Sunflowers on South Table Mountain
Photo by Liz Erickson Bettis
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Jul. 3rd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- 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 - Canceled: Planning Commission Meeting
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
The Solar System Will End Soon
One of the inaugural exhibitions at the Astor House will close this Sunday, July 7th. Visit soon, so you don't miss it!
The Astor House is open Monday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM and Sunday 12-5PM. Admission is FREE! (They will be closed tomorrow, for the 4th of July.)
ASTOR HOUSE
822 12th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 279-3922
Parking-n-Riding on the 4th
South Parking Garage - Google Street Images
Parking is bound to be tight for tomorrow's 4th of July extravaganza. The City is supplying shuttle service that is free and will bring you right to the festival. Here's the full scoop, courtesy of Diane Tiberi:
Getting to the Event and Parking – 4th of July Festival
PARKING ALTERNATIVES
- Ride your bike and park securely at one of the NEW on-site bike racks you will find at the event! Be sure to bring your bike lock!
- Drive to a satellite lot and take the FREE SHUTTLE. Park conveniently and free of charge at the Jefferson County Human Services building, (900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, 80401) (MAP) and hop on the free, dedicated shuttle right to the entrance of the event. Shuttles run continuously for the duration of the event. · Ride the RTD W Line to the Jefferson County Government Center/Golden Station and hop on the free shuttle which will run continuously for the duration of the event.
If you have to drive, there are public parking options walkable to the event:
FREE PARKING OPTIONS
- Clear Creek Lot –Space is limited, and it fills up quickly. (MAP) Located at 10th Street and Archer Street
- Colorado School of Mines Lot K –(MAP) Located at the corner of 11th Street and Maple Streets
PAID PARKING OPTIONS
- Jackson Street North Public Garage (MAP) located on Jackson Street between 11th and 12th Streets. Offers paid parking using a parking app or kiosk.
- Jackson Street South Public Garage (MAP) located on Jackson Street between 12th and 13th Streets. Offers paid parking using a parking app or kiosk.
- Street Parking – all of downtown Golden and the 10th Street corridor is paid parking. Use the kiosk or the HONK parking app.
- Colorado School of Mines Garage at McNeil Hall (MAP) offers paid parking using a parking app.
For more information about prices and where to park, visit the Park Golden website.
Live Music for Wednesday, Jul. 3rd
- 6-9PM Bunny Blake @ Miners Saloon @ 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: Our Long Tradition—Reborn!
In the summer of 1915, the Golden Band raised funds to build this bandstand, which was located at the intersection of 13th and Washington, near the Tramway depot. – enlarge
Brass band music was very popular with soldiers during the Civil War, and became an essential element of American life in the years following the war. Golden had its own local band as early as 1875, and for many decades brass band music was a vital part of any community gatherings—particularly popular at 4th of July celebrations.
In addition to the Golden Band, many local organizations had small groups of their own.
Reviving the Time-Honored Tradition
Make sure you stay till the end of tomorrow's Lions Club 4th of July Festival! The Golden Eagle Concert Band will be playing patriotic tunes – a half hour program of music, beginning at around 6:45.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 62 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North northwest wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 56°F
Independence Day: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 80°F
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear, 55°F
Friday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 58°F
Saturday: Sunny, 88°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 59°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 78°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Monday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 61°F
Tuesday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 88°F
News Relating to Golden - July 3, 2024
A Vibrant Local Food System Grows in Colorado
By Lindsey Beatrice
Modern Farmer
Throughout the summer in the Golden, CO area, you might see a big box truck full of local fresh vegetables hosting a pay-what-you can farmer’s market. Affectionately called Chuck, GoFarm’s mobile market truck travels to low-income neighborhoods, schools, retirement homes, mobile home communities and more. It offers local produce that GoFarm sources from 80 to 90 farms every season, including small-scale urban farms, large family-owned farms and beginning farmers going through their incubator program... Read more...
NorthPeak Commercial Brokers $2.7M Sale of Copper Gold Apartments in Golden, Colorado
Rebusiness Online
GOLDEN, COLO. — NorthPeak Commercial Advisors has brokered the sale of Copper Gold Apartments... Read more...
Golden’s newest statue honors generations of volunteer firefighters
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Golden has two new firefighters.
While Golden Fire Department’s volunteer and paid personnel will leave for their daily callouts, find other jobs or retire, these two will be outside the downtown station all day, every day in perpetuity... Read more...
Clear for launch: Golden opens creek for tubing, swimming
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Tubers in and around Golden can celebrate the summer’s first day of tubing, as local officials have lowered Clear Creek’s flag status to yellow, allowing for all uses... Read more...
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