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Photo by Richard Luckin
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, May. 25th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Church Services
- 8-11AM - Canceled: Pancake & Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser
- 9:30-11:30AM - Paleo Pathways: Exploring Ancient Environments
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 2PM - Ring of Fire
- 3-5PM - Sparkle Dance Open House
- 3-4PM - Golden Library Discussion Book Group
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9:30-11:30AM Paleo Pathways: Exploring Ancient Environments @ Dinosaur Ridge
Colorado’s paleo past was vastly different than what you see before you today. Today it is dominated by mountains and foothills, but its past had varying shades of climate and environmental change. From semi-arid deserts to swampy rivers and palm forests, white-capped sand dunes to wave rippled beaches.
Now you can dive deep into this ancient world with our exciting 2-hour Dinosaur Ridge paleoenvironment and paleoclimatology walking tour.
Location:
Dinosaur Ridge
16831 West Alameda Parkway (Map)
When:
9:30-11:30AM on Sunday, May. 25th
Passport-Palooza Thursday @ the Jeffco Courthouse
The County will hold their semi-annual Passport-Palooza this Thursday, May 29th, at the courthouse. If you've been thinking of getting a passport, this is a great opportunity to get it done.
Learn more about the location, hours, and what you need to bring.
3-5PM Sparkle Dance Open House @ Golden Ballet Theater
Ignite your child’s passion for dance at our Sparkle Dance Open House.
Spots are filling fast! Reserve your spot below at Golden Ballet Theater!
Come see the magic of dance in action!
More information
Location:
Golden Ballet Theater
511 Orchard Street (Map)
When:
3-5PM on Sunday, May. 25th
Volunteer Opportunity for Book Lovers
One of my favorite events is scheduled to happen this week—the Library Foundation's Whale of a Used Book Sale. They hold this sale twice a year—spring and fall. They are looking for volunteers:
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!
Come Join Us at the 2025 Spring
Whale of a Used Book Sale at Jeffco Fairgrounds!
May 30-June 1
VOLUNTEERS CLICK HERE TO SEE SHIFTS AND SIGN UP
Volunteering is easy and fun - no experience needed!
We need volunteers to help on our sales floor, checking in ticket holders, and sharing their smiles and love of books and reading!
Earn two free books for each 4-hour shift you work and enjoy drinks, snacks, and being a part of this signature Colorado event!
Sign-up at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4EABAB2FA6F85-56600515-spring#/
Questions? Contact us through our secure contact form!
Thank you and see you there!
Live Music for Sunday, May. 25th
- 4:30-7:30PM Eric Peterson with Jeff Bird @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- 6-9PM Nico Martinez @ Golden Mill
- More Live Music
1-5PM Hillybilly Demons @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
3PM Jeff Goodwin @ Over Yonder
3-7PM Junk Yard Dawgs @ Wrigley’s
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: The G.A.R. in Golden
G.A.R. artifacts from the Golden History Museum collection: Top-photograph of a G.A.R. encampment parade in 1921. Bottom - G.A.R. medal, program from a play put on by the Dodd Post, Women's Relief Corps medal
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The Grand Army of the Republic was formed after the Civil War to support and assist veterans of the Union Army. Local "posts" were formed all over the country.
Golden had its T. H. Dodd Post No. 7, G. A. R., Department of the Mountains. The Dodd Post had a strong social presence in the city for many years—even after the deaths of most of the veterans. Wives and daughters of veterans were equally active in their roles as members of the Women's Relief Corps—an auxiliary to the T.H. Dodd Post.
146 Years Ago
The May 30, 1879 Colorado Transcript wrote about that year's observance of "Decoration Day," which was the predecessor to Memorial Day. The article remarked that the Post had been newly formed and was not yet able to organize a parade, but they were planning a meeting to observe the event. Edward Berthoud would deliver a eulogy for "the soldiers of Jefferson county, who have answered to the roll-call of death."
The article encouraged people who knew of any unmarked veterans' graves to notify the post, so they could provide an appropriate marker.
This is a matter of importance, and should be attended to at once.
Weather
Overnight: Rain showers likely and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday: Rain showers likely and patchy fog before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms, 49°F
Memorial Day: Showers And Thunderstorms, 61°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 47°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 73°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 51°F
Wednesday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 67°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 51°F
Thursday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 68°F
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 51°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 74°F
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 53°F
Saturday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 73°F
News About Golden - May 25, 2025
Dangerous lineup powers Golden into 4A state baseball semifinal
By James Nokes
Colorado Preps
COLORADO SPRINGS – From top to bottom, the Golden lineup is dangerous.
There’s not a standout player for which other teams can game plan. Instead, there’s a cohesive lineup that grinds out at-bats, wears out opponents pitchers and stresses out defenses... 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, Joy Brandt, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, and the Colorado Railroad Museum, 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, and Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch.
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
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton, Steve Stevens
