Construction Zone at the Community Garden
Photo by Paul Otavsky - (They are toy trucks.)
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Feb. 8th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - TriceraTOTs
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9AM-4PM - Wellness Retreat
- 9:30AM - Digital Fabric Printing Made Easy with Jennifer Rapacki
- 10AM-10PM - Goldens in Golden After Pawrty
- 10AM-2PM - Rancher Hat Bar Pop Up at Buffalo Rose - Customized Hats for You & Your Dog
- 10AM-1PM - Volunteer Recruitment Fair
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-5PM - Goldens in Golden @ FAC - Astor House
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 11AM-1PM - Goldens in Golden
- 12-12:45PM - Foods for Fitness
- 1PM - The Adventures of Juan Bobo / Las Aventuras de Juan Bobo - MAP Children's Theater
- 1-3PM - PAWS for Reading @ the Library
- 4-4:30PM - Hari-Kuyō: Japanese Buddhist and Shinto Festival of Broken Sewing Needles
- 7:30PM - Morning After Grace
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Goldens in Golden
Calling all leashed, friendly, and trained Golden Retrievers and their humans! Goldens in Golden will occur on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, in the heart of Downtown Golden. It’s a golden opportunity to celebrate this friendly pup breed and connect with fellow Golden Retriever enthusiasts.
Washington Avenue, the heart of Golden, will be closed to traffic from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Goldens in Golden event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All day long, there’s lots of fluff and fun throughout town, including pre- and post-parties at dog friendly spots. Don’t miss the chance to be in one of the official group photos beneath Golden’s Welcome Arch!
10AM Goldens in Golden Aftre Pawrty @ The Golden Mill
- Golden Retriever Ice Sculpture
- Swag & Raffle Items
- Pup Cups from Happy Cones
10AM Goldens in Golden @ FAC - Astor House
All paws welcome to Foothills Art Center during the annual Goldens in Golden event!
Foothills Art Center will activate the courtyard and gallery space with a mini market and retail shop – selling artisan dog treats, dog art and dog gear. There will be goodies and activities for dogs including pup patties from Bob’s Burgers, photo ops and custom pup portraits!
10AM Rancher Hat Pop Up @ Buffalo Rose
Craft the ultimate cowboy hat for you AND your pup at the Rancher Hat Bar! Add a little Western flair to your day and make memories worth wagging about.
9:30AM Digital Fabric Printing Made Easy @ The Quilt Museum
This full day class will go through all the terminology and settings that digital artists discuss with such ease - but that sound overwhelming when you just want to dabble and see if digital artwork and fabric printing is for you. Jennifer will walk you through how to edit, enhance and prepare photos/graphics for printing on fabric. Also learn to make a customized background that looks pieced but is not. Detailed step-by-step instructions for exercises will be provided. This is a hands-on class, so you need a laptop you are very familiar with and the FREE version of Photoshop Elements. $75 Register
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street, Suite 240
10AM Volunteer Recruitment Fair @ Jeffco Open Space Bldg
Are you looking for a way to give back, connect with nature, and make a meaningful impact? Join us at our Volunteer Recruitment Open House, where your passion meets purpose!
Are you looking for a way to give back, connect with nature, and make a meaningful impact? Join us at our Volunteer Recruitment Open House, where your passion meets purpose! Explore all the positions we have available, including patrol, trails, nature education, gardening, and more!
More information
Jeffco Open Space
700 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 100 (map)
Live Music for Saturday, Feb. 8th
- 7PM The Long Run & My Blue Sky - Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom5:30PM Colin Nevins @ Over Yonder
6:30-9:30PM One Drum Duo @ Goosetown Station
7PM Hillbilly Demons @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Destruction and Construction in 1962
Colorado Transcript - February 8, 1962
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63 Years Ago
The February 8, 1962 Colorado Transcript featured this photo of the Linder Block being demolished. This building had stood at 13th and Washington since the late 1880s. It was making way for a new building for Hested’s Department Store,
Safeway was also building a new store. Their supermarket at 12th and Ford was too small for Golden’s growing population, so they were building a new store behind the old one, still at 12th and Ford. The “old” (1951) store was going to be demolished to make a bigger parking lot.
Weather
Overnight: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. East southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of snow. Mostly sunny. High near 41, with temperatures falling to around 38 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 0 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Saturday Night: Chance Light Snow, 23°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 39°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 22°F
Monday: Snow, 37°F
Monday Night: Snow, 10°F
Tuesday: Light Snow, 24°F
Tuesday Night: Light Snow, 13°F
Wednesday: Light Snow Likely, 20°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 10°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow, 41°F
Thursday Night: Chance Light Snow, 29°F
Friday: Chance Light Snow, 46°F
News About Golden - February 8, 2025
Foothills Art Center - Esther Papenfus
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Esther Papenfus. For nearly 30 years, she was an instrumental part of Foothills Art Center, dedicating her time, passion, and care to its growth and success. Her warmth, kindness, and love for the community will be dearly missed... Read more... Download PDF below.
Photo gallery: Crowds enjoy warm weather at Golden’s wintertime beer & bluegrass festival
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
It might’ve been a festival dedicated to Ullr, the Norse god of winter, but it felt more like spring in Golden Jan. 30-Feb. 2... Read more...
Stitt returns as Mines’ head football coach
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The Orediggers’ former coach is now their new coach, as Bob Stitt is returning as Colorado School of Mines’ head football coach.
Stitt led the team for 15 seasons starting in 2000 and compiled a 108-62 record with the Orediggers, including the team’s first RMAC title in 46 years and its first-ever postseason win... Read more...
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Sponsors:
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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, 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, Joy Brandt, 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, John & Carol McEncroe, Rose McLaughlin, and Cameron Chambers
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser
