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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Apr. 22nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 8:30AM - Special Events Review Committee Meeting
- 9-10:30AM - Golden Walks
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 9:30AM-2PM - Embroidery Doodle Stitching
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 12-1:30PM - Golden Non-Profit Leadership Roundtable
- 3PM - Weekly Jam Session
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 4:30-6PM - REDI Task Force Meeting
- 4:30-5:15PM - Thought Bubble Guild: Learn Something
- 5:30-7:30PM - Earth Day Lookout Mountain Cleanup
- 6PM - Bingo Night @ American Legion
- 6-8:30PM - Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
- 6:30PM - Wednesday Night Trivia @ Holidaily
- 6:30-8:30PM - Trivia Night @ Golden Mill
- 7PM - A Cappella Spring Concert
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
8:30AM Special Events Review Committee Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
4:30-5:15PM Thought Bubble Guild: Learn Something @ Golden Library
Traditional text isn't the only way to read! Teens are invited to share their favorite graphic novels, comics, and manga with fellow fans at this nontraditional book club. After a quick book chat, teens will get to make and enjoy boba tea with tapioca pearls!
Teens can choose any illustrated story that fits the learn something theme or investigate the suggested reading.
ONLY teens in 6th through 12th grade will be allowed into this program. Please be respectful of this age limit for safety and to encourage peer learning with other teens.
Suggested Reading - Hidden Systems: Water, Electricity, the Internet, and the Secrets Behind the Systems We Use Every Day by Dan Nott
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
6-8:30PM Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
6-8:30PM on Wednesday, Apr. 22nd
7PM A Cappella Spring Concert @ Colorado School of Mines
Our ensembles are excited to share our hard work with you! Free
Location:
Colorado School of Mines
Green Center (Map)
The Golden Word - 04/23/26
Live Music for Wednesday, Apr. 22nd
- 6-9PM Branden Sipes @ Miners Saloon
- More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
6PM Live Music @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Tale of Trees, in Honor of Arbor Day
Early (Treeless) Golden – Dan Abbott Collection - Click to enlarge
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159 Years Ago
The May 1, 1867 Colorado Transcript remarked on several new fences that people were building around their yards. Apparently David Barnes–owner of the Golden Mill–had set the fashion.
“We also notice that nearly all who have their premises enclosed are transplanting trees about their front yards. We are glad to see this. It looks as though they were here to stay.”
The Transcript also admired Mr. Barnes’ new green blinds…”which set off his fine mansion to a good advantage. This is undoubtedly the handsomest, as well as the most costly dwelling house in Colorado.”
The fashion for trees caught on, and within a few years Golden had a fine canopy
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: Partly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 8 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. West wind 9 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 47°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 62°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 40°F
Friday: Slight Chance Snow Showers, 64°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 38°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 66°F
Saturday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 44°F
Sunday: Showers And Thunderstorms, 62°F
Sunday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 38°F
Monday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 59°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 40°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 68°F
News About Golden - April 22, 2026
New delay in road-rage shooting defendant’s joint plea deal
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The attorneys for a Denver man facing charges for two separate road-rage shootings — one in Jefferson County and one in Clear Creek County — are coordinating a single plea agreement to resolve both cases.
However, progress has been slow, and now a plea won’t be entered until May at the earliest... Read more...
Supporters
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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, Unite Fitness, and Joy Brandt
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, 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
