Evening at Fossil Trace
Photo by Elizabeth Hilliard
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Jun. 15th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - FATHER'S DAY DINING SPECIALS
- All day - Church Services
- 9:30-11:30AM - Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 10AM-3PM - Country Market
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-3PM - Colorado Power Days
- 12-4PM - Daddio on the Patio
- 2PM - Ring of Fire
- 2:30-4:30PM - Textile Society @ The Library
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Yesterday's "No Kings" March
Yesterday's political protest was both peaceful and well-attended. I heard estimates ranging from 1,000-2,000 people.
Participants were asked to arrange themselves one-deep on the sidewalk along Washington Avenue, to ensure that neither car traffic nor pedestrians on the sidewalk would be inconvenienced. As a result, the line of protestors extended from 18th Street to the bridge over Highway 58.
Inevitably, the crowd was more concentrated between 10th and 14th Streets.
Nevertheless, the protestors stayed out of the street and the sidewalks remained navigable.
I asked several of the downtown merchants how the protest had affected their business for the day. They were careful to say that the protestors had every right to be there and express their concerns, but the event did deal a blow to their business for the day. One store owner said that they had had 72 transactions before 2:45 and only 9 transactions between 3 and 6PM. A restaurant owner remarked that the sudden loss of customers affected not only the business but the servers and bartenders, who had less tip income than usual.
The cars driving up and down Washington Avenue were active participants in the protest. Most were opposed to the current administration and honked their horns to show support. A few (a Mercedes and a Denali) sported large Trump flags and they too did a lot of honking. One adolescent boy leaned out of a car window flashing a thumbs-down sign, and a few young men stood in front of the Welcome Center wearing MAGA hats. I saw no signs of incivility on either side.
10AM-3PM Colorado Power Days @ Colorado Railroad Museum
Father’s Day Weekend is rolling in, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a trip to the Colorado Railroad Museum! Bring the whole family, and rev up your engines for a day of history and adventure.
Take a ride behind an authentic coal-burning steam locomotive, and step back to a time when internal-combustion and external-combustion engines powered Colorado’s economy. Discover antique tractors, hit-and-miss engines, early diesels, Model A and Model T cars, and even a Fire Truck! Plus, enjoy turntable demonstrations and meet the Museum’s own friendly mascot, "Spike, the Railroad Dog!" Food and tasty treats will be available for purchase.
More information
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
When:
10AM-3PM on Sunday, Jun. 15th
2:30-4:30PM Textile Society @ The Library
Spin a yarn at Golden Library's drop-in fiber arts program. Relax with your craft for a few hours while fiber enthusiasts help you through difficult patterns or simply explain a new-to-you technique. All skill levels welcome.
More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
2:30-4:30PM on Sunday, Jun. 15th
4-7:30PM Sunday Swing Supper Club @ The Buffalo Rose
A special evening for fans of big band and swing dancing at the historical Buffalo Rose in downtown Golden. Doors open and delicious food service starts at 4:00. Learn to swing dance with a free dance lesson 4:00-5:00! Then enjoy entertaining live BIG BAND JAZZ MUSIC from 5:00 to 7:30 by the Flatirons Jazz Orchestra - featuring Deborah Stafford. Dance or just enjoy the great Swing Era music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and more played on one of Colorado great historic stages. All ages welcome.
Dance or just listen to the great Swing Era music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and more.
All ages welcome – under 18 with a guardian.
Tickets
Location:
The Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
When:
4-7:30PM on Sunday, Jun. 15th
Live Music for Sunday, Jun. 15th
- 3-6PM Bill McKay @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
11AM-2PM Gregg Green @ Golden Outpost
2:30-4:30 Sunday Afternoon in the Saddle @ Windy Saddle
3-7PM SoundBite @ Wrigley’s
4-7PM Derek Dames Ohl @ Over Yonder
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Mobile Book Shop
Golden Tourist Camp on Jackson Street, between 22nd and 23rd Streets – click to enlarge
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97 Years Ago
The June 14, 1928 Colorado Transcript reports that “The Vagabond Book Shop” was visiting at the Golden Campground. This was a custom vehicle that served as both camper and bookstore. The living quarters included running water, a gas plate, and a sink. The bookstore carried 1000 volumes, including “some of the finest literature that the world has produced.”
The owners of the shop were based in Carmel, California but apparently traveled to tourist towns. A Golden resident had been visiting Santa Fe when she met the itinerant booksellers. They were planning to go from Santa Fe to Estes Park, but she persuaded them to make a stop in Golden along the way.
The mobile bookstore was an interesting novelty, but Golden was not bereft of a book source: there had been a bookstore in downtown Golden continuously since the 1870s. The proprietor at that time was Fred Robinson, who owned the bookstore from 1912-1947.
Interestingly, this idea is still around. A search on "mobile book shop in a van" brings up photos of bookshops in vans and trailers. And also, I recently read a novel about an unemployed librarian who buys a van and turns it into a bookshop in Scotland—an enjoyable read for a bibliophile!
Weather
Overnight: Clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 6 mph.
Sunday: A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 89 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. South southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear, 62°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 91°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 60°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 80°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear, 55°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 84°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 60°F
Juneteenth: Sunny, 93°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 65°F
Friday: Sunny, 96°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 65°F
Saturday: Sunny, 94°F
News About Golden - June 15, 2025
Ready, Set, Play! Volunteers install long-awaited playground at Golden elementary school
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
After years of planning and fundraising, Golden’s Shelton Elementary School finally has a new playground.
The school was hosting community build days June 12-13, where current and former students, parents, staff members and other volunteers — about 30 people total — were installing new jungle gym equipment... Read more...
Deputies arrest suspect accused of abandoning bunnies by dumpster in Golden
Óscar Contreras
Denver Channel 7
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Deputies in Jefferson County have arrested the person they say is responsible for abandoning several bunnies by a dumpster in Golden late last month... Read more...
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