Morning on Kinney (or Sometimees Kenney) Run
Photo by Richard Luckin
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Sep. 27th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM-1PM - Golden Farmers Market
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9:30AM-3:30PM - Raise a Reader Festival
- 9:30AM-12PM - Walk With a Geologist
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-12PM - Cherokee Basketweaving Workshop
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 11-11:25AM - Gallery Tour - Sarah Tenney & Jenna Annuziato
- 12:30-3:30PM - Impasto Techniques with Artist Jenna Annunziato
- 1-4PM - International Western Music Association - Colorado Chapter Showcase
- 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 Richard Luckin
This is the second-to-last Farmers Market for the season!
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! More information
Location:
Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Golden (Map)
10AM-12PM Cherokee Basketweaving Workshop @ Foothills Art Center - Astor House
Discover the art of basket weaving in this engaging workshop where you’ll learn to start, shape, and finish your very own basket using natural and dyed round reed. Sourced from the core of the rattan vine, these flexible reeds are perfect for crafting, as they bend easily and rarely break.
Weather permitting, this workshop will take place next to Clear Creek in Golden, CO. Register
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Astor House
1133 Arapahoe Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 9/27/25
11-11:25AM Gallery Tour - Sarah Tenney & Jenna Annuziato @ Foothills Art Center - Astor House
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.
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Astor House
1133 Arapahoe Street (Map)
Live Music for Saturday, Sep. 27th
- 5:30-8:30 Joe Wren @ Golden Outpost
- More Live Music
5-7PM Under Two Tables @ Cannonball Creek
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom5:30PM Playback Denver, Hank Andrews, Scooter James @ Columbine Cafe
5:30-8:30PM Joe Wren @ Golden Outpost
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
9-11PM DJ Party @ Etta Jeanne
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Bad Bridge
Wooden bridge over the millrace, highlighted on the 1873 Birdseye View map of Golden
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For nearly 90 years, a millrace ran through the 9th street neighborhood, crossed under Washington Avenue, and terminated near the Golden Mill. Apparently, the ditch was covered with wooden planks where it crossed Washington Avenue.
108 Years Ago
The September 27, 1917 Colorado Transcript reported that a “mammoth” gravel truck had crashed through the wooden bridge and stuck in the bottom of the ditch. The piece said that the truck weighed about five tons and the cargo of crushed rock weighed another five tons. It took several hours and many men to pull the truck out of the ditch.
The article said that another truck had fallen through the same bridge a few months earlier. It concluded that the planks should be replaced with concrete.
In October, City Council voted to rebuild the bridge in concrete, and the November 8th Transcript reported that the job was done.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. East southeast wind 2 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 54°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 79°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 54°F
Monday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 76°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 53°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 77°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 53°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 77°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 52°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 78°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 53°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 74°F
News About Golden - September 27, 2025
Denver-area cities hosting “No Kings 2.0” protests Oct. 18
By Corrine Westeman
Golden Transcript
On June 14, an estimated 5 million people across the country reminded President Donald Trump and his administration that the United States has “No Kings.”
It was one of the largest single-day protests in American history.
Four months later, considering the Trump administration hasn’t changed its mindset or actions, millions of American are preparing for “No Kings 2.0.” Read more...
How conditions inside Golden’s now-emptied juvenile detention facility reached a breaking point
By Sam Tabachnik
Denver Post
The long-plagued juvenile detention center in Golden grew increasingly dangerous in recent months amid serious assaults on staff, drugs entering the facility and at least one violent threat that led the state to request additional police patrols, records and interviews show... Read more...
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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, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, and Centennial State Wealth Advisors
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, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, and Pam Logan
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, and Joyce Sutton
