Dawn at the South Table Mountain Wetlands
Photo by Tom Reiley
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Tuesday, Jun. 4th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Tubular Tuesdays
- 9-10AM - Women's Exercise and Bible Study
- 9AM - Golden Seniors - Coffee Klatch
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time
- 10AM-12PM - DeLong Park Weedbusters
- 10-10:45AM - Storybook Tour
- 10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time
- 1-3PM - Hexie Ladies - English Paper Piecing Enthusiasts
- 5:30-7:30PM - Textile Society
- 5:30-8PM - Continuing Exploration of the Elements of Art
- 6-8PM - Trivia Tuesdays
- 6-8PM - Chasing Fireballs - A Fireside Chat
- 6:30-8:30PM - Team Trivia Tuesday
- 6:30-8:30PM - Bar Bingo Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Dining and Biking at a Discount
On Tuesdays, June through September, Kona Bowls and Adventure West are offering a 20% discount. Enjoy superfoods at Kona Bowl, then rent an ebike or a tube at Adventure West.
Kona Bowls
1111 Washington Avenue (map)
5:30-8PM June Session: Continuing Exploration of the Elements of Art
Meeting on Tuesday nights, "Continuing Exploration of the Elements of Art" builds on previous explorations in artistic self-expression. Each night we begin with a review of the previous week's artwork and works in progress, followed by an exploration of a specific element of art that helps make for compelling work. The night includes a painting demonstration focused on the specific topic of the week. Continuing Exploration is an enjoyable, supportive group experience and all mediums are represented.
Tuesday nights from 5:30pm-8:00pm @ FOOTHILLS ART CENTER
June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Creator Members $40/ Catalyst & Explorer Members $80 / Non Members $110
Foothills Art Center Creative Campus
809 15th Street (map)
6-8PM Chasing Fireballs - A Fireside Chat @ Dinosaur Ridge
Stories of the global hunt for meteorites from space rock career chaser Elizabeth Aerolite. Learn about the sites where meteorites have been found, what they're made of, where they're from, and what they're worth! Food and drinks included in the price. Seating is limited!
Join us on June 4th at 6pm at the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center for a fascinating lecture with Fireball Chaser Aerolite Elizabeth! We all know the story of the impact that ended the Age of Dinosaurs, and Elizabeth is going to share her stories of hunting for meteorites around the world.
Elizabeth is a meteorite executive and educator who started her space rock career producing reality television for Discovery Channel's Emmy Award-winning show Meteorite Men. She took on several managerial and production roles and was instrumental in coordinating behind-the-scenes operations for Geoffrey Notkin and his co-host, Steve Arnold, during the filming of all three seasons.
As company president of Aerolite Meteorites, Elizabeth manages day-to-day operations, financials, sales, marketing, and community outreach for the company. She’s also a seasoned meteorite hunter and instructor, having lead many expeditions in the United States and Morocco. In addition to being one of its founders, Elizabeth also sits on the Board of Directors of the Science Arts and Space Institute, a Tucson nonprofit aiming to share its passion for science, the arts, and space by providing exceptional educational programs and resources. In these positions, Elizabeth’s focus and expertise is extending the organizations’ presence into STEM education and creating positive and accessible experiences for the local community.
$12 - Register
Dinosaur Ridge Discovery Center
17681 W. Alameda Parkway (map)
Live Music for Tuesday, Jun. 4th
6PM Karaoke with Linda @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6PM Open Bluegrass Pick Night @ Over Yonder Brewing
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Agriculture and a Prize Percheron
Colorado State Industrial School, in 1928 – Denver Public Library Western History Collection
The State Industrial School was founded in Golden in 1881. The School provided vocational training for boys. Over time, the options included broom making, stenography, carpentry, and blacksmithing. The boys also learned about agriculture by running a working farm.
The School initially had 5 acres of land, but by 1888, they had purchased an additional 40 acres. They laid out an extensive garden. An 1893 Transcript article said the school had 37 acres in cultivation, including garden, orchard, and vineyard. They grew apples, plums, pears, cherries, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, and gooseberries. They also cultivated watermelons, muskmelons, cantaloupe, rhubarb, tomatoes, turnips, cabbage, beets, parsnips, beans, squash, pumpkins, sweet corn, lettuce, spinach onions, asparagus, and cucumbers. They acquired still more land and grew fields of corn, alfalfa, and oats.
They also raised livestock–horses, cattle, hogs, and chickens. The boys took their animals to the State Fair in Pueblo and the National Western Stock Show in Denver, and regularly won prize money.
110 Years Ago
The June 4, 1914 Colorado Transcript included this advertisement, offering stud service from the School’s award winning Percheron stallion. This horse had been a consistent prize-winner since the School acquired it in 1911.
The Golden Transcript (originally called the Colorado Transcript) has been publishing since 1866. The Golden History Museum has been working on digitizing the historic issues. You’ll find old Transcripts online at coloradohistoricnewspapers.org.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 57°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 89°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 59°F
Thursday: Sunny, 88°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 61°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 90°F
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F
Saturday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 61°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 82°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 60°F
Monday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
News Relating to Golden - June 4, 2024
The Beat
By Golden Police Department
City of Golden
Citizen's Police Academy
By Golden Police Department
Crimewatch
The Golden Police Department is accepting applications for the 2024 Citizens Academy. The Academy is set to begin August 28th and is scheduled for 10 weeks of classroom and skills education. Academy attendees will learn what police officers and law enforcement employees do in the performance of their duties and the rules, directives, and laws that guide them.
The Academy combines classroom presentations with hands-on activities to provide the participants with a comprehensive experience. Participants will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, and two Saturdays for the firing range and drive track training... Read more...
Golden to limit innertube sales with daily caps this summer
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Along with other steps Golden is taking to reduce congestion along the Clear Creek corridor, the city is now limiting the number of innertubes permitted outfitters can sell each day... Read more...
Golden baseball has piled up 50 wins over the past two seasons
By Dennis Pleuss
Golden Transcript
The second week of the Class 4A baseball state tournament didn’t last as long as the Golden Demons would have liked.
The No. 2-seeded Demons bowed out of the double-elimination state tournament in a 3-0 loss to Pueblo County on Friday, May 31, at Erdle Field at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs... Read more...
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Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz
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