Lilac Season in Golden
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Apr. 15th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 7:30-9AM - Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
- 9-10:30AM - Golden Walks
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 10AM-12:30PM - Wire Wrapped Pendant Workshop
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 3PM - Weekly Jam Session
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 5:30PM - Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall CANCELED
- 6-8PM - Fly-Tying Clinic
- 6:30PM - Wednesday Night Trivia @ Holidaily
- 6:30-8:30PM - Trivia Night @ Golden Mill
- 6:30-8:30PM - Explore Night
- 7-10PM - Country Line Dancing with Jeff Goodwin and The Front Range Cowboys
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
It's Tax Day
Just a final reminder:
If you are a resident of Golden and are 65 or older, low-income, or disabled, you are eligible for a $125 refund on City sales tax.
It's easy to apply—just a one-page form—but you must submit it TODAY, April 15th. Here's the form!
7:30-9AM Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 7:30AM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
CBAC will review our sales and use tax revenues (as they do every month).
City staff will explain plans to eliminate a Deputy Director position in the Finance Department and instead hire three new people.
The group will review the City's Debt Policy, which continues to state that "debt is a tool of last resort."
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
6:30-8:30PM Explore Night @ Colorado Mountain Club
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Join seasoned CMC staff, members, leaders, and instructors to learn more about what we have to offer! There are many ways to get involved with the Colorado Mountain Club, and we want to give you the chance to explore them all. Register
Location:
Colorado Mountain Club
15605 W 32nd Avenue (Map)
7-10PM Country Line Dancing with Jeff Goodwin and The Front Range Cowboys @ Buffalo Rose
Get ready to boot scoot and boogie at Golden’s hottest country night! Join Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys for an evening of toe-tapping tunes and line dancing that’ll have you two-stepping till closing time. These local favorites know how to pack a dance floor and keep the energy high with authentic country sounds that’ll transport you straight to honky-tonk heaven. Whether you’re a seasoned line dancer or just looking to kick back with some cold drinks and hot music, this is your chance to experience the magic that’s been building a devoted following across the Front Range.
So grab your boots, bring your friends, and prepare for a night of unforgettable country fun at the legendary Buffalo Rose! $10 presale / $15 at the door
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
The Golden Word - 04/15/26
Live Music for Wednesday, Apr. 15th
- 6-9PM Derek Hall @ Miners Saloon
- More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
5:30-8:30PM Open Mic Night @ Barrels and Bottles
6PM Live Music @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Placing Temptation Before Young People—Especially Young Boys
Washington Avenue in 1941, 8 years before the Welcome arch was constructed – Denver Public Library Western History Collection
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78 Years Ago
The April 15, 1948 Colorado Transcript reported on a survey the reporters had done in cooperation with the Chief of Police. They wanted to know how many people left keys in their cars when they parked downtown.
Their conclusion was, “if you want to steal a car, you won’t have to look far because one in every four of the cars examined last week had the keys in the ignition switch.” Of the 94 cars they checked, 22 had keys in the switch. One truck was parked with the engine running.
The Transcript was less concerned for the safety of the cars than they were for the future of the people (mostly boys, apparently) who might be tempted to steal them.
It proves that a lot of people are careless. These careless persons are deliberately placing temptation before young people—especially young boys— to commit a crime—a crime which will put them on record as having broken the law. We think it a lot safer to take the keys out of your car and spend the time looking for them in your pocket book or your pants pocket rather than risk the destruction of your property and the destruction of a young fellow’s reputation. Don’t deliberately provide keys for culprits.
Colorado Transcript – April 15, 1948
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 45°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 74°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 38°F
Friday: Rain And Snow, 42°F
Friday Night: Chance Light Snow, 25°F
Saturday: Chance Snow Showers, 53°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 32°F
Sunday: Sunny, 68°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 42°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 74°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 47°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 76°F
News About Golden - April 15, 2026
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City of Golden
Road-rage shooting suspect seeks a deal in two counties
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Although the suspected driver in the Aug. 2 road rage incident-turned chase through southwestern Golden has to wait one more month to enter a plea, his defense attorneys are hoping to reach a plea deal that will resolve both his ongoing cases... Read more...
Golden-area child sexual assault case proceeding to trial
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The defendant in the Golden-area child sexual assault case has reiterated that he’s not taking a plea deal and is preparing for trial Sept. 8-11... Read more...
Colorado School of Mines to open innovation hub to tackle critical minerals supply chain challenges
By Emilie Rusch
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Colorado School of Mines is opening a 50,000-square-foot facility in Golden to support university-industry-government-startup partnerships that drive innovation and accelerate commercialization, strengthening domestic critical minerals supply chains across the full value chain — from resource development and manufacturing to recycling and workforce development... Read more...
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
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, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, and Unite Fitness
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/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, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Joy Brandt, and Golden PT & Pilates
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/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, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, 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, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh. Nannette Johnson, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, and Vicki Greivel
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, and Carie Chimbel
