August Morning
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Aug. 21st
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Community Center CLOSED for Maintenance
- 7:30-9AM - Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
- 9-10:15AM - Golden Walks
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 4PM - $5 Yoga Class - Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Sculpt
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night
- 6:30PM - Planning Commission Meeting
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Did you see the fire?
Photo by Barb Warden
There was a fire last night in Clear Creek Canyon. According to 9News, it started near Tunnel #1 and was probably caused by a lightening strike.
6:30PM Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall
Old Miners Inn
The Commission will continue the case that they discussed last month,concerning the property adjacent to the Old Miners Inn. Learn more.
They will consider a request by Habitat for Humanity to vacate a portion of the right of way on Arapahoe Street between 14th and 15th Streets. This is related to the plan to demolish the home at 817 14th Street and replace it with a 40 unit affordable housing complex.
Meeting agenda
Meeting broadcast on this page (starting at 6:30)
Meeting location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (map)
7:30AM Citizens Budget Advisory Boad @ City Hall
Photo by Joyce Davell
This is CBAC's first meeting without the now-retired Finance Director, Jeff Hanson. They will review the June tax revenue reports and review their bylaws They will have a brief overview of the CIP (capital improvement plan). They will discuss several projects pending and underway by the Public Works group and some updates in our Sustainability guidelines. Learn more.
- Meeting Packet
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 7:30PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
Live Music for Wednesday, Aug. 21st
- 6-9PM Jordan Yewey @ 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: The Judicious Application of Nun-Chucks
1800 Washington Avenue
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44 Years Ago
The August 21, 1980 Golden Transcript described an attempted burglary at 1800 Washington Avenue (map). The house had belonged to Mary Quaintance, who had died the previous February.
Burglars were in the process of removing a valuable silver tea service when they were surprised by Norman Leland, age 23, who was house-sitting the residence. The burglars attacked Leland with a knife, cutting his arm and one side. Leland produced a pair of nun-chucks and hit his attacker on the head with them. The burglars fled, sans silver tea service. Leland required stitches but no lasting damage was done.
Many thanks to Esther Kettering for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of August.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 67, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 67°F
Thursday: Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 83°F
Thursday Night: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 61°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
Friday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 63°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 88°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 62°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 60°F
Monday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 61°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 87°F
New Relating to Golden - August 21, 2024
Fire sparks off of U.S. 6 near Lookout Mountain, Golden
By Katie Langford
Denver Post
A small wildfire likely sparked by lightning is burning just off of U.S. 6 near Lookout Mountain west of Golden, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office... Read more...
Fire Ban Lifted, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Reinstated
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Effective at 7:00 a.m. today, August 20, 2024, the Jefferson County Sheriff rescinded the temporary Stage 2 Fire Ban and reinstated Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all Jefferson County. While recent and forecasted weather helps reduce the risk of wildland fires, conditions still dictate the need for caution and continued fire restrictions. Visit https://jeffcosheriff.co/FireRestrictions for a detailed list of what is and is not allowed during fire restrictions... Read more...
Heads up: A part of this 36-mile trail will be closed for 2 months
By Samantha Jarpe
Fox 31
DENVER (KDVR) — A subdivision construction project in Golden will force a small portion of the multi-county C-470 trail to close completely for two months, according to the City of Golden... Read more...
Colorado Railroad Museum hosting volunteer fair on Aug. 24
By Joy Meadows
Your Hub
Colorado’s most popular and comprehensive railroad museum is looking for volunteers! Anyone who likes the idea of helping guests learn about the fascinating and important roles that railroads have played (and continue to play!) in the history and development of the Centennial State should consider attending... Read more...
The Colorado Railroad Museum hosting Adventure Day on Aug. 24
By Joy Meadows
Your Hub
Experience a Colorado adventure and explore railroad history at the Colorado Railroad Museum during Adventure Day on Aug. 24. Take a train ride pulled by a powerful diesel engine and learn about safety around railroads with Operation Lifesaver. Hone model railroading skills with the Denver Garden Railway Society and the Denver HO Model Railroad Club. Marvel at the monstrous size of a Tunnel Motor diesel locomotive, experience what it was like to build part of a railroad track and try to spin a 55-ton turntable... Read more...
Golden considering a neighborhood permit parking zone on Eighth Street
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
With more paid parking and increased enforcement downtown, Goldenites are seeing more people parking along Eighth Street between Washington Avenue and U.S. Highway 6... Read more...
Avenue Flashes: Let’s rock!
By John Akal
Golden Transcript
As we hit the last couple of weeks of August, it’s time for a lot of people to turn their attention away from leisure activities and focus on the upcoming school year. Especially since we had a few days of cooler weather to remind us that fall is right round the corner. But then it jumped back into the 90s and we returned to our summer mindset of shorts and sandals... Read more...
Ain’t no mountain high enough: New Mines students make annual ‘M’ Climb
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Even the August heat and the long trek up Lookout Mountain Road wasn’t going to stop about 1,700 college students from leaving their mark on their new university... Read more...
Stephen Pankavich named department head for Applied Mathematics and Statistics
By Jasmine Leonas
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Stephen Pankavich has been named department head for Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Colorado School of Mines... Read more...
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