Clear Creek Canyon in Early May
Photo by Nancy Torpey
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Tuesday, May. 7th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Spring Yard Waste Collection
- 9-10AM - Women's Exercise and Bible Study
- 9AM - Golden Seniors - Coffee Klatch
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time
- 10AM-2PM - Galloping Goose Rides
- 10-10:45AM - Storybook Tour
- 10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time
- 1-3PM - Hexie Ladies - English Paper Piecing Enthusiasts
- 5-8PM - Cat Takeover II - A Travel Cat Meet-up!
- 5:30-8PM - Continuing Exploration of the Elements of Art
- 5:30-7:30PM - Textile Society
- 6-8PM - Trivia Tuesdays
- 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
Tomorrow: Walk Bike & Roll to School Day
May 8th is National Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day
Bike & Roll to School Day invites participants to celebrate the joy of active commuting while building a sense of community and school spirit. Whether addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips or encouraging children and teens to be more active, these events can be powerful tools to inspire lasting change. Of course, they are also fun! Learn more.
Continuing Exploration of the Elements of Art
New Session Starts Tonight!
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.
May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28
Explorer & Creator Members $40 / Catalyst Members $80 / Non Members $110 - Become a member - Register
Foothills Art Center Creative Campus
809 15th Street (map)
Tomorrow: Golden Startup Coffee
9AM Wednesday Morning
Golden Startup Coffee's mission is to learn, contribute, and inspire. It’s a simple morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members to explore the local entrepreneurial journey together. This month's featured guests are Noah Wittman of Priviom and Lisa Morey of Colorado Earth LLC. More information
Morris & Mae
18475 W. Colfax Avenue (map)
Golden History: Nicholas Koenig and his Mercantile
Interior of Koenig's Mercantile, circa 1920 - Golden History Museum Collection
99 Years Ago
The May 7, 1925 Colorado Transcript announced the death of Nicholas Koenig, the long-time owner of the Koenig Mercantile. Nick Koenig was born in Switzerland, grew up in Pennsylvania, and arrived in Golden in 1878. He was a partner in a dry goods store in the Opera House Block (now the Ace Hi Tavern) before buying the grocery business in 1884.
Mr. Koenig prospered, and was a leading citizen, serving as school board member, alderman, and Mayor. He suffered a stroke in his office at the store in 1925 and died at his home on 12th Street a few days later.
His funeral was held at the Woods Chapel (11th and Washington). He is buried in the Golden Cemetery.
The Koenig family continued to run the store until 1941. At that time, the new owner (Cliff Schoech) renamed the store from "Koenig Mercantile" to “Golden Mercantile.” Mr. Schoech ran the store until his retirement in 1977. The next owners kept it as a grocery store, but lasted only one year in the business.
In 1978, the former grocery store became a meat market and delicatessen, but retained the "Golden Mercantile" name. When a new owner changed to Mexican cuisine in 1988, he too kept the name "Golden Mercantile." That business lasted until about 1990, after which the building was empty for some time.
When the building reopened as a southwestern restaurant in about 1992, the Mercantile name was finally retired. The new restaurant was called "Silverheels."
Many thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and many thanks to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 34°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 56°F
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 37°F
Thursday: Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 50°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 40°F
Friday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 59°F
Friday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy, 41°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 67°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 45°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 68°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 47°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 71°F
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, Golden Cultural Alliance, Golden History Museum, Miners Alley Playhouse, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Morris & Mae Market, Miners Saloon, Colorado Railroad Museum, Tom Reiley, Bud Rockhill, Michael Mason, Lisa DeCaro and Len Matheo, John and Andi Pearson
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $500/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ed and Carol Freza, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
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, and Cynthia Merrill Tamny
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $100/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, Carol & Don Cameron, 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, Casey & Gina Brown, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Carol Abel, 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, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, and the Golden Transcript
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson
