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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Aug. 31st
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - The Little Mermaid - MAPAC Children's Theater
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 8AM-1PM - Golden Farmers Market
- 9-10AM - Yoga in Parfet Park
- 9:15AM - $5 Yoga Class - Vinyasa Flow
- 9:30-11:30AM - Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 10AM-2PM - Open House @ Golden History Park
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time
- 11AM - Beach Party
- 5-8PM - Coda Brewing 6th Year Anniversary Celebration
- 5-9PM - Backstage Party
- 6:30-7:30PM - Soundbath
- 7:30PM - School of Rock - The Musical
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
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8AM-1PM Golden Farmers Market
Photo by Chris Davell
The Golden Farmers Market is produced and managed by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization in Golden, Colorado. A long-standing tradition in the Golden community, we strive to contribute to the success of local food growers and producers, as well as other businesses, and create vibrant community gatherings. The revenue generated from vendor sales commission helps to cover market operating expenses and directly benefits small businesses and the economic development of the Golden Community.
The market is located at the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets - map.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
PARKING
Parking is more challenging this year, and tickets are now $100. See the Farmers Market website to find out where you can park.
10AM-3PM Train Rides at the Railroad Museum
Today is your last chance for Saturday train rides this summer! Don’t miss the opportunity to ride behind a powerful diesel engine before the rides pause until October. Advanced purchase is recommended, especially if you have a specific ride time in mind. Grab your tickets now and make the most of this last summer ride! Reserve your tickets online at https://heyor.ca/pAynci
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (map)
Live Music for Saturday, Aug. 31st
- 8PM Devil INXside & Bleach'd @ Buffalo Rose
YANA Suicide Prevention Benefit
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 5:30-8:30PM Southside Mike @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
4-8PM Look Both Ways @Wrigley’s
5-8PM Von Disco @ Coda Brewing
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6PM Ken Earl Band @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6-9PM The Reckless Folk @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: The Unquiet Past
Golden and its Gold Rush-Era Neighbors – Courtesy Google Maps
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Golden had several neighboring towns during the Gold Rush era, including Golden Gate City (at Highway 93 and Golden Golden Gate Canyon), Apex (near the former Heritage Square Amusement Park), and Mount Vernon (now located within Mathews-Winters Park). Each of these towns were located at the base of a gulch or canyon, and all offered toll roads leading to the mining towns in the mountains.
When the Colorado Central Railroad came to Golden in 1870, the toll roads became largely obsolete. The Railroad offered a much quicker and easier way to transport goods and people into and out of the mountain towns. Within a few years, Mount Vernon, Apex, and Golden Gate City disappeared.
Frontier Justice
The July 25, 1861 Rocky Mountain News included a story involving two of our neighbors–Mount Vernon and Apex. On the 14th of July, 1861, a horse was stolen from Mr. Niswell of Mount Vernon. Citizens gathered to look for the horse, and two days later it was found in Apex, in the possession of a Mr. Love. Love said he had recently purchased the horse from one John Bishop for the sum of $45. He willingly returned the horse to its owner and joined in the hunt for the horse thief.
Mr. Love and Mr. Niswell (the horse’s owner) found the thief in Apex. At first he denied the transaction, then admitted it and refunded most of the $45 to Mr. Love. He blamed his thieving ways on hard times, bad company, and a bad upbringing. He tried to persuade them to let him go, but they arrested him and brought him back to Mount Vernon.
There, the citizens organized a speedy trial with men appointed to serve as judge, prosecutor, defender, and jury members. The jury could not reach a verdict, so the prisoner was to be turned over to the Federal Marshal in Denver.
Two men bound the prisoner, placed him in a wagon, and started for Denver at about 1AM. Upon reaching Apex, they were met by a band of men who seized their prisoner. The jailers continued on their way to Denver, to report on the incident.
The next morning, citizens of Apex discovered a hanged man in a tree on the nearby hogback. A hastily contrived inquest was called. The jury concluded that the man was the horse thief and that death had been caused by hanging. They then buried him and the matter was considered settled.
Thanks to Paul Haseman for finding this story!
Many thanks to Esther Kettering for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of August.
Weather
Overnight: Clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 6 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. North northwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 61°F
Sunday: Sunny, 84°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Labor Day: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 87°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 63°F
Tuesday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 88°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 83°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 78°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
News About Golden - August 31, 2024
Golden starting multi-year flood mitigation, roadwork project along Colfax Avenue
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Those who live and work along Colfax Avenue near Heritage Road should see improved intersections, completed sidewalks and better drainage once crews start a multi-year construction project this fall... Read more...
Poop, pee, cocaine! People bring more than just tubes to Colorado rivers over Labor Day weekend
By Shannon Mullane
Colorado Sun
People float on tubes on Clear Creek just beyond Ford Street near the Molson Coors plant in Golden on Aug. 28, 2024. Researchers sampled water in the area before and after Labor Day 2022 and found evidence of sunscreen, bacteria linked to the human gut, and signs of painkillers, cocaine and more in the water. (Andy Colwell, Special to the Colorado Sun) Read more...
Alexis Navarre-Sitchler named department head for Geology and Geological Engineering
By Jasmine Leonas
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Alexis Navarre-Sitchler has been named department head for Geology and Geological Engineering at Colorado School of Mines.
A member of the Mines faculty since 2012, Navarre-Sitchler is a professor of geology and geological engineering. Her new appointment began July 1... Read more...
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