Hot Day, Cold Water
Photo by Joyce Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Jul. 10th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 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
- 2:36PM - Full Moon
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 5-6:30PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6:30-8PM - Book and Media Group
- 6:30PM - Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10AM-2PM Thrilling Thursday @ The Railroad Museum
Don't Miss Thrilling Thursdays at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Join us each Thursday through mid-August for hands-on activities, pop-up exhibits and train rides.
Join us today as we explore the theme of Westward Expansion and discover how railroads powered America’s journey west. Train rides depart every half hour.
To reserve your tickets in advance, visit https://coloradorailroadmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/
4:30-6PM REDI Task Force @ Public Works Building
The REDI (Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Task Force is composed of community members and city staff who have a key role in implementing aspects of the REDI Action Plan, finalized by the City in November of 2022.
The Task Force focuses on promoting accountability for implementing the REDI Action Plan and coordinating community-wide efforts to advance equity.
The public is welcome to attend. See today's agenda.
Location:
City of Golden Planning and Public Works
1445 10th St (Map)
When:
4:30-6PM on Thursday, July 10th
5-6:30PM Burger Night @ American Legion Post 21
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, Jul. 10th
6:30PM Economic Development @ City 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.
Tonight's topics include:
- A $1500 sponsorship request by the Chamber of Commerce to defray the cost of their third annual Business Summit, which will be held on November 5th.
- Small business grant requests - They have received $40K in requests for a $20K budget. Applicants include -
Cast Iron Tavern - Replace/repair floor in rear of restaurants
Deck Tec Outdoor - Fire Sprinkler Repair
Staebell Insurance - New Rooftop HVAC system
Virtuosity Dance Centre - Upgrade Exterior sign 12
Golden Wellbeing Collective - Repair/replace outdoor decking + ADA ramp
Golden Outpost - Patio enclosure
360 Engineering - Expansion on offices
Cannonball Creek Brewery - Sign Repair
New Terrain Brewing Co - Murals
Deep Roots Winery - Patio Coverage
Verts Neighborhood Dispensary - HVAC System Repair - Raffle for a membership in the Clear Creek Makerspace (in Wheat Ridge)
There have only been 15 raffle entries so far and they will hold the drawing on July 18th. If you would like to enter, send an email to edcomm@cityofgolden.net. - Revenue and expenses for EDComm
- Business retention and prospect activity by staff
- Sales, Use, and Lodging tax reports.
- Update on activities by GURA, the Chamber, and the new Community Marketing Committee
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
6:30PM on Thursday, Jul. 10th
6:30-8PM Book & Media Group @ Golden Library
Photo by Richard Luckin
Tonight's books are Black Magic by Chad Sanders and Right Thing, Right Now: Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds. (The Stoic Virtues Series) by Ryan Holiday
In Right Thing, Right Now, Holiday draws on fascinating stories of historical figures such as Marcus Aurelius, Florence Nightingale, Jimmy Carter, Gandhi, and Frederick Douglass, whose examples of kindness, honesty, integrity, and loyalty we can emulate as pillars of upright living. Through the lives of these role models, readers learn the transformational power of living by a moral code and, through the cautionary tales of unjust leaders, the consequences of an ill-formed conscience.
Everyone is welcome, whether or not you read the book!
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
Full Moon Tonight
Photo by Jeremy Keller
The moon will rise at 8:57 tonight and set at 6:11 tomorrow morning. Sponsored by Buglet Battery Installation.
6:30PM Historic Preservation Board 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 planning@cityofgolden.net
- Provide in-person comment (limited to 3 minutes) during the meeting, at 6:30PM.
The Historic Preservation Board will invite public comment before adjourning to study session. They will be studying staff's proposed changes to our zoning code, where it touches on historic preservation. See pp. 5-7 of the meeting memo.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
6:30PM on Wednesday, Jul. 9th
Live Music for Thursday, Jul. 10th
Teague Starbuck at the Golden Mill, 5-8PM
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- 5-8PM Teague Starbuck @ Golden Mill
Golden Mill - More Live Music
5-9PM Josh Blackburn @ Wrigley’s
6PM Misconduct @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6PM Lit Society @ New Terrain Brewing
7-10PM Tonewood String Band @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Bivouac in Golden
Golden resident William Sauter, in his World War I army uniform – Golden History Museum collection
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108 Years Ago
The United States entered World War I in April of 1917, when Congress declared war on Germany. Men between the ages of 21 and 31 were required to register for the draft by June 5th of that year. This would have included many Colorado School of Mines students, who were all required to take military training.
The July 12, 1917 Colorado Transcript was full of wartime news. The lead article announced that DRAFTING MAY START LAST OF THIS WEEK. The article stated that draft numbers would be drawn by a blindfolded officer, to ensure fairness. The Engineering unit that included Mines students wasn’t waiting for the draft. They had already begun to mobilize and planned to set up a camp for 650 soldiers in Golden’s City Park. An infantry company was already billeted in the Armory.
A cavalry company had been stationed in Golden for several weeks, but was about to be transferred to Overland park. The Transcript commented:
Golden people greatly regret to see the boys leave this city, as it has been a genuine pleasure to have them here. They are a fine bunch of fellows and leave many friends here. The boys also regret to leave Golden, and they have asked this paper to express their appreciation of the treatment accorded them by Golden people during their stay here.
The cavalry recruits were evidently self-policing, as shown by still another article in that edition:
Fresh Rookie Gets Ducking
One of the new recruits to the cavalry company that has been stationed in Golden got fresh the other day, and when a Golden girl walked up the street he accosted her with “Hello, Kiddo.” Some of the other soldiers heard the remark, and didn’t do a thing to the fresh one but take him down to the creek and throw him into the deepest part. They told him the soldiers didn’t stand for that kind of talk, and he probably absorbed the lesson, as well as considerable Clear creek water.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 74, with temperatures rising to around 78 overnight. West wind around 9 mph.
Thursday: A chance of rain showers between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 62°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 84°F
Friday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy, 59°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 89°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 60°F
Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 78°F
News About Golden - July 10, 2025
City of Golden Weekly Digest
In this issue... Download PDF below.
Motorcycle rider arrested after speeding away from Colorado troopers
By Aspen Andrews
KKTV 11
GOLDEN, Colo. (KKTV) - A motorcycle driver has been charged with felony eluding after speeding away from troopers, according to Colorado State Patrol... Read more...
Goose on patrol: Feathered troublemaker takes over Colorado State Patrol Academy
By Evan Kruegel
9News
GOLDEN, Colo. — It’s not unusual for Colorado state troopers to encounter danger on the job, but recently, the biggest menace at the State Patrol Academy in Golden doesn’t drive a car or break the law.
She honks. And she hisses. And she poops... Read more...
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