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What's Happening in Golden - Saturday, Oct. 19th, 2024

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Saturday, Oct. 19th, 2024

,   and  Barb Warden
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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Saturday, Oct. 19th

Golden History Tours
Saturday Train Rides
Family Time - Registration Required
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear

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

7:30AM-4PM 2024 Dino Ridge High School Science Quiz Bowl


The Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, a nonprofit organization that provides educational programming with the Morrison-Golden Fossil Areas National Natural Landmark, is excited to announce the 4th Annual Dino Ridge Science Quiz Bowl. This fun and challenging academic competition is an exciting way to encourage and showcase high school students’ scientific knowledge.

More information

Colorado School of Mines, Marquez Hall
1600 Arapahoe Street (map)

9-5 Whale of a Used Book Sale @ the Jeffco Fairgrounds


Thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records October 19-22 at Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden, CO.  All genres, children’s, audiobooks, rare and collectible in one location! More information.

Today, everything* is 1/2 off for Friends of the Library, Jeffco Employees and Teachers (ID required).

* excludes Berts Weathered and Treasured and gift baskets

Tickets are $5.49 for adults and free for 18 and under.

Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 West Sixth Avenue (map)

9AM-5PM Harvest Haunt Express @ The Railroad Museum


As the fall harvest gets into full swing, join us at the Colorado Railroad Museum for a fun and relaxing Harvest Haunt Express event, featuring family fun plus steam-powered train rides. Guests are encouraged to come in costume for Trick-or-Treating!

Enjoy the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard, “not-so-spooky” Haunted Railcars, a hay bale maze, asn the Museum’s own mascot, Spike the Railroad Dog! Bring your camera, and get a great picture of your group’s costumes in front of the Pumpkin Patch cart. Tasty treats and lunchtime food options will be available for purchase.

Grounds open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, with special programs and activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Steam Train Rides depart every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular admission and Train Ride pricing apply: Admission $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 seniors ages 60+; Train Rides $4 adults and seniors, $2 ages 2-17. Admission and Train Rides free for members, and those under the age of 2.

Advance purchase of admission and train ride tickets is recommended, especially if you have a specific Train Ride time in mind. Capacity is limited, and this event has a history of selling out in advance (especially Saturday). Advance ticket purchase is recommended to avoid disappointment! Book your tickets online today for the Harvest Haunt Express by Clicking Here. 

All Aboard!

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

9AM-4PM Holiday Craft Fair @ Golden Gate Grange


Get a head start on holiday shopping.  Something for everyone on your list...guys, 
gals, kids, or hostess gifts.  
www.goldengategrange.com

The Golden Gate Grange is located at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road just 4 miles west of Route 93 in Golden.

Golden Gate Grange
25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road (map)

10AM Preschool Nature Nuts @ Lookout Mtn Nature Center


What’s the weather like today?  Learn about the ever-changing weather in Jeffco Open Space and how to be prepared when you venture into the parks. Crafts and games included!  

Register

Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road (map)

11AM and 1PM Cemetery Tours


Visit the graves of legendary Golden characters with storyteller Barb Warden.

Tours begin and end at the Golden Cemetery. This program is popular, so get your tickets early. This is a rain-or-shine event; weather will not force a cancellation. 

Tickets

Golden Cemetery
755 Ulysses Street (map)

1PM The Legend of Sleepy Hollow @ Miners Alley


Ichabod Crane has come to Sleepy Hollow to teach, but what he learns there nearly frightens him out of his wits!  Watch as Ichabod learns of the legend of Sleepy Hollow and tries to escape the clutches of the Headless Horseman.

Tickets

Miners Alley Playhouse
1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 200 (map)

2-5:30PM Spooktacular @ Mines Museum


Dig out your costume and head to the museum for some FREE, family friendly, spooky science fun! Trick-or-treat bag provided and all treats are non-food items and allergy-safe!

More information

Mines Museum
1310 Maple Street (map)

5-6PM Ribs Dinner @ American Legion


$13 for ribs, salad, and dessert.  Public is welcome!

More information

American Legion Post 21
500 9th Street (map)

5:30-8PM Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop @ Foothills Art Center


Join us for festive fun with a ceramic pumpkin workshop! Participants will explore organic forms as we craft and decorate our pumpkin sculptures. Learn to create your own fall decor in this workshop open to all skill levels. Clay and tools will be provided, so just bring your imagination as we get into the spirit of the season!

Price: $140 members, $200 non-members

Become a member | Register

Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (map)

Live Music for Saturday, Oct. 19th

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For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar

Golden History: Homeless by Choice in 1939

Clear Creek, when the stream bed was wider and full of sandbars – Dan Abbott collection – enlarge
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85 Years Ago
The October 19, 1939 Colorado Transcript featured a front page article titled “Clear Creek Bill Is Sick.”

For the last week Bill Anderson, one of Golden’s most eccentric citizens, has been ill; but not enough to relinquish his persistent vigil over his beloved Clear creek, on the banks of which he has made his home for many years.

Mr. Anderson had made occasional appearances in the Transcript for several years. He was born in Golden in 1877. From his youth, he was highly religious and had many Bible passages memorized.

He lived with his mother until he was 50, but after her death, he chose to live alone on Clear Creek. Most of the time, he lived on one of the sandbars in the middle of the streambed. People used to worry that he would be swept away in a flood, but he always moved to shelter along the banks before the floods arrived. He lived that way for the last twelve years of his life, despite offers of indoor living options. He had three brothers, including one who lived in Golden.

On October 18th, quite ill, he consented to be moved to the “Jefferson County Farm” (the county poor farm). From there, he was taken to a hospital in Denver.

The November 2nd Transcript announced that “Wm. Anderson Dies In A Comfortable Bed.” The article reported that he had died “of a combination of ailments.”

William Anderson does not have a headstone, but according to Golden cemetery records, he is buried between George Jennings and Claudia Simmons – enlarge

His funeral was held at Woods Mortuary (at 11th and Washington) and he was buried in the Golden Cemetery. In addition to the obituary that appeared in the Transcript, George Duvall, the owner of the local lumber yard, wrote this epitaph:

“Clear Creek Bill” Anderson is no more.

He left behind a valuable legacy. When it is considered that he was, for many years, absolutely penniless, and possessed nothing of worldly goods, this statement probably sounds maudlin and perhaps a little silly. Yet the fact remains that William Anderson had a deposit of friendship enjoyed by few Goldenites, whatever their stations in life.

Bill was eccentric. This cannot be denied. But he lived life as he saw fit,obeying the law of the land and of his own heart, although he shattered the ordinary conventions.

Everybody in Golden knew Bill Anderson. And almost everyone liked him and, deep down in their hearts, admired his convictions, despite their eccentricities.

Many thanks to an anonymous donor for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of October.

Weather

Overnight's Weather

Overnight: A slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36. East northeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday's Weather

Saturday: A slight chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night's Weather

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 45°F

Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain, 68°F

Sunday Night: Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain, 48°F

Monday: Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny, 67°F

Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 49°F

Tuesday: Sunny, 73°F

Tuesday Night: Clear, 49°F

Wednesday: Sunny, 67°F

Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 47°F

Thursday: Sunny, 74°F

Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 50°F

Friday: Sunny, 76°F

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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, Morris & Mae Market, Miners Saloon, Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden Hayride Outpost, Kona Bowls, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, and Michael Mason

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