Fire Danger Mitigation on 8th Street
Photo by Frank Hanou
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Oct. 11th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Church Services
- 9AM-2PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 1-4PM - Sacred Feminine: The Ayurvedic Journey from Perimenopause through Menopause
- 1-3PM - Sunday at the Museum - From Fiber to Art: Four Artists Share Their Stories
- 1-3PM - The Monster Building Quest
- 2PM - Good Night, Oscar
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Construction Photos of the New City Hall
Photo by Patrick Klein
1-3PM The Monster Building Quest @ Golden Library
If you dare, don your lab coat, grab your test tubes and prepare to enter the laboratory as we work together to build your very own monster! With the help of The Monster Building Handbook, you will embark on a three-day creative writing quest as you develop original creatures and explore the world of story building. Mwahahaha!
Brought to us by Cosmic Writers, this fall break camp is exclusively for tweens in grades 4 – 6. Please honor this age limit to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all participants. Register
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
1-3PM Sunday at the Quilt Museum - From Fiber to Art
Join us for a special Sunday at the Museum featuring four artists whose work is currently on view in the Northeast Gallery. Cindy Brendzel, Mary Kay Fosnacht, Kathie R. Kerler, and Susan Callahan will share the inspiration, techniques, and creative processes behind their textile and fiber art. From expressive portraits and landscapes to richly textured embroidery, surface design, appliqué, and hand-dyed fabrics, each artist brings a distinctive perspective to working with fiber. Hear the stories behind the art, learn about their methods, and gain a deeper appreciation for the works on display. One-hour artist talk and panel discussion. Pre-registration is required.
Location:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street (Map)
Technical Difficulties
I had a problem with the newsletters for the past three days. My apologies for leaving you underinformed, but you can still read about what you missed:
Saturday
- Coffee with Councilors: Cemetery Tour
- Collage Class @ Foothills
- Train Rides @ the RR Museum
- Grand Opening @ Stay Golden Mercantile
- Downtown Block Party
- ChiliFest @ Golden City Brewery
- Harvest Fest @ Horse Protection League
Friday
- Friday Tours @ the RR Museum
- Singin' in the Rain @ the Library
- Powder 7 Ski Season Kickoff @ the Rose
- Backup Plans: Free Cemetery Tour
Thursday
- Artist Talk with Richard Luckin @ FAC
- Ribbon Cutting @ Stay Golden Mercantile
- Passport Palooza @ the Courthouse
- Startup Forum @ Mines
- Statewide Ballot Issues
- EDComm Mtg
The Golden Word - 10/11/26
Live Music for Sunday, Oct. 11th
- 4:30-7:30PM Johnny O @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
3-7PM Jewel & the Rough @ Wrigley’s
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Personal Finance Advice
Linder Hardware (right) - 13th and Washington - Golden History Museum Collection
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109 Years Ago
The United States entered the Great War (World War I) in April of 2017. The following October, Linder Hardware offered this advice for saving money:
According to the local hardware store, the two best ways to save money were going to France and fighting in the trenches or staying in Golden and shopping at Linder Hardware.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. South wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Columbus Day: Sunny, 76°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 51°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 67°F
Tuesday Night: Rain Showers Likely, 50°F
Wednesday: Rain Showers, 58°F
Wednesday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 45°F
Thursday: Chance Rain Showers, 61°F
Thursday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 42°F
Friday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 58°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 41°F
Saturday: Sunny, 70°F
News About Golden - October 11, 2026
Golden football remains undefeated in 4A Front Range League with win over Bear Creek
By Dennis Pleuss
Colorado Preps
ARVADA — Golden football coach Matt McDougal has a handful of fake punts in his arsenal of special team plays.
McDougal — punter/kicker at Colorado State University in the mid-1990s — dug into fake punt options during a key 34-31 victory for the Demons over rival Bear Creek on Friday night at the North Area Athletic Complex... Read more...
City of Golden Police Blotter
- October 06, 2026 - Daily Blotter (10/06/26)
- October 05, 2026 - Daily Blotter (10/05/26)
- October 04, 2026 - Daily Blotter (10/04/26)
- October 03, 2026 - Daily Blotter (10/03/26)
- October 02, 2026 - Daily Blotter (10/02/26)
SCAM ALERT: FRAUDULENT EMAILS IMPERSONATING CITY STAFF
City of Golden
The Golden Police Department has received reports of scams targeting businesses and individuals within Golden city limits.
In these reports, scammers are impersonating City of Golden staff and requesting additional funds for permits or other City-related services. Some messages may use City staff names, project information, or forged City letterhead to appear legitimate... Read more...
Former Golden employee who hung Black doll: ‘It was a misunderstanding’
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The former city employee responsible for hanging a Black doll from a rope in March at the Golden Fire Department — an act that is currently being investigated by an outside group and that led to both the city manager and fire chief being fired — said it was “a true accident and misunderstanding,” according to city documents... Read more...
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, and Colorado Railroad Museum
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, Unite Fitness, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, in memory of Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/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, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, 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, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, Tom & Susan Roberts, Vicki Greivel, GoGood Golden, Sandra Dallas, Nanette Johnson, and Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid
