South Table Mountain Wetlands, Early Morning
Photo by Tom Reiley
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Jun. 6th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9AM - Public Art Commission Meeting
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 12-4PM - Let's Talk Triangles
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 3-5PM - Golden StArt with Karin Sonderholm
- 4-11PM - Cheese Night with Cheese Ranch!
- 4:30-6PM - REDI Task Force Meeting
- 5-8PM - Yappy Hour
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6-7PM - Ukulele Thursdays
- 6-9PM - Golden Game Guild Mini Paint Night
- 8PM - Rotating Tap! A Comedy Show
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
5-8PM Furst Thursday Yappy Hour @ The Golden Mill
Bring your pup or find your forever best friend on the first Thursday of each month starting in April and running through October. Adoptable dogs, Live music from Kory Montgomery, Brew Dog beers on tap!
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (map)
3-5PM GoldenStArt @ The Astor House
Golden StArt is a joint one-hour coffee meetup program designed to bring artists in the area together with the Golden community to meet and talk about art. Come and join us for drinks and apps with artist, Karin on Thursday, June 6th at 3 pm.
Foothills Art Center @ The Astor House
822 12th Street (map)
Red Flag Posted on Clear Creek
Red Flag Warning on Clear Creek - Photo by Joyce Davell
The Sheriff's Department has restricted access to Clear Creek because of the high, dangerous flow. At this time, a single red flag is posted, which means no swimming or tubing is allowed. If the water gets higher, they may post two red flags, which will indicate that all use (including kayaks) is prohibited. The USGS tracks and posts the depth of the water on this page.
6PM Parks & Rec Board @ Triceratops Trail
The Parks & Rec Board will take a guided tour of Triceratops Trail (map).
Paid parking is available in Jones Lot A, operated by Colorado School of Mines. Access the parking lot by heading east on 19th Street from 6th Avenue, then turning right onto Jones. The trailhead is at the southwest corner of the parking lo
9AM Public Art Commission @ City Hall
Public Art Conservation - Chris Davell
The Parks Department have scheduled a community engagement meeting on June 12th at 4PM at the triangle of land at East Street and South Golden Road. They plan to re-landscape it to use more native plants. The Public Art Commission plans to place some artwork on that land, and have delayed the call for proposals so they can see whether the public offers input at the June 12th meeting.
The Fire Department plans to unveil the new bronze firefighter statue on June 29th at 11AM.
Representatives of the public art commission, the parks board, and two citizens will soon be selecting three new pieces, for two parks and a spot along the Peaks to Plains Trail.
A conservation firm is working on severalof the pieces in the collection.
Live Music for Thursday, Jun. 6th
- 5:00 PM-8:00 PM: Kory Montgomery @ Golden Mill @ Golden Mill
Golden Mill - More Live Music
5-9PM Bruce Cole @ Wrigley’s
5:30-8:30PM Teague Starbuck @ Mountain Toad
6PM Rolling Harvest @ New Terrain Brewing
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: D-Day in Golden
Colorado Transcript - June 8, 1944
Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when the allied troops invaded Normandy.
80 Years Ago
The June 8, 1944 Colorado Transcript describes Golden’s reaction to the news that the Allies had landed on the beaches of Normandy. The news reached Golden at about 1PM local time on June 6th. Telephones and church bells quickly spread the news. The churches were thrown open and services of thanksgiving were held.
The invasion had been widely anticipated, but the exact date and location had been closely-held secrets. A local car dealer had invited people to submit their guesses regarding the date and received more than 160 entries. The winner was Mrs. Emma C. Tait of 1903 Ford Street, who won $25 (in goods or trade).
Mayor Ryland issued the following Proclamation:
Mayor’s Proclamation
WHEREAS “D” Day has arrived and our Commander-in-Chief has requested that every American be “continuously in prayer,” and
WHEREAS the men in the invasion forces are in grave danger and some are making the supreme sacrifice that Freedom and Christian Liberty may continue to prevail;
BE IT THEREFORE PROCLAIMED that Sunday, June 11, 1944 be observed as a day of prayer to God for our fighting forces, that they may be preserved, strengthened and given courage to finish the gigantic task in which it is their privilege to have a part;
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that on this day all | Golden citizens go to the church of their choice for prayer as provided by the regular services.
SINCE practically every home in Golden is touched by this momentous event which in years to come will mean peace and security to all, it is hoped the entire community will take advantage of this opportunity to express their faith in prayer to the Supreme Being.
H. W. RYLAND, Mayor.
In other wartime news, the Red Cross reminded people that “Blood is Most Important for Victory: Millions of Pints Are Needed to Save Lives.” Auto garages were offering to cap bald (and strictly rationed) tires. Citizens were strongly encouraged to buy War Bonds, and everyone was urged to be growing Victory Gardens.
Thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 63°F
Friday: Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 62°F
Saturday: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 80°F
Saturday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 59°F
Sunday: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 74°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 58°F
Monday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 77°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 59°F
Tuesday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 79°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 59°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
News Relating to Golden - June 6, 2024
CLEAR CREEK ACCESS RESTRICTED WITHIN CITY OF GOLDEN
Golden Police Department
Crimewatch
June 5, 2024 (Golden, Colo.) — Effective at 8:00 a.m. on June 5, 2024, Golden Chief of Police Joe Harvey, in conjunction with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, will restrict waterway activities on Clear Creek. These temporary restrictions apply to Clear Creek in unincorporated Jefferson County, as well as those portions of Clear Creek within the City of Golden, including Vanover Park... Read more...
Access Restricted on Clear Creek
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Jefferson County, CO. – Effective at 8 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Jefferson County Sheriff Reggie Marinelli, in conjunction with the Golden Police Department, will limit waterway activities on Clear Creek. These temporary restrictions extend from the western boundary of unincorporated Jefferson County through the eastern limits of the City of Golden, including Vanover Park... Read more...
City of Golden Weekly Digest
In this issue...
As water levels rise, rescuers caution Clear Creek users
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
It’s fortunate dozens of emergency workers have been visiting Golden’s section of Clear Creek for swiftwater rescue training in recent weeks, because there have already been a few close calls and people who needed additional help getting out of the fast-moving water, according to Lt. Joe Bechina of the Golden Fire Department... Read more...
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