In Honor of the Day
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Mar. 17th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINING/DRINK SPECIALS
- All day - CSM Softball - Orediggers vs Colorado Christian
- 8AM - Municipal Court Criminal Arraignments
- 9AM-3:30PM - Fantastical Creatures @ FAC-Creative
- 10:15-10:45AM - Let's Dance - Registration Required
- 12-12:30PM - Mondays with the Mayor
- 2-3PM - 2-3PM Virtual: Active Minds Monday - Ireland / Northern Ireland
- 5:30PM - Board Game & Euchre Night
- 5:30-7PM - Canceled: Downtown Development Authority Meeting
- 5:30-7:30PM - The Fundamental Principles of Art
- 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
9AM-3:30PM Fantastical Creatures @ FAC-Creative
Join Ms. Ahlers for 4 days during Spring Break to create artworks inspired by fantasy creatures! Think dragons, merfolk, gnomes, centaurs, etc. We will explore fantasy through drawing, painting and sculpture.
Location:
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (Map)
When:
9AM-3:30PM on Monday, Mar. 17th
2-3PM 2-3PM Virtual: Active Minds Monday - Ireland / Northern Ireland
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: Ireland / Northern Ireland
It’s been over 25 years since the US brokered the Good Friday Agreement, a treaty that brought peace to Northern Ireland after decades of sectarian violence. However, after the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland) completed BREXIT, its departure from the European Union, new instability was introduced to the region, given that the Republic of Ireland remains a member of the EU. Join Active Minds as we discuss the history of Ireland and explore its cloudy future
Save your spot for this Zoom program.
Meeting ID: 160 114 3061
Password: 162985
When:
2-3PM on Monday, Mar. 17th
St. Patrick's Day Menu @ Buffalo Rose
The Buffalo Rose is offering Irish specialties today:
- Corned Beef with Rosemary Roasted Potato and Brussel Sprouts
- Rose shepherd's Pie with Bison Stew and Garlic Whipped Potato
- Pot of Gold White Chocolate Mousse and Graham Crunch
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (map)
Golden History: Dinosaur Discoveries
Pat Madison’s Triceratops herd – a tribute to our native fauna
Click to enlarge
The city of Golden lies in the lap of a veritable prehistoric treasure field, and where automobiles and street cars now travel the streets, and where flower beds and lawns now flourish, the horned dinosaur, the diplodocus and other huge monsters made their herding ground….
Colorado Transcript – March 17, 1921
104 Years Ago
The March 17, 1921 Colorado Transcript featured a visiting archaeologist who had given several lectures to Golden schoolchildren. Dr. W. J. Phifer described some of the dinosaurs that had been found in this area. They included
Triceratops on Green Mountain
Diplodocus on the road between Golden and Morrison
Stegosaurus a short distance from Morrison
Dr. Phifer suggested that the road between Golden and Morrison be improved and that we install cement models of the dinosaurs. “Such a road would soon become known all over the nation.”
The Dinosaur Ridge website reports that the remains of other dinosaurs have also been found in the area, including
Tyrannosaurs Rex on South Table Mountain
Apatosaurus and Allosaurus at Dinosaur Ridge
Iguanodon-like footprints near Red Rocks Park
While the cement dinosaurs were never built, we have commemorated our dinosaur past in other ways. Dinosaur Ridge is the #1 dinosaur tracksite in the nation. The Morrison Natural History Museum displays dinosaur bones and and active paleontology lab. Triceratops Trail in Golden passes by fossilized dinosaur tracks and prehistoric plants. The City’s golf course also features fossils, and was named Fossil Trace. The first fossilized remains of a stegosaurus were discovered by Mines Professor Arthur Lakes (of Arthur Lakes Library fame). The stegosaurus is now the Colorado State Fossil.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. West southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Monday: Sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 24 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 54 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 12 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 40°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny then Rain And Snow Likely, 56°F
Tuesday Night: Snow, 25°F
Wednesday: Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow, 42°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 27°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny, 57°F
Thursday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 32°F
Friday: Chance Light Snow, 49°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 31°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 57°F
Saturday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 33°F
Sunday: Chance Light Snow, 52°F
Supporters
Many thanks to the people and organizations who support What’s Happening in Golden? If you would like to support local news, please CLICK HERE!
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, Joy Brandt, 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, 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, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, and The Golden Hotel
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, 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, 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, and Barb Robie
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton
