A Beautiful Morning
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Sep. 4th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 4-11PM - Cheese Night with Cheese Ranch!
- 5-8PM - Furst Thursday Yappy Hour
- 5-7PM - Weekly Demonstration - What do you stand for?
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6-7PM - Ukulele Thursdays
- 7PM - Tinker Bell
- 7PM - Freehub Film Festival
- 7:30PM - Assassins
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
5-8PM Furst Thursday Yappy Hour @ Golden Mill
Live Music
Dog Friendly Treats & Drinks
Doggy Chiropractor
Adoptable Dogs
More information
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street
6PM Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Study Session @ Fossil Trace Golf Club
The board will hold a study session for an informational tour of Fossil Trace Golf Club. Board members will meet to hear a short presentation about general course operations. Following the presentation, they will tour the course.
- Anticipated timeline for the evening is expected to be as follows:
- Informational presentation – 6-6:30 p.m.
- Course tour – 6:30-7 p.m.
- Putting lesson and contest – 7-7:30 p.m.
The presentation portion of the meeting is open to the public; however, the public cannot join the tour of the course, and no public comment will be accepted during this study session.
Location:
Fossil Trace Golf Club
3050 Illinois St. (map)
7PM Tinker Bell @ Golden High School
Join us for Stage Right Productions first show of the 25-26 season, Tinkerbell! Abbie Traynor's GHS directorial debut brings a fresh new version of a classic story to the Stage Right mainstage. We invite you to share in the magic and join us September 4-6 at 7pm (there will be no matinee for this show). Donations can be made via cash, check, or Venmo/Paypal to our GHS Performing Arts Booster Club.
Location:
Golden High School
701 24th Street (Map)
7PM Devil INXSide Suicide Prevention Show @ Buffalo Rose
Devil INXSide is the devilishly fun INXS tribute; delivering the captivating high-energy show INXS was known for. Bringing the essence of what made INXS such an amazing band; passion and power, lust and love. And absolutely nailing hits like, “Need You Tonight”, “Suicide Blonde”, “What You Need”, “Never Tear Us Apart”, “Devil Inside”, “New Sensation”, “Don’t Change, “Original Sin”, etc, etc…
Devil INXSide is comprised of some of Colorado’s most talented musicians. Fronted by Dan Barnhart, who not only looks and sounds like Michael Hutchence but also brings Hutch’s energy and playfulness. Tom Laird delivers their unique/signature guitar tones alongside Noel Johannes, who nails the era-defining 80’s synth and 90’s piano sounds INXS was known for. Their rock solid rhythm section demands that you dance and is held down by Jason Nimz on drums and Mike Perlovsky on bass. If you are nostalgic for the music of INXS, Devil INXSide is “What You Need!”
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
Location:
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
When:
7PM on Thursday, Sep. 4th
Live Music
3-6PM Suspicious Stew @ Golden Mill
6:30PM Delta Sonics Blues @ Goosetown Station
5-9PM Live Music @ Wrigley’s
6PM A Very Jerry Band @ New Terrain Brewing
7-10PM Deer Creek Sharp Shooters @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
Golden History: Koch's Claim
Willets Farm Map, 1901
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124 Years Ago
The September 4, 1901 Colorado Transcript included an article reviewing various mining prospects in Jefferson County. Although the county never produced much in the way of metal, the Transcript never stopped hoping that this would be the site of the next gold rush (or silver rush, or any other profitable metal).
Undoubtedly the best prospect yet opened up in the foot hills near Golden is Henry’s Koch’s claim on his patented ground on the eastern slope of Lookout mountain and in plain view from this city. Mr. Koch has uncovered a ten-foot vein of mineral which runs from 12 to 30 per center, copper and from $3 to $5 in Gold, average about $20 per ton.
Colorado Transcript – Sept 4, 1901.
You might wonder why you’ve never heard of this oh-so-promising mine. Henry Koch owned the eastern slope of Lookout mountain for about 40 years, and for most of that time, he was on the verge of a big mining strike.
We do not desire to appear inordinately jubilant over the discovery of the new copper fields in the immediate vicinity of Golden, but from all appearances we are on the eve of a veritable boom that will have a substantial bottom. The discovery by Mr. Henry Koch of almost pure native copper…is instigating a large amount of prospecting by practical miners. Colorado Transcript – Nov 14, 1883
Henry Koch is more encouraged than in years before…. A ton of ore from his tunnel…yielded eleven ounce s of silver, two dollars and fifty cents. Colorado Transcript – December 15, 1904
Henry Koch is again putting considerable time in his mine…and last week struck a the most promising vein yet encountered. Colorado Transcript – February 24, 1910
Henry Koch died in 1920 without ever making the big strike. He is buried in the Golden Cemetery. Some of his land later became the Beverly Heights neighborhood.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. West wind around 7 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 9pm, then smoke and a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Smoke, 54°F
Friday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 71°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 52°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 77°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 54°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 77°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 58°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 85°F
News About Golden - September 4, 2025
GLO Park Update: Community Meeting September 9th at 7 p.m.
By Laura Cordon
Pleasant View Colorado Updates
A lot of you have been asking me “What’s next?!” for Camp George West and the GLO Park project.
Despite the overwhelming community opposition, the state has decided to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to developers for housing where the GLO Park research labs were supposed to go... Read more...
City of Golden Weekly Digest
In this issue... Download PDF below.
Rock Rest Lodge attacker to stand trial in December
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
A 30-year-old man is scheduled to stand trial Dec. 9-12 for reportedly attacking a server at the Golden-area Rock Rest Lodge... Read more...
A Mines Athletics primer: Everything you need to know about the Orediggers
By Emilie Rusch
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
As the saying goes, Colorado School of Mines is where nerds win.
It’s not some tired cliche, either – the numbers prove it out.
Since 1972, the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers have tallied 214 Academic All-Americans, the most among all NCAA Division II members... Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, 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, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, and Centennial State Wealth Advisors
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, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, and Amy Korengut
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, and Peyton Gibson
