Early Fall View of the M
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Tuesday, Sep. 29th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Polar Express Tickets on Sale
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9-11AM - DeLong Park Habitat Helpers
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time - Registration Required
- 5:30-9PM - The Golden Bicycle Cruise - LAST OF THE SEASON
- 5:30-7:30PM - Exploring the Elements of Art
- 6-7PM - Community Meet and Greet
- 6-8PM - Books & Benders
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night @ Bivy Beer Bar
- 6:30-8:30PM - Team Trivia Tuesday @ Buffalo Rose
- 6:30-8PM - Financial Education Event, But First Chocolate
- 6:30-8:30PM - Bar Bingo Night @ VFW
- 7PM - Pub Trivia @ Atomic Cowboy
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
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5:30-9PM The Golden Bicycle Cruise - LAST OF THE SEASON @ Armory Parking Garage
Tonight's Theme: Ride of the Living Dead - Zombies
A family-friendly Bicycle Cruise that takes place on the last Tuesday of the month from May to September. Beer, Bands and Bikes! Hope to see you cruisin'! More information
Location:
Armory Parking Garage
818 14th Street (Map)
Polar Express Tickets Available TODAY
Tickets to the Polar Express at the Colorado Railroad Museum go on sale today. They will sell out quickly, so if you hope to go this year, buy your tickets as soon as you can.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns to the Colorado Railroad Museum in November and December 2026 for another season of unforgettable holiday magic! Experience a three-part theatrical extravaganza that combines live performance, immersive storytelling, and a journey aboard an authentic steam train.
Your evening begins in our dazzling, heated THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion, where you’ll enjoy holiday caroling, a lively performance of the “Hot Chocolate” song and dance—served with cocoa and cookies, of course!—and finally, a dramatic re-enactment of The Polar Express story. Next, step outdoors and gather around as Smokey and Steamer sing and dance “together” to prepare for the journey. Then, thrill to the arrival of the train and climb aboard vintage coaches pulled by an authentic, coal-fired steam locomotive for a ride to the North Pole. The night concludes with an opportunity for a personal visit with Santa himself, capping off an experience filled with wonder and Christmas spirit.
Learn more and purchase tickets.
6-7PM Meet and Greet: Wards 1 and 2 @ Blue Pan Pizza
Three members of the City of Golden City Council will host a Meet and Greet.
Mayor Pro Tem/District 1 Councilor Lisa Vitry
Ward 1 Councilor Emily Kurzinski
Ward 2 Councilor Gerchard Pfau
Location: Blue Pan Pizza
17525 South Golden Road
The Golden Word - 09/29/26
Golden History: Building a Home for the Transcript
Transcript founder George West and the Transcript building - Golden History Museum collection
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157 Years Ago
The foundation of a fine two story brick building has been commenced on the lot adjoining the Overland, on Washington avenue, by Dr. James Kelly and ourself [George West]. The building is to be 22x60, two stories in height. The lower story will be occupied by the doctor himself as a drug store, and the upper one for the TRANSCRIPT. We have long wanted a printing office constructed just to suit us, and we propose having it now or "bust."
Colorado Transcript - September 29, 1869
The Transcript remained in the West family until 1959. The staff and presses remained in the 1869 building for nearly a century.
In 1966, the new Transcript owners built a new home, located at 1000 10th Street (map), across from City Hall. The new building was much larger and enabled them to install new printing presses. With the new equipment, they were able to offer printing services to 40-60 other newspapers.
The 100th anniversary edition of the Transcript was printed on December 19, 1966–exactly 100 years after the first edition. That was the first issue of the paper printed on the new presses.
The 1966 Transcript building now serves as the City Hall Annex.
The original Transcript building still stands, next to the Buffalo Rose, in the historic downtown.
Weather
Overnight: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. West wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. North wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: Rain Showers Likely, 55°F
Wednesday: Rain Showers, 62°F
Wednesday Night: Rain Showers Likely, 52°F
Thursday: Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 61°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 47°F
Friday: Sunny, 73°F
Friday Night: Clear, 52°F
Saturday: Sunny, 75°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 52°F
Sunday: Sunny, 74°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 53°F
Monday: Sunny, 78°F
News About Golden - September 29, 2026
Despite rain, Golden High School keeps its parade tradition
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
It takes more than rain to cool the Golden Demons’ school spirit.
On Sept. 25, Golden High School marked Homecoming weekend with its annual parade down Washington Avenue and then a football game at Marv Kay Stadium... Read more...
A revenge best served: Mines volleyball sweeps MSU Denver
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Other people can argue whether revenge is a dish best served hot or cold, but Colorado School of Mines volleyball players, coaches and fans know that revenge is a dish best served — pun intended... Read more...
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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:
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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
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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, and Sandra Dallas
Followers:
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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
