Here Comes the Sun
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Mar. 9th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- Golden History Tours
- Daylight Saving Time Begins
- Denver Restaurant Week (in Golden)
- Church Services
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 1PM - Nightfall With Edgar Allan Poe
- 2-4PM - Sunday at the Museum - A Bed Turning with Jeananne Wright !!
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Daylight Saving Time Has Begun
Daylight saving time begins today at 2AM. If you haven't reset your clocks, you may be an hour late for something!
The sun will rise at 7:20AM and set at 7:01PM this evening.
When:
All day on Sunday, Mar. 9th
2-4PM Sunday at the Museum - A Bed Turning with Jeananne Wright @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Every quilt has at least one story and often many - and at this presentation, Jeananne will be showing about 25 of the quilts in her collection that have special meaning to her. Ranging from the 1850's to the 1950's - she will be discussing 100 years of quilts! A seasoned speaker, Jeananne will dress in period costume and you will love her presentation as you learn tidbits about color, dyes and design used in quilts over the years.
Free to members / $15 for non-members
Location:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street (Map)
When:
2-4PM on Sunday, Mar. 9th
Puzzle: Guy Hill in the Morning
Photo by Richard Luckin
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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, Mar. 9th
Live Music for Sunday, Mar. 9th
- 4-7PM Johnny O @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage) - More Live Music
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: News from 1916
All images from the Golden History Museum collection. Top row – Golden Mill, Calvary Church, Coors Porcelain. Middle row – Tramway, Roy Hartzell, Williams Transportation. Bottom row – Woods & Rubey Bank, Woods Mortuary, and Linder Hardware building. click to enlarge
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109 Years Ago
The March 9, 1916 Colorado Transcript touched on several interesting topics. Council was determined to “do away, once for all with the disagreeable odors and taste which has permeated the city water at times.” The article said that the odor was caused by algae in the City’s reservoir. “Last year vitrol was used but the war in Europe has placed this chemical at an almost prohibitive price.”
Really? “Vitrol?” More commonly spelled “vitriol,” it refers to sulfuric acid. I’m not surprised that it kills algae, and I’m glad it didn’t kill the population. With vitriol in short supply, council was looking at a variety of options, including trying to create more circulation in the reservoir to discourage algae growth.
Roy Hartzell, a Golden-born professional baseball player, was going to play for the New York Yankees.
The Golden Mill was releasing a new brand of flour: Golden Queen.
The Williams Transportation Company (Agent for The FORD–“The Universal Car”) was advertising a 5 passenger touring car for $478.20 and a Roadster for $428.20. Their ad said “You need one–You want one–EVENTUALLY You will buy one.”
Woods & Rubey Bank was paying 4% interest.
J.H. Linder Hardware Company was advertising garden, field, and flower seeds as well as berry boxes and crates.
Woods & Sanders Mortuary ran their standing ad because–well, you never know when you might need a mortuary.
The Tramway was planning to run an express theater car from Denver to Golden on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Golden residents could attend plays and movies and catch the express back to Golden at 11:30PM.
Calvary Church had ordered a new pipe organ and they expected to have it in time for Easter services. They planned to hold a series of recitals by well-known organists to celebrate the new instrument.
An article explained that–because of the war in Europe–the United States had lost its supplier of laboratory glass and porcelain. We had been accustomed to buying such things from Germany, but we were no longer trading with them. The article stated that the U.S. would need to start manufacturing laboratory wares ourselves. This article is of interest because it was this very need that brought Coors Porcelain (now CoorsTek) into existence.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind around 8 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 37°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 68°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 35°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny, 60°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 36°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 61°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 37°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 64°F
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow, 35°F
Friday: Rain And Snow, 42°F
Friday Night: Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy, 27°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow, 46°F
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Sponsors:
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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, Joy Brandt, Tom Reiley, and Michael Mason
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, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, and The Golden Hotel
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, 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, 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, and Barb Robie
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton
