweich, was traveling last week, so we were planning to do without our weekly dose of "What's Blooming Along Golden's Trails?" Fortunately, Greg Poulos sent this wonderful picture of flowers blooming on Schweich Hill.
Tom was kind enough to identify the blooms as follows:
Top Row:
- Dalmatian Toadflax. – /Linaria dalmatica/ (L.) Mill.
- Prairie Blue Flax – /Linum lewisii/ Pursh
- Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush – /Castilleja integra/ A. Gray
- Blanketflower – /Gaillardia aristida/ Pursh
Bottom Row:
- Sidebells Penstemon – /Penstemon secundiflorus/ Benth.
- Purple Locoweed – /Oxytropis lambertii/ Pursh
- Prairie Spiderwort – /Tradescantia occidentalis/ (Britton) Smyth.
- Sidebells Penstemon – /Penstemon secundiflorus/ Benth.
2-3PM Virtual: Active Minds Monday
At Jefferson County Public Library, we foster continuous learning and connections. Keep your minds engaged every Monday! Be sure to explore our website for additional weekly event options, including call-ins and livestreams.
Today’s theme: World War II: D-Day
Join Active Minds for an exploration of how the West was opened and won. We'll tell the story from a variety of perspectives--from the early explorers who ventured into the unknown to the fortune seekers who raced to the Gold Rush. We'll also include the often brutal elements of what was known at the time as "Manifest Destiny” including conflicts with Native Americans as well as Spanish Mexico, all of which added significant territory to the United States.
Save your spot for this Zoom program. - Register
When:
2-3PM on Monday, Jun. 2nd
4PM Vicki Wagner Volunteer Memorial Garden Dedication @ the Welcome Center
Vicki Wagner, working in the Golden Welcome Center garden
Vicki Wagner was a dedicated Golden Welcome Center volunteer, where she devoted many years to welcoming visitors and supporting our community. Her passion for gardening and all things Golden was evident in her unwavering commitment and tireless efforts, especially when it came to taking care of the Welcome Center grounds. This garden is intended to honor her spirit, as well as all Welcome Center volunteers.
Please join us for the dedication, with a reception to follow on the Creekside Patio. Wear your floral and festive apparel!
Location:
Golden Welcome Center
1010 Washington Ave. (map)
4-5:30PM Artmaking 101 @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Introductory Artmaking: Basic Materials and Techniques of Painting and Drawing.
Join artist educator, John Passaro, as he guides artists who are just beginning or restarting their art practice. John will focus on painting and drawing techniques. All mediums are welcome: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, ink, and charcoal. The class size is kept small so that John is able to provide individual support and help participants meet their goals.
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
When:
4-5:30PM on Monday, Jun. 2nd
5:30-7:30PM The Fundamental Principles of Art @ Foothills Art Center
Whether you’re beginning your artistic journey, returning to your art after some time off, or simply interested in refreshing your basic skills, you’ll find our group of artists welcoming and supportive. We enjoy experimenting in a personal way with the tools of the trade such as color, line, composition, values, shapes, and other essential skills. All levels of experience are welcome. Acrylic, oil paint, watercolor, gouache, and any drawing medium are welcome. We meet on Monday nights from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Explorer & Creator Members $40 / Catalyst Members $80 / Non Members $110
Location:
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (Map)
When:
5:30-7:30PM on Monday, Jun. 2nd
6-7PM Cookies With Councilors @ Heritage Dells Park
Photos of Kinney Run South in the winter. Top Left: Kinney Run Trail at the end of Tripp Drive with one of our new wayfinding trail signs. Top Right: Kinney Run South, from the end of 4th Avenue. Bottom Left: Kinney Run South looking toward Heritage Dells Park. Bottom Right: Bridge over Kinney Run with cliffs of Lyons Sandstone in background. Photos courtesy of Tom Schweich.
Join your City Councilors for a community walk-and-talk along Kinney Run to discuss improving walking and biking connections in Golden. This interactive event will focus on the current state of the Kinney Run bike path and opportunities for enhancements, including:
- Improved connection signage
- Lane expansions to better accommodate all users
- Addressing issues with unofficial social trails
Your input is vital as we plan for upgrades that prioritize safety, accessibility, and connectivity for walkers and cyclists.
The event will start at Heritage Dells Park under a City-branded tent, with councilors guiding a conversation about existing conditions and planned improvements. We’ll wrap up under the tent for an informal discussion and Q&A session.
Location:
Heritage Dells Park
Golden (Map)
When:
6-7PM on Monday, Jun. 2nd
1-2PM Toddler Art with KidCreate Studio - Registration Required @ Golden Library
Art boosts your toddler’s motor skills and creativity! Join us for a fun, hands-on art session where your child can channel their energy and imagination. All materials are provided. Registration is required.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
1-2PM on Monday, Jun. 2nd
Golden History: Fishing Memories
Colorado Transcript - June 2, 1966
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The June 2, 1966 Colorado Transcript celebrated the annual Fishing Derby at the pond in Lions Park. The Golden Kiwanis Club had hosted the first fishing derby for Golden's children in 1955. They gave prizes to kids catching the first fish, the biggest fish, and the first to catch the limit of five fish. About 150 children participated, and a good time was had by all.
The event was revived by the Optimists Club in 1961 and was repeated every year through 2009. By that time, we had a significant problem with geese overrunning the park. The geese were cute and fun to watch, but their droppings made the park unwalkable. The pond itself was full of e-coli. In 2012, City Council reluctantly voted to fill in the ‘ol fishing pond.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind around 8 mph.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 50 overnight. North wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms, 47°F
Tuesday: Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 59°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Cloudy, 51°F
Wednesday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 67°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 50°F
Thursday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 70°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 52°F
Friday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 75°F
Friday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 53°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 77°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 55°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 78°F
News About Golden - June 2, 2025
4A Baseball: Golden Bounces Back to Earn State Championship
By Tracy Renck
CHSAA Now
After losing to Cheyenne Mountain 5-2 in the morning, the previously unbeaten Demons didn’t unravel.
Instead, they regrouped to defeat the Red-Tailed Hawks 5-1 in a Class 4A winner-take-all state championship game at Erdle Field at the United States Air Force Academy in the afternoon... Read more...
Golden finds redemption, holds off underdog Cheyenne Mountain for Class 4A state baseball crown
By Corey Masisak
Denver Post
AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Luca Casali and some of his Golden teammates have been waiting two years for their second chance, so a few extra hours weren’t a problem.
It took a second game to end Cheyenne Mountain’s magical run, but the Golden Demons (26-4) claimed their first Class 4A state baseball championship in 22 years on Saturday with a 5-1 victory at the Air Force Academy’s Erdle Field... Read more...
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($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, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, and the Colorado Railroad Museum, 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, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and Vic DeMaria
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, and Robert Thresher.
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, and Cherryln Parker
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton, Steve Stevens
