Equinox Sunrise
Photo by Jen Rutter
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Sep. 22nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Day Out With Thomas at the Colorado Railroad Museum
- All day - Church Services
- 6:43AM - Autumnal Equinox
- 7:45-8:15AM - Golden Gallop
- 9AM-2PM - Country Market
- 9:30-11:30AM - Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 1-4PM - Tabletop Mini-Figure Digital Sculpting
- 2PM - Meet & Mingle Community Gathering
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Equinox
Coming Soon to a Creek Near You - Photo by Barb Warden
This is the autumnal equinox, when the day and the night are of approximately equal length. We will have 12 hours and 10 minutes of daylight today. This is halfway between the longest day of the year, which was June 20th (14 hours, 59 minutes of daylight) and the shortest day of the year, which will be December 21st (9 hours, 21 minutes of daylight).
Today's sunrise occurs at 6:47AM and sunset at 6:57PM.
7:45AM Golden Gallop
Photo by Dave Powers
The 18th Annual Golden Gallop returns this Fall, taking runners from the beautiful Golden High School campus down through historic downtown Golden.
The 2024 event includes something for everyone!
5K
10K
Kids Fun Run
Sleep In/Virtual Option
We are again welcoming all leashed, well behaved dogs. You are in for a doggone good time!
More information
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 vendors including:
- Heinie’s Market fresh produce and canned items
- Mac Nation serving up delicious mac and cheese bowls
- Old town Hatter
- Big Mambo bakery
- TATtered-N-Torn Custom Trucker Hats
- Demalt Farms Orgnic Produce
- Nancy Notable Gluten Free Nibbles
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 and live music from 10-2.
We hope to see you there! More information
2PM Meet & Mingle Community Gathering @ Lions Park
Lions Park - Photo by Frank Hanou
Come and meet others from Golden in an effort to build new connections to strengthen our community!
The events will be a casual gathering where we will provide the opportunity for people to talk one-on-one with someone new.
Snacks, beverages, and conversation tips (for those who want them) will be provided.
Registration is encouraged but not required.
Registration and more information
Lions Park
1300 10th Street (map)
Live Music for Sunday, Sep. 22nd
- 4-7PM Teague Starbuck @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage) - More Live Music
12-2PM Sawyer @ Golden Visitors Center Patio
3-7PM Funk It Up @ Wrigley’s
4-7PM Tumbledown Shack @ Goosetown Station
4PM Jeff Goodwin @ Over Yonder
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Still Waiting for the Train
Business booming in 1870 – photos from the Golden History Museum collection and advertisements from the Colorado Transcript
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Golden-ites were filled with anticipation of the first train of the Colorado Central, scheduled to arrive on September 23rd, 1870. Unfortunately, progress was delayed. A massive rainstorm began on the 21st and continued into the 22nd, making work on the railroad line impossible. The weather cleared on the 23rd and the first train arrived & was celebrated on the 26th.
The Colorado Central was already bringing changes to Golden. A new commission house had opened near the depot, where goods could be stored, shipped, traded, or sold. The Colorado Stage Company, which had been offering stagecoach service from Denver to the mountain towns, was moving from Denver to Golden. It was assumed that travelers would now take the first part of the trip by train, then transfer to stagecoach in Golden.
In anticipation of growth to come, the Colorado Transcript had just finished its building on Washington Avenue, and a new hotel was built at 13th and Arapahoe. The Doolittle livery company had built a new stone stable and had added “a splendid barouche” to their line of carriages and buggies. In a nod to the times, the business was renamed “Colorado Central Livery Stable.” Likewise, a new meat market was named “C. C. R. R. Meat Market” (Colorado Central Railroad).
The Transcript reminded ladies that in a few days, they would be able to take the train to Denver to shop. At the same time, they advertised, “NO MORE GOING TO DENVER TO SAVE MONEY!” because Golden merchants would be able to import their merchandise so easily and economically, ensuring competitive prices.
One reason the town’s founders were so anxious to have a railroad was Golden's declining population. The 1860 census, at the height of the gold rush, had found 1,014 residents in Golden. The 1870 census counted only 587. Without a significant economic boost (such as a railroad), Golden would be well on its way to oblivion. The railroad did the job; by 1880, we had a population of 2,730.
The railroad brought immediate benefits to Golden, but the primary reason for the railroad was to bring rail service to the mining towns (Blackhawk, Central City, Idaho Springs, and Georgetown). As soon as the tracks reached Golden, construction continued westward into Clear Creek Canyon.
Many thanks to the Golden Rotary Club for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of September.
Weather
Overnight: Rain showers likely. Cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday: Rain showers likely before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 47°F
Monday: Sunny, 76°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 52°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 73°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 52°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 78°F
Wednesday Night: Clear, 56°F
Thursday: Sunny, 82°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 58°F
Friday: Sunny, 80°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 56°F
Saturday: Sunny, 79°F
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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
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