What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Sep. 7th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - The Little Mermaid - MAPAC Children's Theater
- All day - Day Out With Thomas at the Colorado Railroad Museum
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 8AM-1PM - Golden Farmers Market
- 9AM-12PM - In-Store Kids Workshop
- 10AM - Coffee With Councilors
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time
- 11AM-10PM - 100% Gluten-free Oktoberfest!
- 12PM - CSM Women's Volleyball - Orediggers vs Gannon
- 12-12:45PM - Amazing Apples
- 1-3PM - PAWS for Reading
- 1-2:30PM - Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
- 3:30-5PM - Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players
- 4PM - Alice in Wonderland
- 5-8:30PM - Golden Super Cruise
- 5PM - CSM Women's Volleyball - Orediggers vs Michigan Tech
- 7:30PM - School of Rock - The Musical
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10-11AM Coffee with Councilors @Tony Grampsas Park
Tony Grampsas Park - Google Satellite Images
Each month, Coffee with Councilors features a different City staff member who will share important updates and information with residents.
Today's guest speaker is Chad Meinert from the Parks & Rec department. We will meet at Tony Grampsas Park (map) for an update on the park's features and its future.
Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions and let’s have a conversation.
8AM-1PM Golden Farmers Market
Photo by Joyce Davell
The Golden Farmers Market 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 - map.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
PARKING
Parking is more challenging this year, and tickets are now $100. See the Farmers Market website to find out where you can park.
5-8:30PM Golden Super Cruise
Golden Super Cruise - Photo by Chris Davell
2024 is the the Golden Super Cruise’s 20th official anniversary season. 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
Last Night's Final Movies and Music in the Park
Photo by Betsy Barr
Live Music for Saturday, Sep. 7th
- 5:30-8:30PM Steve Thomas @
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage) - More Live Music
4-8PM The Rhythm Rockers @Wrigley’s
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom5:30PM Magoo Band @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Department Stores of the Seventies
Department Stores of Golden - Golden Transcript - September 7, 1970
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51 years ago, Golden’s three department stores shared an advertisement in the Golden Transcript to promote their “Red Hot Buys.” These days, it’s hard to imagine one department store in Golden–let alone three.
Gambles was located at 1211 Washington (now Spirits in the Wind). They operated in Golden from 1942 to 1975
Eakers opened in 1952 in “the old Golden Plunge” (now the Buffalo Rose Events Center). They existed well into the 1980s.
Hested’s opened in 1957 as a “variety store” before rebranding themselves as a department store. That store building was demolished in 2006 and has now been replaced by Gateway Station. Hested’s closed in 1977.
There was one earlier store in this category–Ellis Department Store was located in 1212 Washington Avenue (now Marrygrams Boutique). They opened in 1901 and ran until 1960.
Many thanks to the Golden Rotary Club for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of September.
Weather
Overnight: Clear, with a low around 58. West wind around 6 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind 2 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind 2 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 61°F
Sunday: Sunny, 85°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 62°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 87°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 63°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 60°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 60°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 59°F
Friday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F
News About Golden - September 7, 2024
COMING SOON TO GOLDEN: MEET & MINGLE COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
Golden Community Conversations
Golden, CO – Golden Community Conversations, an unaffiliated public group founded in 2023, has announced “Meet & Mingle,” a series of community gatherings that will take place this September and October and are open to all Golden residents. Funded by a City of Golden Thriving Communities Grant, these community events are intended to provide opportunities for residents to convene in a comfortable, non-threatening setting to meet new people, share ideas and foster community... Download PDF below...
2 Colorado schools land in Top 25 in list of U.S. colleges expected to land the highest salaries for graduates
By Jesse Sarles
CBS News Colorado
Colorado School of Mines and Air Force Academy are among the top colleges in the country when it comes to the salaries that attendees generally end up making once they've graduated and become established in their careers, according to a new study... Read more...
Evan Foster shines in long-awaited first start as Colorado School of Mines rolls in season opener
By Corey Masisak
Denver Post
GOLDEN — The second snap of Evan Foster’s first career start went sailing by his left ear, but it got a lot better after that.
Foster began the post-John Matocha era at Colorado School of Mines with an efficient performance, throwing for 269 yards and two touchdowns to help the Orediggers cruise to a 41-13 win Thursday night against West Texas A&M in front of 4,224 at Marv Kay Stadium... Read more...
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Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, and Joy Brandt
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Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, 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
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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, Casey & Gina Brown, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Carol Abel, 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, 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, and Koshare Eagle
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser
