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What's Happening in Golden - Saturday, Mar. 22nd, 2025

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Saturday, Mar. 22nd, 2025

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Baby Shoe, Rarely Worn

Photo by Don Cameron
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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Saturday, Mar. 22nd

Golden History Tours
The Adventures of Juan Bobo / Las Aventuras de Juan Bobo  - MAPAC Children's Theater

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



9AM-6PM Denver West Trout Unlimited 2025 Fly Tying Clinic @ Jefferson County Fairgrounds


Our Clinic is back, in its 46th year, with over 50 local and nationally-known tyers. Also, you can buy previously owned gear and fly tying materials, and enter our huge bucket raffle. Never tied a fly? Visit our Tie Your First Fly area and make one!

Active military personnel and kids 12 and younger are admitted free.

Proceeds support West Denver TU’s conservation and education activities.

$20or $15 with a $5 discount coupon available at your local fly shop.

More information

Location:

Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 West Sixth Avenue   (Map)

When:

9AM-6PM on Saturday, Mar. 22nd


11AM and 1:30PM Discover the Wild: Interactive Wild Animal Adventure! @ Lookout Mountain Nature Center

Join us for an exciting hour where we'll explore Colorado's Wildlife in a FREE interactive experience!  You'll dive into hands-on activities that teach you how to observe and identify animals, stay safe around wildlife, and get up close with real animal furs, antlers, and bones!

Registration is required.

 

Location:

Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road   (Map)

When:

All day on Saturday, Mar. 22nd


A Gallery Guide will lead you in a 25-minute tour, exploring exhibition themes and artworks through focused observation and engaging conversation.

If you're visiting with a group of 10 or more, consider booking ahead of time by calling 303-279-3922.

Register

Location:

Foothills Art Center - Astor House
1133 Arapahoe Street   (Map)

When:

11-11:30AM on Saturday, Mar. 22nd


Live Music for Saturday, Mar. 22nd

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Golden History: Old School

Golden in March of 1965 – Bill Robie – enlarge 1 Mitchell Elementary (1936-1998) | 2 North School (1880-1965) | 3 South School (1873-1965)
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60 Years Ago
Here’s one of Bill Robie’s great photos, taken in March of 1965. One interesting feature is that all three of our historic schools were still standing. The timing was particularly good in that both the North and South Schools were demolished in July of that year.

Golden History Museum Collection: 1 (Top) Mitchell Elementary (1936-1998) 2 (Lower Left) North School (1880-1965) | 3 (Lower Right) South School (1873-1965)

Weather

Overnight's Weather

Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Saturday's Weather

Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 7 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night's Weather

Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before midnight. Mostly clear. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. West southwest wind 12 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Clear, 38°F

Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 59°F

Sunday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 43°F

Monday: Partly Sunny, 67°F

Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 44°F

Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 66°F

Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 42°F

Wednesday: Sunny, 73°F

Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 48°F

Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 76°F

Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 47°F

Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 64°F


News About Golden - March 22, 2025

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Man charged with vehicular homicide in Golden officer's death waives preliminary trial

By Sage Kelley
Denver Gazette

The man charged with vehicular homicide in the Golden crash that killed an on-duty police officer waived his right to a preliminary trial in a Jefferson County courtroom Thursday... Read more...


Supporters

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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo RoseBuglet SolarFoothills Art CenterGolden City BreweryGolden Cultural AllianceMiners Alley Performing Arts CenterThe Golden MillGolden Chamber of CommerceGolden History ToursMiners SaloonGolden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Joy Brandt, Tom Reiley, and Michael Mason

Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines PaintingBaby 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, 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, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, and Barb Robie

Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton


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