Enjoying the Breeze
Photo by Joyce Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Apr. 10th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - TriceraTOTs @ Dinosaur Ridge
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - HowdE-Days
- 9-10:30AM - Community Marketing Stakeholder Committee
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 11AM-1PM - Medicare Mix & Mingle Club
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 4:15-5:15PM - Golden BEYOND Days - Unicorn Day Crafts
- 5-6:30PM - Burger Night @ the American Legion
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6PM - Gratitude Circle
- 6:30-8PM - Waterwise Yard Seminar - Creating Pollinator, Edible, and Nature-Connected Gardens & Landscapes (Virtual)
- 6:30PM - Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting
- 7PM - Hello, Dolly!
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9AM and 10AM TriceraTOTs @ Dinosaur Ridge
9:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Join us at the Discovery Center for this fun, 30-minute craft and storytime! Tickets can be purchased for children aged 2+. Children 1 and under and adults are free to attend, but please limit the total number of children attending in your group to three (3) to leave room for other families due to limited open spots.
$5
Register
Location:
Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center, 17681 W. Alameda Parkway, Golden, CO
Thursday, Apr. 10th
9-10:30AM Community Marketing Stakeholder Committee @ City Hall Council Chambers
Geographic areas targeted by the Visit Golden campaign
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting 9AM
- Send questions or comments to visitgolden@cityofgolden.net
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
The consultants who support this program will discuss two campaigns to help boost business during the shoulder seasons.
- Spring Break in Golden: A Local Adventure – This two-week promotion is intended to attract families remaining in the area for spring break by cross-promoting Golden businesses, attractions, and experiences.
- Goldens on Parade – This October-January promotion is intended to build on the strong interest in Goldens in Golden by attracting visitors throughout the fall. Depending on a more detailed plan, some elements of the promotion might need to go through the Special Events Review Committee process for input and approval.
They will discuss a map (see above) showing the geographic areas targeted by Golden's marketing campaign.
They will review the contracts for the consultants and vendors who support the program.
4:15-5:15PM Golden BEYOND Days - Unicorn Day Crafts @ Golden Library
What is a Golden BEYOND Day? It’s a full hour of mix-mash activities and crafts all designed around a given theme. You’re invited to simply have fun!
Today’s Activities: Who doesn’t love a little enchantment?
Let's shout out 'Happy Birthday' to all the unicorns in our world! Join in the fun this April as we celebrate National Unicorn Day with crafts and a few games at this magical drop-in event!
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
4:15-5:15PM on Thursday, Apr. 10th
5-6:30PM Burger Night @ the American Legion
Burger Night Plain Hamburger $9.00/with Fries Cheeseburger $10/with Fries Onion Rings $1/extra Dessert Public Welcome www.goldenpost21.org
Location:
American Legion Post 21
500 9th Street (Map)
When:
5-6:30PM on Thursday, Apr. 10th
6:30PM Economic Development Meeting @ City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6:30PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to edcomm@cityofgolden.net
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 6:30PM.
The EDComm board will discuss their new small business grant program. Staff has begun promoting it to Golden-based businesses. They will accept applications from May 1-June 30. They have earmarked $20,000 for grants this year.
7PM Hello, Dolly! @ Golden High School
Presented in accordance and agreement with Concord Theatricals, Hello, Dolly! takes the GHS stage this spring with classic musical theatre numbers, imaginative student-led technical elements, and lighthearted fun for the whole family! Tickets are available at stagerightgolden.org and at the door!
Location:
Golden High School
701 24th Street (Map)
When:
7PM on Thursday, Apr. 10th
Live Music for Thursday, Apr. 10th
- 5-8PM Shawn Eckels @ Golden Mill
Golden Mill - More Live Music
6PM Hank, Pattie, and The Current @ New Terrain Brewing
6:30-9:30PM Delta Sonics Blues Band @ Goosetown Station
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Pulling Out
Colorado & Southern freight train taking on water in Golden before heading west to the mountain towns – enlarge
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84 Years Ago
The April 10, 1941 Colorado Transcript announced that the Colorado & Southern Railroad planned to start removing the tracks between Golden and Black Hawk.
Originally known as the Colorado Central Railroad, the line between Golden and Black Hawk opened in December of 1872. In later years, the line reached Idaho Springs and Georgetown (1877), Central City (1878), Silver Plume, Graymont, and Bakerville (1884). The railroad provided essential passenger and freight service for the mining towns in the mountains.
In the 20th Century, automobiles cut into the railroad’s passenger business and trucks siphoned away freight traffic. The railroad began petitioning the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to abandon the lines, and by 1941, the permission was finally granted.
The final engine through the canyon moved slowly, with a crew removing the rails behind the train, and loading them on a flatbed car.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 44°F
Friday: Sunny, 77°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 51°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 81°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 52°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 70°F
Sunday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 37°F
Monday: Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 54°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 37°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 66°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 43°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 71°F
News About Golden - April 10, 2025
City of Golden Weekly Digest
In this issue... Download PDF below.
Golden’s Heritage Road reopening at Colfax Avenue this month
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Motorists who have had to navigate the weird detours along West Colfax Avenue, Heritage Road and Zeta Street this winter will be returning to their usual routes soon... Read more...
‘Wait and see’: How federal government policies are impacting Golden’s city projects
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Amid so much change with federal government policiesand international markets, City of Golden officials have said they’re moving forward with the programs and projects budgeted for 2025, albeit cautiously... Read more...
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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
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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, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, and Kurt & Janet Siegfried
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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, Barb Robie, and Mary Rains
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton
