The Friendship Garden
Photo by Alan Pinkus
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Jun. 12th
- 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
- 9AM - Wildflower Walk
- 9-10:30AM - Community Marketing Stakeholder Committee
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 11AM-12PM - Ribbon Cutting @ The Manors Collection @ Golden Overlook
- 11AM-1PM - Medicare Mix & Mingle Club
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 4:15-5:15PM - Golden BEYOND Days - LEGO Builders
- 5-6:30PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 5-8PM - Rescheduled: Furst Thursday Yappy Hour
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6:30PM - Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting
- 7:30PM - Ring of Fire
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9AM Wildflower Walk @ Tunnel 1 Trailhead
Wildflower photos by Greg Poulos
Enjoy a scenic, 2-hour (1-mile round-trip) walk with Tom Schweich along Clear Creek with views of blooming wildflowers and a trek across the Welch Ditch Suspension Bridge.
Please dress for Colorado’s unpredictable spring weather and bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a rain jacket.
Location:
Tunnel 1 Trailhead (Map)
When:
9AM on Thursday, Jun. 12th
9-10:30AM Community Marketing Stakeholder Committee @ City Hall Council Chambers
This will be the final meeting for the Marketing Stakeholder Committee. They will be replaced by a council-appointed board. This morning, the PR and advertising/analytics consultants will give their reports and the Planning Director will review the expenses. Learn more.
The $648,999 budget will pass to the new board. An estimated $118,976 of that amount will go to pay salary and benefits for a new Field Marketing Manager.
Please email visitgolden@cityofgolden.net with questions.
The City is accepting application for the new board that will replace this group. Learn more.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
9-10:30AM on Thursday, Jun. 12th
11AM-12PM Ribbon Cutting @ The Manors Collection @ Golden Overlook
Join us in welcoming Golden's newest residential development, The Manors Collection at Golden Overlook! New Home Co will have model homes to showcase, along with a raffle, food and drinks. The Chamber will be honoring their opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:15 a.m.
More information
Location:
Golden Overlook
26 S. Secrest Street (Map)
When:
11AM-12PM on Thursday, Jun. 12th
4:15-5:15PM Golden BEYOND Days - LEGO Builders @ 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: Lego Builders
We’re bringing out all our LEGOs® just for you! Stop by and tap into your budding artist and engineer spirit as you put your creative mind to work! Plus, we’ll have one bonus builder activity available, such as KEVA Planks or Snap Circuits.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
4:15-5:15PM on Thursday, Jun. 12th
5-8PM Rescheduled: Furst Thursday Yappy Hour @ Golden Mill
Live Music
Dog Friendly Treats & Drinks
Doggy Chiropractor
Adoptable Dogs
More information
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
When:
5-8PM on Thursday, Jun. 12th
5-6:30PM Burger Night @ 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)
When:
5-6:30PM on Thursday, Jun. 12th
6:30PM Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
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.
EDComm will discuss the Small Business Development Center. This is partly funded by the Federal Small Business Administration. The SBDC is housed in the Denver West office park and offers management and technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
This group has an annual budget of $76,000, which does not include salaries. The largest expense item is $26K for "Digital Resources," which encompasses their webpages and a custom database for internal use. The second largest expense (new this year) is $20,000 to be used for grants to Golden businesses. See p. 6 of the meeting packet for the full budget.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
6:30PM on Thursday, Jun. 12th
Live Music for Thursday, Jun. 12th
- 3-6PM Kory Montgomery @ Golden Mill
- More Live Music
5-9PM Josh Blackburn @ Wrigley’s
6PM Dog Log @ New Terrain Brewing
7-10PM High Horse @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Astor House Underway
Astor House in 1881 - Golden History Museum Collection
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158 Years Ago
The June 12, 1867 Colorado Transcript mentioned the Astor House, which was under construction at that time.
…a fine stone hotel, fifty feet front, on Second street, has already reached the second story windows, and the work is being pushed with commendable and characteristic energy by the proprietor, Judge Lake. He expects to have it ready for occupancy by the middle of July.
Weather
This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 88°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 60°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 90°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 88°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 59°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, 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, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, 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, and Robert Thresher.
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, and Cherryln Parker
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton, Steve Stevens
