The Pond, Melting
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Feb. 26th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8-9AM - The Connect Effect
- 8:30-9:30AM - Golden Women in Business Book Club*
- 9-11AM - Golden Walks
- 10AM-5PM - Buffalo Bill's Birthday - Free Day @ Buffalo Bill Museum
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 3-4PM - Golden StArt with Holly Nordeck
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 4-5PM - Senufo-Inspired Mud Paintings: A Celebration
- 5-8PM - Bingo Night
- 5-8PM - Apres Wednesday @ The Golden Mill
- 6-8:30PM - Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night
- 7-8PM - Choir Concert
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10AM-5PM Buffalo Bill's Birthday - Free Day @ Buffalo Bill Museum
Free admission to the museum on Wednesday, February 26, in honor of Buffalo Bill’s Birthday! Stop by for free entry to the museum, a birthday craft, and fun handout at check-in.
This is a nonticketed event and reservations are not required. For groups of 10 or more, please fill out and email in our reservation form at https://buffalobill.org/education/group-tours.
Location:
Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
987½ Lookout Mountain Road (Map)
When:
10AM-5PM on Wednesday, Feb. 26th
3-4PM Golden StArt with Holly Nordeck @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Golden StArt is a joint one-hour coffee meetup program designed to bring artists in the area together with the Golden community to meet and talk about art. Come and join us for an afternoon chat with artist Holly Nordeck.
More information
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
When:
3-4PM on Wednesday, Feb. 26th
4-5PM Senufo-Inspired Mud Paintings: A Celebration @ Golden Library
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the rich artistic traditions of the Senufo people from northern Ivory Coast! In this hands-on workshop with the Arvada Center, dive into textile art and earthen pigment painting, inspired by the stunning patterns and natural hues of the Senufo. Plus, create your own piece of art that connects you to African heritage. All materials are provided – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
Senufo-Inspired Mud Paintings: A Celebration
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
4-5PM on Wednesday, Feb. 26th
5-8PM Apres Wednesday @ The Golden Mill
Join us every Wednesday through the end of March for live music, great food and drink specials, swag and Loveland lift ticket giveaways, and much more!
More information
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
When:
5-8PM on Wednesday, Feb. 26th
6-8:30PM Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Provide public comment during the meeting, starting at 6PM.
The Board will hear about the sustainability best practices planned for the new municipal building later this year, which includes geothermal, solar and electric vehicle charging systems.
They will review rebates issued in 2024 and will revise the list of 2025 sustainability rebates for Council consideration of approval on March 4th. (pp. 2 and 3 of the meeting packet)
Staff will provide information about the latest progress made in the City’s effort to review proposed electric-preferred building codes, scheduled for consideration by City Council in June. (pp. 7-27 of the meeting packet)
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
6-8:30PM on Wednesday, Feb. 26th
Live Music for Wednesday, Feb. 26th
- 6-9PM Derek Hall @ 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: This Day in 1920
Colorado Transcript – February 26. 1920
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105 Years Ago
The February 26. 1920 Colorado Transcript reported that three Jefferson County soldiers who died in the World War were being honored by the French government. Skiing was gaining popularity, and an estimated eight thousand people had visited Genesee Mountain to watch an exhibition of skiers on their new run. Traffic jams resulted on the “Williams Highway” (the Lariat Loop).
The town’s movers and shakers–led by the Chamber of Commerce–were working to convince the public that the town needed a new, modern high school. Many locals believed that the 1873 South School was still perfectly adequate, but the “new school” crowd eventually won their point. The new Golden High School opened in 1924.
Richard Broad, who had been operating Golden Savings Bank out of his dry goods store for the past twelve years, sold his accounts to Rubey National, which operated just across the street. Depositors were assured that their accounts were safe and would lose no value in the transfer.
In the wake of the 1918 epidemic, people still kept close track of influenza. There were cases in Evergreen and Ralston (north of North Table Mountain), but none reported in Golden that week.
Prohibition was in effect, so Coors had switched over to making malted milk. Their Transcript ad said “We can use your milk the year round.” Farmers were encouraged to phone the company at “GOLDEN 18.”
Grant Churches was selling Overland automobiles at his garage on 12th Street, while Golden Motor Company was selling Fords at 11th & Washington.
In entertainment news, the Golden Gem theater was advertising a 7-reel film, coming to town the following Tuesday. Early movies were packaged as several reels, each reel weighing about 5 pounds and running for about 11 minutes–so “Dare Devil Jack” ran about 77 minutes. According to IMDB, the film starred Jack Dempsey, the World’s Heavyweight Boxing Champion at that time.
We were also informed that smoking Chesterfields while playing banjo was fun and satisfying.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 30, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 45, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 24°F
Thursday: Sunny, 57°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 35°F
Friday: Sunny, 62°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 33°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 57°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 33°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 58°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 36°F
Monday: Light Rain Likely, 58°F
Monday Night: Rain And Snow Likely, 32°F
Tuesday: Light Snow Likely, 42°F
News About Golden - February 26, 2025
2025 Collaboration Fest Announces Initial List of 180 Collaborating Breweries
By Tristan Chan
Porch Drinking
The field is officially set for the 2025 Collaboration Fest and this year’s event is shaping up to be an all-timer. With just over two months until one of Colorado’s signature beer festivals returns to take center stage, the Colorado Brewer’s Guild has released its initial list of collaborating breweries, including a record-breaking 180+ participants... Read more...
CTEH PROMOTES FIVE IN TOXICOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
AMP
CTEH, LLC, a leader in environmental consulting, emergency response and health sciences, has promoted five team members to principal roles in toxicology and industrial hygiene. The newly appointed principals are Chris Kuhlman, Ph.D., CIH, DABT; Cole Ledbetter, CIH, CSP; Tami McMullin, Ph.D.; Pablo Sanchez Soria, Ph.D., CIH; and Shawn Wnek, Ph.D., CIH, DABT... Read more...
Golden-based pro disc team signs former NFL player for 2025 season
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Former wide receiver Rodney Adams is making the jump from the National Football League to the Ultimate Frisbee Association, as the Golden-based Colorado Summit has signed him for the 2025 season... Read more...
Man killed in Berthoud Pass avalanche “died doing what he loved,” friends say
By Lauren Penington and Katie Langford
Denver Post
The day after 50-year-old Nathan Ginn of Littleton died in an avalanche near Berthoud Pass, his backyard was filled with dozens of people doing the exact thing he loved — enjoying the snow... Read more...
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Sponsors:
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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, Tom Reiley, and Michael Mason
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, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Joy Brandt, and Vic DeMaria
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, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, and The Golden Hotel
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, 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, John & Carol McEncroe, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, and Patrick Klein
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins
