Sunset Over Lookout Mountain
Photo by Cheryl Chase
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Oct. 8th
All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10AM-4PM - Funky Friends Workshop
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 11AM-12PM - Lunch & Learn: Archwell Health Medicare Confidence Hour
- 11AM-12PM - Artist Talk with Richard Luckin
- 3-3:30PM - Ribbon Cutting: Stay Golden Mercantile
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 4-6PM - Weekly Demonstration - What do you stand for?
- 4-5PM - Pokémon Club
- 5-7PM - Passport-palooza @ The Jeffco Courthouse
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6PM - Trivia Night @ Launch
- 6-8PM - Statewide Ballot Issues Presentation
- 6:30PM - Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting
- 6:30-7:30PM - Trivia Night @ Scully's Cafe
- 7-8:30PM - Choir Concert
- 7:30PM - Good Night, Oscar
- 8PM - Stein Hoisting Competition
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Live Music for Thursday, Oct. 8th
- 5-8PM Wylie Jones @ Golden Mill
- More Live Music
3:30-6:30PM A-Mac @ Barrels and Bottles
5-9PM Live Music @ Wrigley’s
6PM Tumbledown Shack @ New Terrain Brewing
6:30-9:30PM Quadrasonic! @ Goosetown Station
7-10PM Open Jam Night @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: The I CAN in AMERICAN
Colorado Transcript - October 8, 1942
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84 Years Ago
The October 8, 1942 Colorado Transcript gave several updates on a scrap metal drive. The War Production Board had put out a call, asking all citizens to collect unneeded metal so it could be used for war materials (guns, ammunition, ships, tanks, etc.).
The War Production Board Chair announced that any county that collected more than 100 pounds per capita would receive a “salvage victory pennant” to fly at the courthouse.
The high school had collected a substantial pile, which was growing on the school grounds. The City had a mountain of scrap behind City Hall on 12th Street. “Seven big truck loads, averaging 3 tons each have already gone to fight the Japs.”
The Transcript put their own spin on the drive. They were collecting stray locks and keys. Apparently many Goldenites had a collection of mystery keys. “Dave Johnston brought in a box full of old locks and keys, no two of which fit; and we have the large key ring, big enough to hang a man, that Fred Robinson turned in full of keys of all sizes, last week.”
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. West wind around 7 mph.
Thursday: Sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 57°F
Friday: Sunny, 84°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 57°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 81°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 59°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny, 77°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 56°F
Columbus Day: Mostly Sunny, 75°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers, 52°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 70°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 52°F
Wednesday: Chance Rain Showers, 71°F
News About Golden - October 8, 2026
The Golden Roundup
Colorado Mountain Club Adds New Membership Level to Expand Outdoor Access
Colorado Mountain Club
After reviewing member and public feedback, Colorado Mountain Club is introducing a more accessible membership tier: a $38 annual membership created for budget-conscious outdoor enthusiasts, casual hikers, newcomers looking to connect with Colorado’s mountain community, and out-of-state supporters of CMC and Colorado’s great outdoors... Read more... Download PDF below.
Mines students, alumni gather for Homecoming festivities
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Anyone who’s ever worked with or been around burros knows, one burro is bad enough. But when they’re in a group… Oh boy! Read more...
Three Mines professors named 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellows
By Emilie Rusch
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Three Colorado School of Mines faculty members were recently named 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellows.
The national recognition honors university faculty and staff for innovative education practices aimed at preparing engineering graduates to identify opportunities for creating positive economic, societal and personal value throughout their lives.
The three 2026 Mines fellows are:
- Adam Duran, teaching assistant professor of mechanical engineering
- Laura Carroll, research associate professor of metallurgical and materials engineering
- Sheron Lawson, teaching associate professor of economics and business
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, and Colorado Railroad Museum
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, Unite Fitness, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, in memory of Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/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, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, 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, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, Tom & Susan Roberts, Vicki Greivel, GoGood Golden, Sandra Dallas, Nanette Johnson, and Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid
