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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Sep. 6th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Day Out With Thomas at the Colorado Railroad Museum
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM-1PM - Golden Farmers Market
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9-10AM - Yoga in Parfet Park
- 9AM - In-Store Kids Workshop
- 10-11AM - Coffee With Councilors
- 10AM-2PM - Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-12PM - Acrylic Painting for Beginners
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 11AM-10PM - 100% Gluten-free Oktoberfest!
- 12-12:45PM - Love Your Liver
- 12-1PM - Shakespeare in the Parking Lot - A Midsummer Night's Dream
- 1-3PM - PAWS for Reading
- 1-2:30PM - Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
- 3:30-5PM - Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players
- 5-8:30PM - Golden Super Cruise
- 7:30PM - Assassins
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
8AM-1PM Golden Farmers Market @ Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
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!
Location:
Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets
Golden (Map)
When:
8AM-1PM on Saturday, Sep. 6th
12-1PM - Shakespeare in the Parking Lot - A Midsummer Night's Dream @ Buffalo Bill Museum
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot is exactly what it sounds like—a free, one-hour abridged performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream by actors from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in the museum's parking lot.
No tickets or reservations are required! Come experience The Bard in a new, fun way!
Bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, and a hat.
Museum visitors be advised, parking spaces will be limited in the museum lot. Additional parking can be found at the Lookout Mountain picnic area.To request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter or CART, contact us at buffalobill.museum@denvergov.org or call (720) 865-2160. Please provide three business days’ notice.
More information
Location:
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd
5-8:30PM Golden Super Cruise @ South Golden Road
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. 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
Location:
South Golden Road
Golden (Map)
When:
5-8:30PM on Saturday, Sep. 6th
9:30-10:30AM Sundays - Fall Fitness with Unite @ The Golden Mill
Join Unite Fitness for a FUN all levels interval workout Sunday mornings from 9:30am - 10:30am Starting September 7th and running though October 5th
Workout is appropriate for everyone! Workouts will vary every week and use resistance bands, gliders, medicine balls, kettlebells, bodyweight, and empty kegs!
Your instructor will guide you every step of the way and will be there to provide modifications.
Come and join for a fun series of outdoor fitness classes in Golden!
Sign up for classes here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
Live Music for Saturday, Sep. 6th
11AM-3PM Reuben Gonzales @ The Golden Outpost
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6:30-9:30PM Jesh Yancey & the High Hopes @ Goosetown Station
Goosetown Station
- More Live Music
5-7PM Goldie & the Grindstones @ Cannonball Creek
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30PM Foster Grand & Hank Andrews @ Columbine Cafe
4-8PM Jewel & the Rough @ Wrigley’s
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
9PM-midnight DJ Party @ Etta Jeanne
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: The M
Postcard showing Golden, circa 1920s
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The “M” on Mount Zion was built, with little fanfare, in 1908.
Taking advantage of the holiday last Friday, School of Mines students placed a mammoth “M” near the summit of Mount Zion. It is constructed of rocks which were whitewashed after being placed, and is 100 by 80 feet. It is easily distinguishable with the naked eye from many points in Denver.
Colorado Transcript, May 21, 1908
The following year, the class of 1912 added a “12” next to the giant M. Apparently the class of 1911 found that offensive, and they used dynamite to blast away the 12. After that, the incoming freshmen contented themselves with refreshing the whitewash on the M each year.
Within a few years, the M was regarded as “historic,” and an indispensable symbol of the school.
In 1931, an attempt was made to blow up the M. Fortunately, it was an amateur job, and only a small section was harmed. The damaged was allegedly done by football rivals from Denver University.
Later that year, electric lights were added so that the M would shine by night as well as by day. Many local businesses and community members contributed to the cost of the electrical work. When the permanent wiring was ready, the Governor came to ceremonially flip the switch.
It wasn’t until 1932 that anyone thought to check the ownership of the land under the M. They learned that it belonged to Ernest Ramstetter, but he readily agreed to sell them the acre of ground under the M.
In 2008, the incandescent bulbs were replaced by L.E.D.s.
On special occasions, the Blue Key Honor Society, which has charge of the the M, will sometimes change the bulbs to turn the M into another shape (such as a jack-o-lantern on Halloween). At other times, they’ll change the color of the M–often to red at Christmas or on Valentine’s Day.
Weather
Overnight: Areas of smoke. Clear, with a low around 52. West wind around 2 mph.
Saturday: Areas of smoke before 2pm, then areas of smoke and a slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 3pm, then areas of smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. East wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Areas of smoke and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Areas Of Smoke then Mostly Cloudy, 59°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 59°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 86°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 59°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 59°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 56°F
Friday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 78°F
News About Golden - September 6, 2025
Geer to stand trial in January for crash that killed Golden Police officer
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Despite previous statements that it was still considering a plea agreement, Stephen Geer’s defense team is preparing for a jury trial in the deadly Nov. 6 crash along Golden’s Highway 58... Read more...
Plea hearing dates set for road rage chase across Golden
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
After two people were arrested Aug. 2 for a road rage-incident-turned-chase through southwestern Golden, one of the defendants is scheduled to enter a plea later this month... Read more...
Community News: Golden Gallop and other upcoming events
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Runners gearing up for 19th annual Golden Gallop
It’s fall, which means it’s time to lace up those sneakers and run for school supplies — literally.
Organizers and runners of all ages and experience levels are gearing up for the 19th annual Golden Gallop on Sept. 21 at Golden High School... Read more...
Bells Across America Ceremony at Golden Welcome Center
Bells Across America is an annual celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Bells are rung simultaneously in all 50 states for one minute at 2 p.m. MDT, on September 17.
Members of the Golden-based Mount Lookout Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate the 238th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a bell-ringing ceremony on Wednesday, September 17th at 2:00 p.m. in front of the Golden Welcome Center.
Colorado high school football: How Post Preps Top 10 teams fared in Week 2
By Matt Schubert and Kyle Newman
Denver Post
Hometown QB: Colorado native Joseph Capra set to start for School of Mines
By Bradey King
Denver Channel 7
GOLDEN — For the first time in more than a decade, a Colorado native will start at quarterback for the Colorado School of Mines' season opener... 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, and Peyton Gibson
