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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Jul. 12th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Church Services
- 9AM-2PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 12PM - William Topley Acoustic Brunch
- 1-3PM - Sunday at the Museum - Know Your Antique Quilt
- 3-5PM - An Amazing Race for Tweens
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
1-3PM Sunday at the Museum - Know Your Antique Quilt @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Whether you want to submit a treasured quilt for our expert panel to review, or you simply want to sit in and learn about antique fabrics, history, and stitching eras, there is a place for you here. Pre-registration is required.
Location:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street (Map)
3-5PM An Amazing Race for Tweens @ Golden Library
Race around historic downtown Golden in a scavenger hunt competition for tweens and their caregivers! Make your way through the city solving clues and completing challenges to earn your spot in first place. Sign up with friends or come ready to make new ones. Dress adventure-ready in comfy clothes and shoes. Sun protection and a small backpack are recommended. Water, maps, fresh air and fun provided. This event is for tweens in grades 4 – 6 and their caregivers. Please register every adventurer. Register
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 07/12/26
Live Music for Sunday, Jul. 12th
- 3-6PM Jonah Wisneski Duo @ Golden Mill
- 9AM-12PM Bluegrass Brunch: Rusty Gears @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- 4:30-7:30PM Eric Peterson with Jeff Bird @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
1PM Street Survivors @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
2-5PM Rayna Marie @ Rock Rest Lodge
2:30-4:30PM Bluegrass Sundays @ Windy Saddle
3-7PM Midnight Vinyl @ Wrigley’s
4PM Clay Rose (of Gasoline Lollipops) @ Goosetown Station
5PM Jack Yoder & The Doublewide Disaster @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Snippet of 1928
A rare sighting of the northern lights over North Table Mountain in November, 2025 - Photo by Chris Davell
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98 Years Ago
The ‘'northern lights,” or aurora borealis were visible to Golden people last Saturday night and attracted considerable attention. Shortly after twilight a great light appeared radiating from the dark horizon up to the stars.... The beams in the northern heavens lasted for several hours. A number of people thought the lights were the reflection of a big fire.
Colorado Transcript - July 12, 1928
The City was operating on water restrictions. Residents were allowed to irrigate once a day--west of Washington Avenue in the morning and east of Washington in the evening. The Water Commissioner assured residents that there was enough water, but when everyone sprinkled at the same time, subscribers living higher on the hills weren't getting any water.
The City had just posted its first stop signs. They were positioned on 12th, 13th, and 14th Streets to stop cars before they crossed Washington Avenue. They also had one at 13th and Ford. The signs were painted yellow on galvanized iron, with black letters. The words "Thru Stop Street" are sufficiently large so that they are plainly seen at quite a distance.
The City was paying someone to maintain the parks. This was a bit controversial, with some residents thinking this was a waste of City money.
The new City campground, with its tent sites and stone cabins, was quite popular. Some residents thought the City should construct more cabins to meet demand. There was no budget to build more stone cabins, so some people suggested building cheap frame cabins. The Mayor opposed this, thinking we should maintain quality standards.
Weather
Overnight: Clear. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. West wind around 7 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 67, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. South wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 67°F
Monday: Sunny, 96°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 67°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 95°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 68°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 95°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 66°F
Thursday: Sunny, 96°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 68°F
Friday: Sunny, 96°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 70°F
Saturday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 93°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, and Colorado Railroad Museum
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, 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, Vic DeMaria, Unite Fitness, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, in memory of 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, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, and Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/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, 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, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, 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, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh. Nannette Johnson, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, and Cindy & Matt Finley
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
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, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, GoldenBrokers, and Elizabeth Coil
