Construction Site and a Magnificent View
Photo by Patrick Klein
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Jun. 30th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Church Services
- 9AM-2PM - Country Market
- 9AM - Yoga in Parfet Park & Brunch at Kona Bowls
- 9-9:45AM - Keg Conditioning Outdoor Fitness Series
- 9:30-11:30AM - Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 12:30-3PM - Macrame Hat Hanger Workshop
- 4PM - $5 Yoga Class - Afternoon Vinyasa Flow
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Wonderful Addition to Golden's Public Art Collection
Our newest piece of public art was unveiled yesterday. I was out of town for the event, but Chris Davell did a great job of covering the ceremony. His photos follow:
12:30-3PM Macrame Hat Hanger Workshop @ Morris & Mae
Come join us for a fun workshop where you'll learn how to make your very own macrame hat hanger to display your favorite hats in style! $45 Learn more
Morris & Mae
18475 W. Colfax Avenue (map)
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9AM Yoga in Parfet Park & Brunch at Kona Bowls
Join a community of wellness offerings this summer with Sunday morning movement & healthy superfood eats. We will start with a gentle ALL-levels yoga in the park at 9:00 a.m. led by Alissa Mattson, certified yoga instructor and owner of Kona Bowls. Community brunch and social hour to follow at Kona Bowls!
*Yoga is donation-based and will benefit local charitable organizations to be named each month.
More information
Yoga in Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue (map)
Brunch at Kona Bowls, 1111 Washington Avenue (map)
9AM-2PM Country Market
Join us for the inaugural season of the Country Market at The Golden Hayride Outpost on Sundays May-October. Visit the Market for fresh produce, local vendors, food trucks, refreshments, and community fun!
The Country Market at The Golden Hayride Outpost features a variety of local vendors throughout the season, with several all-season vendors including:
- Heinie’s Market fresh produce and canned items
- Mac Nation serving up delicious mac and cheese bowls
- The Wild Clementine flowers
- Love Level wooden jewelry
PLUS a rotating list of other amazing local vendors on varying dates!
We have indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy your meal and relax with a beverage after browsing the marketplace. We hope to see you there! More information
Golden Hayride Outpost
17695 S Golden Road (map)
9-9:45AM Keg Workouts Outdoor Fitness Series @ Golden Mill
Join Unite Fitness and the Golden Mill for the last Sunday of each month from June to September for our Summer Outdoor Fitness Series! The all-levels 45-minute workouts are held outside the north entrance to the Golden Mill. You will use a variety of equipment, including resistance bands, weighted balls, and empty kegs! Arrive from 830 a.m. and check out awesome workout gear from Alyth Active! Try on, workout and if you love your gear then spin the wheel for a discount!
Please arrive by 8:55 a.m. to start at 9:00 a.m.
$12, includes a $7 drink at The Golden Mill
Link to sign up: www.tinyurl.com/kegworkout
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (map)
Live Music for Sunday, Jun. 30th
- 3-6PM Taylor Scott @ Golden Mill @ Golden Mill
Golden Mill
- 4-7PM Amanda Hawkins @ Buffalo Rose @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage) - More Live Music
3-7PM 2nd Time Around @ Wrigley’s
4-7PM Jack Yoder w/Scooter James + Shepherds & Sailors @ Goosetown Station
4-7PM Jeff Goodwin @ Over Yonder
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Trying Many Things
No Parking Disputes in the Early Days
58 Years Ago
The June 30, 1966 Colorado Transcript announced that the City was considering charging for parking downtown.
Ever since the first automobile rolled into Golden in the 19-teens, competition for parking spots had been growing. The downtown merchants were desperate to find places for their customers to park.
The City tried many things, first going from parallel parking to diagonal parking (which uses the curb space much more efficiently) and later buying property to provide public parking lots. In 1966, the City was trying to determine whether people would be willing to pay for parking spots.
The merchants had mixed feelings about this idea: on the one hand, they wanted people to get in and out and not hog the parking spots. On the other hand, they didn’t want to drive away their customers by charging for parking. Shopping malls were providing fierce competition to older, downtown shopping areas like Golden’s.
In the end, they decided not to charge for parking. This decision held for 50 years, until 2016, when the first kiosks arrived.
The City's philosophy continues to evolve. Having tried providing more parking for the past century, they're now reducing the available parking spots, in hopes that it will force people to ride bikes or walk downtown.
Thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 68°F
Monday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 88°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Tuesday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 88°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Wednesday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 89°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 61°F
Independence Day: Sunny, 89°F
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear, 58°F
Friday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F
Friday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Saturday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 87°F
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