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What's Happening in Golden - Saturday, Mar. 30th

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Saturday, Mar. 30th

,   and  Barb Warden
6 min read
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Golden Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt, 2023

Photo by Joyce Davell

What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Saturday, Mar. 30th

Golden History Tours
Saturday Train Rides
Family Time
A Jukebox for the Algonquin

For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar

Live Music for Saturday, Mar. 30th

8:00 PM-8:00 PM: Stone Beat Invasion @ Buffalo Rose @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (main venue)

Rob Wivchar playing at the Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage
Chris Child at the Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage
  • 5:30 PM-8:30 PM: Chris Child @ Buffalo Rose @ Buffalo Rose
    Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
  • More Live Music
    7AM     Tony Rosario @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
    1PM Brian Hornbuckle Band @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
    5-9PM Live Music @ Bridgewater Grill
    5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom6PM Project X @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
    6-9PM Cole Rudy & David Burchfield @ Goosetown Station
    9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern

For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar

Golden History: Golden's Bowling Through the Ages

Downtown Golden in the 1940s


85 Years Ago
The March 30, 1939 Colorado Transcript announced the opening of a new bowling alley. Three teams–representing the Golden Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, and School of Mines–had been formed, and they would have the honor of rolling the first balls. More teams were being formed but they could only compete three at a time, as the business had only three alleys.

black and white image shows a crowd watching a parade. Clifford Evans Golden Bowling Lanes in background
Clifford Evans Golden Bowling Lanes, shown during a 1941 parade – Golden History Museum collection

The original owner sold the Golden Bowling Lanes to Cliff Evans in January of 1941. He closed the business in late 1942.

ad for the International Bowling Saloon promising choices wines, liquors and cigars.
Advertisement from the Western Mountaineer – July 5, 1860


This was not Golden’s first bowling alley, nor would it be the last. The International Bowling Saloon was built when Golden was only six months old. Another bowling alley operated in the Goosetown neighborhood in the 1870s. The Coors Beer Garden offered bowling, also in the 1870s. A new alley opened on Washington Avenue in 1902. It enjoyed a few years of popularity, but closed in 1907.

large one-story brick building with signs saying Golden Bowl
Golden Bowl


The Golden Bowl opened at 24th and East Streets in 1956, and closed in 2014. It was replaced by a Natural Grocers.

Thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!

Weather

Overnight's Weather

Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. West wind around 3 mph.

Saturday's Weather

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 1 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Saturday Night's Weather

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

News Relating to Golden - March 30, 2024

PANCHO & JANE TO OPEN IN GOLDEN IN SUMMER 2024

Pancho & Jane

GOLDEN, Colo.– Pancho & Jane, a new taco spot serving Mexican favorites with a rebellious twist, will open in Golden in summer 2024. From the team behind The Eddy Taproom & Hotel – Judge’s Choice winner at Denver’s 2023 Top Taco – Pancho & Jane will serve scratch-made tacos, family-style sides, cocktails, extensive lists of bourbon and tequila and more. Located at 16500 S. Golden Rd. – a quick 10-minute drive from downtown Golden, just outside of the city’s main street and on the growing S. Golden Road corridor – Pancho & Jane will be a down-to-earth neighborhood joint that is both community-driven and a welcoming host to catch a game, grab a bite after a bike ride through Golden or savor post-work margaritas...  Read more...

Mines alum contributing to transformations in the field

By Sarah Kuta
Mines Magazine

Today, runners, cyclists and cross-country skiers flock to the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, a picturesque 73-mile multi-use path in Northern Idaho’s Silver Valley. But the scene wasn’t always so idyllic. For decades, the area was covered in debris and contaminants from uncovered rail cars traveling back and forth between nearby mining operations. 

This transformation—from toxic dumping ground to scenic recreation destination—would not have been possible without Judy Bolis ’82, MS ’92. It’s just one of the impactful projects she’s worked on throughout her career as a mining and environmental engineer...  Read more...

Golden quantum manufacturer raises $5M after bootstrapping for 22 years

By Cassidy Ritter
Colorado Inno

After 22 years in business, a Golden-based manufacturer recently raised its first round of outside capital. 

Vescent, which manufactures devices to enable the commercialization of quantum technology, closed a $5 million seed round earlier this month...  Read more...

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