The History Park Garden
Photo by Andi Pearson
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Tuesday, Aug. 5th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8-10AM - DeLong Park Weedbusters
- 9AM - Golden Seniors - KaffeeKlatsch
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 9:30-11AM - Blue & White (or 2 Color) Group
- 10-10:45AM - Storybook Tour
- 10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time - Registration Required
- 1-3PM - Hexie Ladies - English Paper Piecing Enthusiasts
- 5-8PM - National Night Out - Golden Night Out in the Park
- 5:30-7:30PM - Textile Society
- 5:30-7:30PM - Exploring the Elements of Art
- 6:30-8:30PM - Toad Trivia
- 6:30-8:30PM - Team Trivia Tuesday
- 6:30-8:30PM - Trivia Tuesdays
- 6:30-8PM - Waterwise Yard Seminar - Perennials and Late-Summer Planting and Care (Virtual)
- 6:30-8:30PM - Bar Bingo Night
- 7PM - Pub Trivia
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9AM Golden Seniors - KaffeeKlatsch @ Golden Welcome Center
Hey, Golden Seniors! Join your friends at the Welcome Center for coffee and conversation! We meet on the Creekside Patio or the Heritage Community Boardroom. Sponsored by the Golden Welcome Center, Golden Pond Retirement Community and the Rotary Club of Golden.
Location:
Golden Welcome Center
1010 Washington Avenue (Map)
When:
9AM on Tuesday, Aug. 5th
10-10:45AM Storybook Tour @ Colorado Railroad Museum
The first Tuesday of every month, join us for the Storybook Tour! Intended for young children and their parents, the tour starts at 10:00 a.m. and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Cost is $3 per person, plus Museum admission.
This one-of-a-kind tour takes you on a trip throughout the Museum’s railyard, inspired by some of the best of children’s literature—railroad themed, of course! The Little Engine That Could, the Little Red Caboose and of course, Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the Colorado Railroad Museum.
Museum Admission: $13 adults, $8 ages 2-17, $11 age 60+. Free for Museum members and children under age 2.
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
5-8PM National Night Out - Golden Night Out in the Park @ Parfet Park
Previous National Nights Out
This exciting evening for all ages will feature a variety of fun activities, food, treats, face painting, and live music. Members of the Golden Police Department and other first responders will be present, providing an opportunity for you to connect with local law enforcement and your neighbors during this national community-building event. We hope to see you there!
More information
Location:
Parfet Park
10th Street and Washington Avenue (Map)
5:30-7:30PM Exploring the Elements of Art @ Foothills Art Center
Meeting on Tuesday evenings 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., our group of artists takes on advanced explorations in the elements of art, with an emphasis on refining skills, building on strengths, and supporting areas for improvement. Experienced artists working in any medium, including drawing mediums, are welcome as we meet and support one another in a spirit of fellowship with the intent of finding and/or enhancing our own personal voice.
Explorer & Creator Members $40 / Catalyst Members $80 / Non Members $110
Location:
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (Map)
6:30pm Waterwise Yard Seminar - Perennials and Late-Summer Planting and Care (Virtual)
While many of your plants shine in the spring and summer, don’t forget about plants that can add a lot of impact and color to your landscape in the late summer and fall. Not only is there a great selection of perennials that flower, but some even have wonderful leaf color. Late summer and fall are also great times to plant, do clean-up, and general maintenance before winter. Great for beginner gardeners.
Golden History: The Previous City Hall
Central Fire Station – Golden History Museum Collection
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This pretty little building used to be Golden’s fire station and city hall. It was built in 1883. That same year, “generous citizens” donated a 1300 pound bell, which was placed in the bell tower to the right of the building.
When the Armistice (end of World War I) was declared on November 11, 1918, the gleeful citizens rang the bell for seven straight hours until finally it cracked–whereupon, it was christened “Golden’s Liberty Bell.” That bell is on display today in front of our current City Hall.
The “City Hall” part of the building consisted of one office behind the two equipment bays. This sufficed because Golden didn’t have a City Manager until after World War II. Most management and administrative work was done by City Council members, while construction and street work was contracted out.
In 1959, Golden citizens voted to fund a new municipal center on 10th Street that would include a fire department, police department, administrative offices, the Golden Pioneer Museum, a recreation center, and an outdoor pool. The new City Hall was dedicated in 1961, and the old one was demolished in December of that year to make room for off-street parking.
In 1995, new public restrooms were constructed where the old Central Station/City Hall had been.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday: Areas of smoke before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 70 overnight. West wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 66°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 94°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 67°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 96°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 67°F
Friday: Partly Sunny, 95°F
Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 61°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 90°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 88°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
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, 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, Cherryln Parker, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, and Eileen Masterson
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, and Peyton Gibson.
