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What's Happening in Golden - Saturday, Jun. 1st, 2024

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Saturday, Jun. 1st, 2024

,   and  Barb Warden
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Iris in Vanover Park

Photo by Richard Luckin

What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Saturday, Jun. 1st

Golden History Tours
Family Time
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
The Full Monty

For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar

9AM-5PM Saturday Special at the Whale of a Used Book Sale!


Spring Whale of a Used Book Sale
Thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records May 30 – June 2 at Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden, CO. All genres, children’s, audiobooks, rare and collectible in one location!

Saturday Special
1/2 off all items * for Friends of JCPL members, Jeffco Employees and Teachers | ID Required  | All Day Ticket 9AM – 5PM  |  $5

Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.  If you are arriving when doors open, we suggest purchasing advance tickets to avoid waiting in lines.

Your ticket purchase helps support kids and family literacy programs at Jefferson County Public Library.  Thank you!

Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 West Sixth Avenue (map)

11AM and 1PM Final Day for The Emperor's New Clothes


The Emperor loves his clothes! In fact, he cares more about his clothes than his people, and that’s not right! Along come a pair of swindlers ready to take advantage of the gullible Emperor and his two town officials, and the story begins.

Come help the Emperor learn appearances are not everything and honesty is the best policy. Tickets

Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (map)

5-8:30PM Golden Super Cruise

Photo by Richard Luckin


2024 is the start of the Golden Super Cruise’s 20th official anniversary season. 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.

Photo by Dave Powers

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

Photo by Dave Powers

10AM Coffee with Councilors


Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room unless otherwise noted on the calendar. 

Today's discussion is with Meredith Ritchie, Community Engagement and Communications Director, on the new city website and general communications.

Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (map)

9AM-5PM Dinosaur Express at the Railroad Museum

Dinosaur Express Train at the Colorado Railroad Museum


Dinosaurs are coming back to Golden, Colorado—only this time, they are arriving on the Dinosaur Express Train! Railroad tracks will meet dinosaur tracks for a day of family fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, when the Dinosaur Express Train chugs into the museum’s station.

The world’s first Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus fossils were found at nearby Dinosaur Ridge, and Golden is where the first T-Rex tooth fossil was discovered, so it’s only fitting that two of every kid’s favorite things – dinosaurs and trains – be brought together for this fun festival. More information

Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (map)

8AM-1PM Opening Day: 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.

We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!

More information

PARKING
Parking will be more challenging this year, and tickets are now $100. See the Farmers Market website to find out where you can park.

Live Music for Saturday, Jun. 1st

  • 5:30-8:30PM: Derek Hall @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
  • More Live Music
    1PM     The Fuzzheads @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
    4-8PM Play Back @Wrigley’s
    5-9PM Live Music @ Bridgewater Grill
    5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom6-10PM Atomic Drifters @ Columbine Cafe
    6PM The Groove @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
    6-9PM The Grass Project w/Sid Williamson @ Goosetown Station
    9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern

For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar

Golden History: The Society Column

Colorado Transcript - September 15, 1960

For many years, the Transcript maintained a Society column. In the 1880s, there was a section called Town Topics. That included Golden news and upcoming cultural events, such as visiting lecturers and events at the Golden Opera House.

By the 1890s, the column was called “Items in Brief,” and included more personal information, such as “Mrs. W.H. Curry and daughter Helene went to Denver Monday to spend a few days with relatives and friends.”

In 1900, the section was called “News and Observations,” and had expanded to include club meetings, people visiting town, marriages, and dinner parties.

In 1910, the section (now called “Local Paragraphs, Visitors, Illnesses, Trips”) included a standing introduction saying, “The City reporter is no mind reader, much as he would like to be, so you will confer a great favor by dropping a card or calling up the office if you know an items of news. Phone Golden 78”

By 1920, the column was called “Social Happenings,” and in 1930, it was renamed “Society.” By that time they were covering club meetings and dinner parties–even children’s parties.

Little June Beebe Celebrates Birthday
Little June Beebe celebrated her 6th birthday with a party on Friday afternoon. The little folks enjoyed the afternoon playing games on the lawn, after which delicious refreshments were served.”

By 1931 the column was called “Golden Society,” which it remained for many decades.

The early columns included a surprising amount of detail about people’s personal lives. April 14, 1910 included:
Mr. and Mrs. Rees C. Vidler visited Idaho Springs last week. | Dennis & Cunningham have purchased a fine Stanley Steamer, and both are already proficient in handling the car. | Mrs. Phoebe Langworthy, formerly of Golden, celebrated her 92nd birthday at the old ladies’ home in Denver last week.

Colorado Transcript - June 12, 1961

In the 1950s and ’60s, women’s club meetings apparently defined society in Golden–luncheons and teas involving the Vice Versa Club, Legion Auxilliary, Faculty Women’s Club, Eastern Star, Entres Nous, Loch Lomond Grange, Fortnightly Club, Bridge Club, Tennis Club, Golf Club, Golden Gardeners Club, Delphian Study Club, etc. There were also engagement and wedding photos in almost every issue.

Men’s clubs were also wildly popular in the post World War II era, including the Kiwanis, the Optimists, the Elks, the Lions, and eventually the Rotarians, but these were covered separately–in fact, they often had weekly columns about club activities.

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's Weather

Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind around 6 mph.

Saturday's Weather

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. East wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night's Weather

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. West wind around 7 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 55°F

Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F

Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 57°F

Monday: Mostly Sunny, 86°F

Monday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 62°F

Tuesday: Partly Sunny, 84°F

Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 59°F

Wednesday: Sunny, 88°F

Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 60°F

Thursday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 87°F

Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 62°F

Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F

News Relating to Golden - June 1, 2024

Foothills Art Center opens new headquarters in historic Astor House

By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript

If two heads are better than one, then the same likely applies to arts campuses.

The Golden-based Foothills Art Center recently hosted back-to-back grand openings for its newly renovated Creative Campus at 809 15th St. and its brand-new Astor House campus at 822 12th St... Read more...

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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, Golden Cultural Alliance, Golden History Museum, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Morris & Mae Market, Miners Saloon, Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden Hayride Outpost, Kona Bowls, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, John and Andi Pearson

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Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, and Joy Brandt

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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, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz

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