Plein Art Painting on a Brisk Spring Day
Photo by Joyce Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Apr. 30th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9-11AM - Golden Walks
- 9-10AM - The Connect Effect
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 1-2:30PM - Free 50+ Transportation Workshop - RTD Basics
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 5-8PM - Harleys After Dark
- 5:45-6:45PM - Golden Women in Business Table Talks*
- 6-8PM - Biking the Blue Marble w/ Ted Eliason
- 6PM - Trivia Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Monthly Appeal
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1-2:30PM Free 50+ Transportation Workshop - RTD Basics @ Golden Community Center
Photo by Dave Powers
Be confident using public transportation! Join Denver Regional Mobility &Access Council (DRMAC) for a series of free informative workshops designed to helpseniors stay safe, mobile, and independent. Registration is required.
Everything you need to know to use RTD for the first time! Learn how to use RTD safely, read schedules, and plan trips.
Activity: #314000-02
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
When:
1-2:30PM on Wednesday, Apr. 30th
Live Music for Wednesday, Apr. 30th
- 6-9PM Chance Gallagher @ Miners Saloon
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: Evening Shopping to Support the War Effort
Colorado Transcript – April 30, 1942
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83 Years Ago
This is going to be a busy summer with everybody working on defense projects. Farmers will be busy all the daylight hours in their fields and orchards and with their stock; factory and plant workers at their benches and machines; rock and clay men will be putting in long hours in pits, cuts, grades, and tunnels.
Colorado Transcript – April 30, 1942
After more than a decade of economic Depression, World War II brought a sudden surge of full employment. Food and raw materials were needed for the war and munitions plants provided millions of well-paid factory jobs. Suddenly, everyone had money–but no time to spend it.
The April 30, 1942 Colorado Transcript reported that Golden’s stores would be open on Friday nights throughout the summer, “for the convenience of workers.”
There are employed in and near Golden hundreds of workers whose duties require them to be on the job all day, all through the week. These people have repeatedly urged that some arrangement be made so that they can cash their checks and make their purchases in the evening.
It is in response to this demand that the stores mentioned above are cooperating with the Golden Chamber to give these workers every assistance possible and in this way contribute their part to the “all out” defense program.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. North wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms, 43°F
Thursday: Rain Showers Likely, 56°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 42°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 63°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 44°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 73°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 47°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 74°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 49°F
Monday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 70°F
Monday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 46°F
Tuesday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 59°F
News About Golden - April 30, 2025
Geer’s plea in crash that killed Golden officer rescheduled to June 23
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The Colorado School of Mines professor charged in the death of Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn has been rescheduled to enter a plea June 23, as the prosecution and defense continue negotiations... Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, 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, Joy Brandt, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, and the Colorado Railroad Museum
Friends:
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Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and Vic DeMaria
Supporters:
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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, and Kurt & Janet Siegfried
Members:
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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, 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, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, 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
Followers:
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton
