Morning in the History Park
Photo by Richard Luckin
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Jul. 5th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 8AM-1PM - Golden Farmers Market
- 8AM-1PM - Very Fine Wheels Car Show
- 9-10AM - Yoga in Parfet Park
- 9AM - In-Store Kids Workshop
- 9:30-11:30AM - Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 11AM-1PM - Clear Creek Corridor Cleanup
- 11AM-4PM - Red, White, & BBQ
- 1-4PM - Sewing Machine Workshop
- 1-3PM - PAWS for Reading
- 5-8:30PM - Golden Super Cruise
- 6:30-7:30PM - Soundbath
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
8AM-1PM Golden Farmers Market @ Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Photo by Joyce Davell
The Golden Farmers Market (GFM) 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.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
Location:
Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Golden (Map)
When:
8AM-1PM on Saturday, Jul. 5th
8AM-1PM Very Fine Wheels Car Show @ VFW Post 4171
Photo by Richard Luckin
Come out and see Very Fine Wheels from across the state and help the Post raise funds for important programs.
More information
Presented by VFW Post 4171, a non-profit organization for the support and benefit of veterans, active service personnel and their families.
Location:
VFW Post 4171
15625 W. 10th Avenue (Map)
When:
8AM-1PM on Saturday, Jul. 5th
5-8:30PM Golden Super Cruise @ South Golden Road
Photo by Barb Warden
There will no longer be entertainment, official vendors, an information line or email contact. The Cruise has always been yours and you know the drill. If you’ve been a participant or spectator, come out as usual. If you’re new to the Cruise, start at South Golden Road and jump in. It’s easy and the people are great. Support the City of Golden and Golden businesses because they’ve always been our gracious hosts. Thank you very sincerely for the perfect job of picking up and packing out trash. Point of important courtesy: Drive straight through all roundabouts, but ESPECIALLY at South Golden Road and Ulysses at the top of the hill. Tell others and use it as a cooldown and space it out to come back around through the Quaker roundabout.
Golden Super Cruise
Location:
South Golden Road
Golden (Map)
When:
5-8:30PM on Saturday, Jul. 5th
Events at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum for the Month of July
Sign up for these July classes and/or events at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum using the links below.
Adult Education Classes
| July 26 | 9AM-3PM | Introduction to Dye Painting |
Events
| July 27 | 2-4PM | Sunday at the Museum – Ricky Tims |
Interest Groups - No registration required / Museum admission not included
| July 15 | 1-3PM | Hand Embroidery Stitchers |
| July 18 | 10AM-12PM | Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group |
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street, Suite 240 (map)
303-277-0377
Live Music for Saturday, Jul. 5th
Hank Cramer at the Buffalo Rose
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- 5:30-8:30PM Hank Cramer @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- 6:30-9:30PM Earl Nelson & the Company @ Goosetown Station
- More Live Music
1-5PM The Grind 5280 @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
4-8PM 2nd Time Around @Wrigley’s
5-8PM Jeff Goodwin @ The Golden Hotel
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom6-6:45PM 99 to Life @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
7:15-8:15PM Invincible @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
8:45-9:45PM Step Short @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Near Miss
Golden Smelter on the right, Coors in the background (across Clear Creek), Colorado & Southern Railroad tracks in the foreground – Golden History Museum Collection
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108 Years Ago
The July 5, 1917 Colorado Transcript announced that a “huge” smokestack had fallen on the Colorado & Southern tracks. Trains were blocked for three hours while the wreckage was being removed. It could have been much worse: a passenger train was scheduled to pass that spot just 4 minutes later.
None of the workers were hurt, though one had a close call, darting away just in time to avoid being crushed. There was significant property damage: “the big railroad trestle at the ore loading chutes was crushed, and the steel stack was flattened out like paper.” The stack weighed about forty tons.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. East southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 62°F
Sunday: Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 88°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 61°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 90°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 63°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 64°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 96°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 66°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 94°F
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°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 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, Michael Mason, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Goosetown Station
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, Vic DeMaria, and Joy Brandt
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, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, and Robert Thresher.
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, 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, Barb Robie, and Mary Rains, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Cherryln Parker, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, and Ed & Carol Freza
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, and Emily Kurzinski
