Sunset
Photo by Scott Wilson
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Mar. 24th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Municipal Court Criminal Arraignments
- 10:15-10:45AM - Let's Dance - Registration Required
- 12-12:30PM - Canceled: Mondays with the Mayor
- 5:30PM - Board Game & Euchre Night
- 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
Coming Soon to a Canyon Near You
Watch Patrick Klein's video coverage of the next phase of Peak to Plains trail.
The Peak to Plains Trail makes frequent appearances in Golden Eye Candy. The construction continues ever-westward, leading on to the edge of Jefferson County and, eventually, to the Continental Divide.
Pat Klein used his drone to get a look at the construction that's currently underway. According to the Jefferson County website, this new segment of the trail is scheduled to open in "early 2025."
6:30-8:30PM South Park Trivia @ Golden Mill
Test your South Park knowledge at the Golden Mill tonight.
- Win great prizes including signature South Park TV Show Prizes!
- Featuring specialty South Park cocktails.
- Presented by Deep Eddy Vodka
The Golden Mill
1012 Ford St. (map)
Golden History: Neon Nights
The Illuminated Arch - Golden History Museum Collection
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76 Years Ago
On March 24, 1949, Golden was celebrating an enlightening night. The Welcome Arch had just been completed, with its original neon lettering, and the public gathered to watch it be illuminated for the first time. In addition, the Golden Theater had undergone a refurbishment, and its new neon marquee was coming online.
The big event was preceded by a parade. The School of Mines Band, the Buffalo Bill Saddle Club, the Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, Golden Grange, and other groups marched down Washington Avenue, starting at Pioneer Park on 16th Street and coming down the hill to the theater.
The Governor was in town to help us celebrate. He flipped the switch at 8PM, and the lights came on. Radio station KMYR was on hand to broadcast the event, with Gene Amole acting as master of ceremonies. The Transcript estimated a crowd of 6000 people.
Neon signs were popular throughout the ’50s and ’60s. One reason they started to wane in popularity was the expense and difficulty of keeping them in operation. Most neon signs are custom built, so businesses can see their names in distinctive fonts. That means that when they break, skilled craftsmen are required to repair them. Eventually the City redid the arch with reflective–rather than neon–lettering.
One of my friends (you know who you are) has both fond and shame-faced memories of breaking the neon letters on the arch during his teen-aged years. That’s probably why the Transcript editor, writing in 1975, remembered the arch as often saying “WELCOME TO OLDEN” and “How Folks!”
One sign still remains from the neon years: Golden Liquors. If you look at the picture of the Jolly Rancher sign (middle row, right side above) you can see the Golden Liquors sign behind it. When that business moved to their current location (13th and Ford) in 1957, the sign went with them.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West northwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 44°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 67°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 43°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 72°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 48°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 75°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 49°F
Friday: Partly Sunny, 72°F
Friday Night: Chance Light Rain, 42°F
Saturday: Light Rain Likely, 54°F
Saturday Night: Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 36°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 59°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
