Castle Rock from DeLong Park
Photo by John McEncroe
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Oct. 5th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Municipal Court Arraignments
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 12-12:30PM - Mondays with the Mayor
- 4-5PM - Art 101
- 5:30-8:30PM - GWiB's Cocktails & Connections Party 2026
- 5:30-8PM - English as a Second Language Class / Clases de Aprendizaje de Inglés
- 5:30-7:30PM - The Fundamental Principles of Art
- 6-7:30PM - Arts & Culture Commission Meeting
- 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
9-10AM CSM/CofG Joint Meeting
Beck Venture Center - Google Street Images
Members of Golden City Council and staff will be attending a joint meeting with Colorado School of Mines administrators. Topics will include fire mitigation on the south bank of the creek and emergency egress from the Beverly Heights neighborhood. See the agenda for more information.
Location:
Beck Venture Center
1700 Washington Avenue
4-5PM Art 101 @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Art 101 is for beginners and artists getting back to their art after a time away. Join artist John Passaro as we explore the basics of creation in an ongoing exciting month-to-month journey. Everyone is welcome. You’ll find us a warm and supportive group enjoying our weekly get-togethers.
Whether you’re looking for a particular medium to express yourself, or if you already work in acrylics, oils, watercolor, drawing, or fabric, the ideas remain the same: color, dark and light, composition, line, and more. This class meets weekly in October. Register
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
5:30-7:30PM - The Fundamental Principles of Art
Photo by Barb Warden
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. This class meets weekly in October.
Explorer & Creator Members $40 | Catalyst Members $80 | Non-Members $110 | Become a member | Register
Location:
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (Map)
5:30-8PM English as a Second Language Class / Clases de Aprendizaje de Inglés
Green Center - Google Street Images
Are you ready to learn English as a second language or improve on skills you already have? In collaboration with the Learning Source, we are here to provide free English Language Acquisition classes and guide you on your journey! You’ll also have the chance to participate in English Conversation Circles to support your learning. Each language class will happen twice per week and the conversation circles will occur once per week. Register
¿Quieres aprender inglés como segundo idioma o mejorar tus habilidades que ya tienes? En colaboración con The Learning Source, te ofrecemos clases gratuita de inglés (ELA) para ayudarte en tu aprendizaje. También podrás participar en Círculos de Conversación en Inglés (ECC) para practicar y fortalecer tus habilidades. Las Clases de Inglés se ofrecerán dos veces por semana y los Círculos de Conversación en Inglés se realizarán una vez por semana. Inscribirse
Locations:
Monday and Tuesday will be at Colorado School of Mines, 924 16th St, Green Center Room GC 200 A, Golden, CO 80401
Wednesday will be held at the Golden Library, 1019 10th St, Golden, CO 80401 (except Nov 11th will be held at Colorado School of Mines)
6-7:30PM Arts & Culture Commission Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to acc@cityofgolden.net
The Board will approve the minutes from the September meeting, then open for public comment.
- Staff received two public comments by email. One was a letter reminding them of a 2018 request for a mural on the water tower by Gateway Village (Red Rocks Origin Hotel, Harley Davidson, etc.). The second was an objection to grant funding being provided to the Shiny Sphere Search, because the writer felt AI was being used.
- They will discuss their Mission and Vision Statements. (Mission: Cultivating a thriving and inclusive Golden by championing creativity, arts and culture. Vision: A vibrant Golden where arts and culture is a defining feature that connects people, inspires creativity, and
shapes daily life.) - Staff proposes a project to measure the impact of Arts, Culture, and Museums in Golden.
- The Art in Public Places subcommittee will present their three finalists for art to be placed in Lions Park near the new playground.
- Two new murals, donated by the state to celebrate Colorado's 150th anniversary, have been installed at the water treatment plant and the history museum. The pieces will be dedicated on October 28th.
- Also on 10/28, they will hold an open house for the public to suggest locations for future art installations.
- The Museum Director will discuss the new exhibit: Welcome Home: Honoring Colorado's Vietnam Veterans. On November 4th, Terre Deegan Young will speak about her experience working for the Red Cross in Vietnam.
- The City is accepting Arts & Culture grant applications until October 10th. The grant committee will review the applications on October 22nd.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
Ski Conditioning Jumpstart Program
8 WEEKS - Mon & Wed @ 5:30pm - 10/19 - 12/16
no class week of Thanksgiving
With Carrie Lamb - $549
Attention all skiers - it’s time to plan ahead and start working on getting
ready for the snow. We’re going to have that this year right? Whether downhill, backcountry, XC, or skate skiing is your jam, this class is for you. We’ll focus on
the balance, agility, and the hip and core strength you need to make this season your best yet. No Pilates experience necessary to join. All registered participants
will also receive a 30 minute ForceDecks assessment as a pre and post measure of progress. Register now!
Location:
Golden PT & Pilates
1014 8th Street - (map)
October Events @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Sign up for these October classes and/or events at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum using the links below.
Adult Education Classes
| Oct 7 | 9:30AM-2PM | Doodle 2 Embroidery with Rita Meyerhoff |
| Oct 10 | 9:30AM-3PM | Woven Fabric Christmas Stocking |
| Oct 28 | 10AM-2PM | Trunk Show Presenter and Researcher Training Day |
Events
| Oct 10 | 9-11AM | Introduction to Volunteering at RMQM |
| Oct 11 | 1-3PM | Sunday at the Museum - From Fiber to Art: Four Artists Share Their Stories |
Interest Groups - No registration required / Museum admission not included
| Oct 6 | 12-3PM | Hexie Ladies – English Paper Piecing |
| Oct 16 | 10AM-noon | Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group |
| Oct 20 | 1-3PM | Hand Embroidery Stitchers |
Location:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street, Suite 240 (map)
303-277-0377
The Golden Word - 10/05/26
Golden History: Building Heritage Square
Early postcard showing Heritage Square as an “Artisans Marketplace”
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56 Years Ago
The October 5, 1970 Golden Transcript reported that the buildings for Heritage Square were under construction. Built on the site of the short-lived Magic Mountain amusement park (1959-1960), Heritage Square was originally planned to be a “village” for artists and craftsmen, who would have workshops and sell their work on site.
Heritage Square’s function expanded over time, as ownership changed and new tenants arrived with different offerings. An amusement park joined the mix, then an alpine slide was built up the side of the mountain. A small-scale railroad circled the park. A go-kart track was built, and a pond was stocked with fish so visitors could go fishing. “Spider Mansion” haunted house opened every fall for many years.
The Heritage Square Opera House (later changed to Music Hall) offered melodramas and musical comedies. The Heritage Square Children’s Theater lives on through Miners Alley Playhouse Children’s Theater, which is run by one of the Heritage Square alumni.
In 2015, the property owner (Martin Marietta Materials) announced that they would close the park. Most of the buildings were demolished.
Weather
Overnight: Clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 8 mph.
Monday: Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 1 to 9 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 1 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 62°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 84°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 59°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 81°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 58°F
Thursday: Sunny, 80°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 56°F
Friday: Sunny, 80°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 58°F
Saturday: Sunny, 81°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 73°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, and Colorado Railroad Museum
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, Unite Fitness, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, in memory of Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/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, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, 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, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, Tom & Susan Roberts, Vicki Greivel, GoGood Golden, Sandra Dallas, Nanette Johnson, and Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid
