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What's Happening in Golden - Thursday, Mar. 21st

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Sunset Behind Windy Saddle

Photo by Casey Brown


What's happening in Golden today?

Golden History Tours
Baby Time
A Jukebox for the Algonquin

For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar


Parks, Recreation, and Museums Advisory Board - March 21, 2024

Getting rid of the beach area as part of Creek crowd control – March 18th – Frank Hanou

6PM Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting @ City Hall
The Board will review the Rules of Procedure for Boards and Commissions, discuss their 2024 Work Plan, and identify any items that involve other City boards and commissions. The agenda also includes an item for “Master Plan Interview Subcommittee.” I’m not sure whether that means that they will form a subcommittee or hear a report from an existing subcommittee. See the meeting packet to learn more.


News Relating to Golden - March 21, 2024

City of Golden Weekly Digest

In this issue...

Free Tree Branch Drop-off

City of Golden

Downed branches from the weekend snowstorm ? Golden residents can drop off tree limbs for free starting Wednesday, March 20, through Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily in the Splash Waterpark parking lot (3151 Illinois St.)...  Read more...

Golden Visitors Center a great resource, place to volunteer

Despite the name, the Golden Visitors Center has plenty of things for residents too.

Also called the Golden Visitors & Information Center or the Golden Welcome Center, the building at 1010 Washington Ave. has “everything you need to have a good day in Golden,” volunteer Ron Bettinger said...  Read more...

Golden Rotary offering free class on fentanyl overdose

Your Hub

Overdose and Fentanyl: Facts, Prevention and Response is part of a series of free classes offered to Golden area residents by the Rotary Club of Golden. The club’s mental wellness initiative focuses on promoting mental well-being in our community...  Read more...


Golden History: Anniversary of the Oredigger

Today is the 103rd anniversary of the very first issue of The Oredigger–the School of Mines’ campus newspaper. Their publication is now available online, so check it out! In the meantime, enjoy this selection of mastheads and photos from the paper’s historic editions.

masthead from December 12, 1921 Oredigger plus photos of students and buildings from the paper, 1940s
Masthead from October 23, 1922 Oredigger and photos of students from the 1940s and 1950s
masthead from October 26, 1934 Oredigger plus student photos from the 1940s-1960s
masthead from February 25, 1958 plus photos of students, 1940s and 1950s

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's Weather

Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 9 mph.

Thursday's Weather

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Night's Weather

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.


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Tall Pines PaintingBaby Doe’s ClothingGolden Community Garden, Carol & Doug Harwood, Jennings & Litz, Bill Fisher, Brian Quarnstrom, Casey & Gina Brown, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Robert Storrs, Karen Smith, Sandy Curran, Paul Haseman, Michele Sannes, Kathy Smith, Crystal Culbert, Pat Madison, Donna Anderson, Ann Pattison, Carol & Don Cameron, Tom Hughes, Emeline Paulson, Susan Gray, David Smith, Karen Oxman, Laura King & Scott Wilson, Bill Sedgeley, Mariane Erickson, Carol Abel, Dot & Eric Brownson, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Deb Goeldner, Rosemary Coffman, Jim & LouAnne Dale, Francine Butler, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, Chris Ball, Tom Hoffman, Patrick & Lisa Vitry, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Lora Haimes, Nancy & Carlos Bernal, Stephanie Painter, Holly Thomas, Julie Bartos & Brad Miller, Bobby German & Alison McNally, Frank & Marsha Hanou, and Leslie Lutz


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