August Sunset
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Aug. 14th
All day - Golden History Tours
All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- 9AM and 10AM - TriceraTOTs @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 11AM-1PM - Medicare Mix & Mingle Club
- 12-1PM - Art Theft: A Dog Comedy starring Joey & Kira
- 1-5PM - Educator Open House: DTLs & Teachers
- 2-3PM - Storigami - Storytelling and Origami
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 4:15-5:15PM - Golden BEYOND Days - Smorgasbord of Art
- 5-6:30PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 5-9PM - Brews for a Cause
- 5-7PM - Weekly Demonstration - What do you stand for?
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6:30PM - Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting
- 7:30PM - Assassins
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
12-1PM Art Theft: A Dog Comedy starring Joey & Kira @ Golden Library
Join us for a storytelling adventure like no other, featuring Denise Gard’s famous Border Collies as the stars of the show! When the Mona Lisa vanishes from the Louvre, it’s up to Detective Joey to track down the missing masterpiece. Can he recover the painting before it’s lost forever — or will he be swayed by the charms of a mysterious thief? Packed with clever dog tricks, a touch of l’amour, and a whole lot of art, this lively program is perfect for all ages. More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
2-3PM Storigami - Storytelling and Origami @ Golden Library
Unfold your imagination in this hands on experience, designed for tweens and teens! Discover how the ancient art of paper folding can bring stories to life as you create two to three unique origami masterpieces. Along the way, you’ll learn how every fold has meaning, and every creation tells a story. Register
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
4:15-5:15PM Golden BEYOND Days - Smorgasbord of Art @ 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: Smorgasbord of Art
Are you the next Picasso? Alma Thomas? Or Monet? Bring your imagination, and we’ll bring all the needed supplies to create your masterpiece before the next school year begins.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
4:15-5:15PM on Thursday, Aug. 14th
5-6:30PM Golden American Legion Dinner @ American Legion Post 21
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)
6:30PM Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- 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 Economic Development Manager is no longer with the City. They are advertising for a new one. Tonight's meeting will be conducted by that group's second-in-command, the Economic Development Specialist.
This was EDComm's first year of offering grants to Golden businesses. They had $20,000 allocated for that purpose. They fully funded grant requests from Cast Iron Tavern, Virtuosity Dance Centre, and Cannonball Creek Brewery, and partially funded requests from the Golden Wellbeing Collective, the Golden Outpost, 360 Engineering, New Terrain Brewing Co., Deep Roots Winery, and Verts Neighborhood Dispensary with the remaining funds of the grant program. Tonight, they will discuss the program and consider several suggestions by staff for changes to next year's grant cycle.
EDComm has a $79,000 budget.
- $20,000 went to the small business grants.
- $20,940 goes to the Golden B2B website and a customer relationship management system (BluDot) for use by staff.
- $24,810 is available in reserves/unprogrammed.
- The full budget appears on p. 7 of the meeting packet.
EDComm funded four memberships to the Clear Creek Makerspace in Wheat Ridge. They invited people to send emails if they were interested, and selected four people at random as the winners.
Staff will update the group on their business attraction and retention activities.
They will review the Sales, Use, Marijuana, and Lodging Tax report for June and year to date.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
Live Music for Thursday, Aug. 14th
- 5-8PM Kory Montgomery @ Golden Mill
- More Live Music
5-9PM Bruce Cole @ Wrigley’s
6PM Hot Like Mars @ New Terrain Brewing
7-10PM Bluegrouse @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Exciting Day on Kinney Run
16th Street railroad bridge (17th Street bridge is obscured by the trees) – Denver Public Library Western History Collection, circa 1908-1915
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112 Years Ago
The August 14, 1913 Colorado Transcript described considerable property damage resulting from a sudden downpour, which caused Kinney Run to flood.
The storm broke directly over Golden, the heaviest part being Southwest of the park. The Rain fell in sheets for nearly an hour. The usually dry gulches draining the territory south of Golden sent gushing streams into Kinney run, which never has more than a mere trickle of water in it, and turned it into a raging torrent.
The Denver & Intermountain car was just leaving town at that time. It passed over a bridge at 16th Street and was about to pull onto a bridge at 17th when the supports under both bridges were washed away. The car was stranded between 16th and 17th. The railroad quickly brought a crew of workmen to repair the damage and the line was functional again 24 hours later.
The two lumberyards along Ford Street incurred about $5,000 in damage. At least two homes had flood damage, with one at 12th and East “filled up to the window sills with water.” Two irrigation ditches were damaged. G.W. Parfet lost a horse when he fell through a bridge and drowned.
The article ended with a mention of a similar flood, 27 years earlier, which had also caused significant damage.
Kinney Run hasn’t often flooded, but when it has, it has caused damage in the low-lying areas along Ford and Jackson Streets. This is why Coors undertook major flood abatement work for such a minor-looking stream. They had big construction plans for the brewery, and needed to get their property out of the flood plain.
Weather
Overnight: Areas of smoke. Mostly clear. Low around 69, with temperatures rising to around 71 overnight. West wind around 9 mph.
Thursday: Areas of smoke before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 89 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 66°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 66°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 88°F
Saturday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 63°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 89°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 90°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 89°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 63°F
Wednesday: Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 89°F
News About Golden - August 14, 2025
City of Golden Weekly Digest
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Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, 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, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, Colorado Railroad Museum, and 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, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and Joy Brandt
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, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Robert Thresher, and Tonie Mattox
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, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, and Eileen Masterson
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, and Peyton Gibson
