Roses at the Welcome Center
Photo by Andi Pearson
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Jun. 8th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Church Services
- Geology of Kinney Run and Golden - FULL
- 9:30-11:30AM - Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 10AM-3PM - Country Market
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 2-4PM - Teen Pride Party
- 2-4PM - Sunday at the Museum - Antique Quilt Road Show
- 2PM - Ring of Fire
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
8:30AM - 1PM North Table Mountain Botany Hike
Traverse the west and southwest slopes of North Table Mountain on the City of Golden North Table Mountain Trail, then climb through the rim onto the top of the mesa, and return by way of the Jefferson County Open Space North Table Mountain Loop, crossing diverse plant communities where plains and foothills species mingle, including lichen-covered lava cliffs, slickrock and talus, grasslands, and shrublands, looking at and identifying plants as we go. We won’t do any hard-core keying, but some familiarity with local plants will be helpful. There will be a plant list with both scientific and common names.
Bring lots of water, a rain jacket, snacks, and sunscreen if you need it.
Remember that it is Spring, which in Colorado can mean sun, thunder, rain, and snow, and sometimes all four!
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Up to difficulty 3½. The route is 2 to 2½ miles and will include a short steep climb with loose rock and a rock scramble requiring 2 to 3 footsteps up.
Hosted by Tom Schweich
More info and registration here: https://conps.org/home/events/event-listing/#!event/2025/6/8/metro-denver-chapter-north-table-mountain
10AM-4PM Organic Plant Sale @ Golden Community Garden
Organically Grown tomatoes, peppers, flowers, herbs (Huacatay, epazote, basil, oregano, lemongrass, celery, parsley, bunching onions) tomatillos, squash, cucumber, and more!
Location:
Golden Community Garden
1506 8th St. (map)
10AM-3PM Country Market @ Golden Hayride Outpost
Join us for another season of the weekly Country Market at Golden Outpost on Sundays, June through October!
The weekly Country Market features locally grown produce, cottage law food products, and local craft artisans. They have a full bar with indoor and outdoor seating, so you can enjoy a meal and relax with a beverage while shopping the amazing vendors and delicious produce at the Country Market.
More information
Location:
Golden Hayride Outpost
17695 South Golden Road (Map)
When:
10AM-3PM on Sunday, Jun. 8th
2-4PM Sunday at the Museum - Antique Quilt Road Show @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
A panel of RMQM's quilt experts will be providing a 5-minute evaluation of the antique quilts. Besides getting to view some quilts, the audience gets an insight as to how quilts can reveal their age through patterns and fabrics. Values are not determined by the panel. Free to members / $15 for non-members - Pre-registration is required
Location:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street (Map)
When:
2-4PM on Sunday, Jun. 8th
2-4PM Teen Pride Party @ Golden Library
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Teen Pride! Come to the library for fun activities, rainbow crafts and amazing community!
All teens 12-18 are welcome.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
2-4PM on Sunday, Jun. 8th
Live Music for Sunday, Jun. 8th
- 4:30-7:30PM Chris Koza @ Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage
- More Live Music
3-7PM 2nd Time Around @ Wrigley’s
4PM Matt McCloskey @ Over Yonder
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: End of the Line
June 8, 1950 Colorado Transcript
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75 Years Ago
The June 8, 1950 Colorado Transcript announced two monumental changes in Golden’s transportation history–the end of the 84 trolley and the beginning of the 84 bus line. The 84 trolley began as the Denver, Lakewood, & Golden Railroad in 1892. It ran through the Lakewood area and provided convenient hourly transportation between Denver and Golden for many years.
In 1950, the Denver Tramway Company decided to replace all metro-area streetcars and interurbans with diesel buses. Buses provided more flexibility than fixed-route rail lines, and the individual vehicles were more easily interchangeable. The “84” bus line, which ran chiefly along Colfax, eventually became today's routes 16 and 17.
Fifty-four years later, in 2004, Denver area voters approved the FasTracks program, which was intended to bring back commuter rail service. The line from Denver to Golden (the “W Line”) was the first one built, largely because much of the old 1950 right of way through Lakewood was still open.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 54, with temperatures rising to around 56 overnight. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North northwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 53°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 75°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 55°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 82°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 58°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 83°F
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 58°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F
News About Golden - June 8, 2025
One (Musical) Piece at a Time: Golden Mill hosts Johnny Cash-themed fundraiser for MAPAC
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
For the last month, the Miners Alley Performing Arts Center has been hosting a Johnny Cash-themed party.
On June 4, that party temporarily relocated to the Golden Mill, as the venue hosted “Ring of Fire” cast members for a special performance that doubled as a fundraiser for MAPAC... Read more...
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Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, 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, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and Vic DeMaria
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, and Robert Thresher.
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, and Cherryln Parker
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton, Steve Stevens
