Double Rainbow
Photo by Randy Duncan
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Tuesday, Sep. 2nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 7-9AM - Clear Creek Corridor Cleanup
- 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
- 10AM - Arts & Culture Commission Meeting
- 10-10:45AM - Storybook Tour
- 10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time - Registration Required
- 1-3PM - Hexie Ladies - English Paper Piecing Enthusiasts
- 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
- 6:30-8:30PM - Bar Bingo Night
- 7PM - Pub Trivia
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
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)
When:
5:30-7:30PM on Tuesday, Sep. 2nd
10AM Arts & Culture Commission Meeting @ Golden City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 10AM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to acc@cityofgolden.net
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 6PM.
The Arts & Culture Commission will hold an open house & roundtable discussions on September 30th from 5-7PM. Tonight, they will discuss how they should gather feedback on the Arts & Culture Master Plan.
They will discuss their budget (not included in the meeting packet).
They will discuss how they should distribute Arts & Culture grants. The grants subcommittee is proposing a three-tier granting system. If that works similarly to the SCFD approach, it means that grants are distributed according to the size of the organization. The supporting information is not included in the meeting packet.
Location:
Golden City Hall
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
10AM on Tuesday, Sep. 2nd
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)
When:
10-10:45AM on Tuesday, Sep. 2nd
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, Sep. 2nd
8:30AM Special Events Review Committee Meeting @ Public Works Building
Buffalo Bill Days - Photo by Joyce Davell
This meeting will not be broadcast live, but the recording will be posted afterward. It is a public meeting, so spectators are welcome.
The Committee will continue the discussion they began last Thursday about the cost of City contributions to special events.
Location:
City of Golden Planning and Public Works
1445 10th St (Map)
Golden History: Same Store, Different Eras
Same store, different Eras: Tierney Jewelry Company, Wendell Plummer still using the Tierney name, and Plummer’s Jewelry
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77 Years Ago
The September 2, 1948 Colorado Transcript reported that Mr. and Mrs. James Tierney were selling their jewelry store after more than 30 years on Washington Avenue. The new owner was Wendell Plummer of Elgin, Illinois. An experienced watch repair man, Mr. Plummer had worked at the Elgin Watch company the previous 13 years. He and his wife had two sons–Tommy, age 11, and Robbie, age 5, and twin two year old daughters.
The store became “Plummers Jewelry” and remained in the family for 52 years. Wendell Plummer owned the store from 1948-1969, when he sold it to his oldest son, Tom. Tom and his wife Donna owned the store until 2000, when they sold it to Roger Tapia.
Roger renamed the business “Creekside Jewelers” and ran it until his retirement in 2021. The current owner is Tina Deliote.
Weather
Overnight: Clear. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 59°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 83°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 57°F
Thursday: Sunny, 88°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 56°F
Friday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 77°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 56°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
Saturday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 58°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 79°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F
News About Golden - September 2, 2025
Narrowing the gap: Golden police chief aims to build trust with community
By Sage Kelley
Denver Gazette
In 2020 — five years into his tenure at the Golden Police Department and 33 years into his career as an officer in Colorado — Joe Harvey saw tensions between police agencies and communities at an all-time high, as protests erupted all around the country... Read more...
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, 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
