Spring Snowstorm on the Clear Creek Trail
Photo by Patrick Klein
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Apr. 20th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9AM-12PM - Practical Navigation for the Casual Hiker
- 9AM-12PM - Blacksmithing
- 10AM - Kit Mayer Classic
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10AM-4PM - Mother's Day Cards with Janet Nunn
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time
- 10:30AM-3PM - Sewing Bee
- 11AM-1PM - Jill of All Trades - Resin Jewelry Workshop
- 11AM-1PM - Arbor Day with the City
- 11:30AM-1:30PM - Drag Bingo
- 12-5PM - Spring Market
- 12-12:45PM - Ladybug Love
- 12-2:30PM - Walk With a Geologist at Triceratops Trail
- 1-5PM - Adopt a Houseplant
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Live Music for Saturday, Apr. 20th
- 5:30 PM-8:30 PM: Conan Rosanbalm @ Buffalo Rose @ Buffalo Rose
- More Live Music
1PM Band of Brothers @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
5-9PM Live Music @ Bridgewater Grill
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom6-9PM Ignatius Reilly @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Another Tale of Trees, in Honor of Arbor Day
Early (Treeless) Golden – Dan Abbott Collection
The May 1, 1867 Colorado Transcript remarked on several new fences that people were building around their yards. Apparently David Barnes–owner of the Golden Mill–had set the fashion.
“We also notice that nearly all who have their premises enclosed are transplanting trees about their front yards. We are glad to see this. It looks as though they were here to stay.”
The Transcript also admired Mr. Barnes’ new green blinds…”which set off his fine mansion to a good advantage. This is undoubtedly the handsomest, as well as the most costly dwelling house in Colorado.”
The fashion for trees caught on, and within a few years Golden had a fine canopy.
The Golden Transcript (originally called the Colorado Transcript) has been publishing since 1866. The Golden History Museum has been working on digitizing the historic issues. You’ll find old Transcripts online at coloradohistoricnewspapers.org.
Weather
Overnight: Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday: Snow showers likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy. High near 42, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy, 34°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 62°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 44°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 72°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 43°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 61°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 45°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 73°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 49°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 72°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 47°F
Friday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 66°F
News Relating to Golden - April 20, 2024
8 Golden High School athletes celebrate National Signing Day
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
For now, they’re all wearing maroon and white. But, in a few short months, eight Golden Demons will be sporting different jerseys — perhaps on opposite sides of the field.
On April 17, Golden High School participated in National Signing Day as eight seniors committed to play college sports... Read more...
Golden Hour: Demons dominate Lobos 10-0 as soccer season nears end
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Even as the temperature dropped, the Golden Demons were fired up.
On April 17, their red-hot offense took down the Conifer Lobos, as the Demons scored 10 unanswered points and ended the game 11 minutes early due to the CHSAA mercy rule... Read more...
Downtown Golden’s new parking management system starts May 1
By Corinne Westman
Golden Transcript
Starting May 1, parking in downtown Golden will work a little differently for both residents and visitors.
But, city officials hope the changes will make the entire process more convenient and efficient... Read more...
Avenue Flashes: Golden’s history resources
By John Akal
Golden Transcript
We have a lot of interesting resources for learning right here in Golden. Of course, there’s the library, but we have other places here in town that offer classes and workshops for all kinds of activities. Everything from outdoor sports and mountaineering to paleontology and geology, to theater and the arts. If you have an interest, we probably have a place for you to go and learn about it... Read more...
Jefferson County to install gates on Lookout Mountain Road in November
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Although residents at the top and bottom of Lookout Mountain Road had hoped so, the planned overnight closure gates won’t be installed before summer.
In a recent email to interested community members, Jefferson County Open Space confirmed the gates are scheduled to be installed around Nov. 11, weather permitting... Read more...
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Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ed and Carol Freza
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Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, AC Development, and Cynthia Merrill Tamny
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Bill Fisher, Mariane Erickson, Susan Gray
