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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Jun. 17th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Is He Really Buried Here? A Free Presentation @ Buffalo Bill Museum
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - ARTSWEEK Golden
- All day - Golden Sports
- 7:30-9AM - Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
- 9-10:30AM - Golden Walks
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 10:30-11:30AM - Author Talk - Diane Mott Davidson
- 12-1PM - Networking Like a Boss (Virtual)
- 2:30PM - Arts and Culture Commission - Art in Public Places Subcommittee Meeting
- 3-6PM - Golden Midweek Market
- 3-5PM - Ribbon Cutting: The Col Residences
- 3PM - Acoustic Preserves
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 5-8PM - Baby Goat Night
- 5:30PM - Canceled: Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall
- 6-8PM - Fly-Tying Clinic
- 6:30PM - Taproom Trivia @ Holidaily
- 6:30-8:30PM - Trivia Night @ Golden Mill
- 6:30-8PM - Sustainable Golden Speaker Series: Ryan Call
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10:30-11:30AM Author Talk - Diane Mott Davidson @ Golden History Museum
Front Porch Program
Diane Mott Davidson is one of the most successful culinary mystery writers. Her 17 books include 12 books woven together, including her main character Colorado caterer, Goldy Schultz. In every book she has included recipes that are part of Goldy’s menu. All her books are set in Colorado with much of her information aided with the support of the Jefferson County sheriff’s department. Although now living in Florida, Davidson feels as though Colorado is home. You won’t want to miss this prolific writer’s talk. This author talk will be held in the Salon at the Golden History Museum, located at 923 10th Street.
Free. No registration required. Active Older Adults aged 50+
Location:
Golden History Museum
923 10th Street (Map)
11:30AM and 12PM Is He Really Buried Here? A Free Presentation @ Buffalo Bill Museum
Join us every Wednesday in June, July and August at 11:30 and Noon for a FREE presentation!
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917. Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else.
Hear details about what led to the controversy and learn the real story at this FREE 15-minute graveside program. More information
Location:
Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
987½ Lookout Mountain Road (Map)
12-1PM Networking Like a Boss (Virtual)
The Real Deal Behind Meaningful Connections & Community Growth
Networking isn’t just handing out business cards or showing up to events; it’s about building real relationships, creating trust, and understanding the power of community. In this engaging and honest talk, Melissa Estepp, CEO/Founder of Premier Events shares the behind-the-scenes reality of what successful networking actually looks like and why adopting a “US mentality” instead of an “I mentality” is one of the most powerful shifts a business owner can make.
As businesses grow and schedules get busy, community relationships are often the first thing crossed off the list; yet they remain one of the most crucial pieces of sustaining long-term success. This session will break down how to show up intentionally, build authentic connections, and become someone people genuinely want to work with and support.
Attendees will leave with practical tools, confidence-building strategies, conversation starters, and real-world networking techniques they can immediately apply in business and in life. Register
2:30PM Arts and Culture Commission - Art in Public Places Subcommittee Meeting @ Golden History Museum
Location:
Golden History Museum
923 10th Street (Map)
3-5PM Ribbon Cutting: The Col Residences @ The Col Residences
Join Confluence Companies to celebrate the grand opening of The Col Residences. Enjoy food, beverages and tours of Golden's newest place to live.
Tours, refreshments and celebrations from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 3:15 p.m.! More information.
Location:
The Col Residences
17270 W. Colfax Avenue (Map)
3-6PM Golden Midweek Market @ Golden High School
The Golden Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of a new Golden Midweek Market! This will be on Wednesdays from 3pm – 6pm at Golden High School from June 10th through July 29th. This will give the community more chances to purchase fresh foods– and will allow small businesses and local farmers the opportunity to sell more of their products to the Golden community! This midweek market is in addition to hosting our Saturday Golden Farmers Market for the 24th year. More information
Location:
Golden High School
701 24th Street (Map)
6:30-8PM Sustainable Golden Speaker Series: Ryan Call @ Golden Community Center
Join us in June to welcome Ryan Call, Policy and Campaigns Specialist from Eco-Cycle in Boulder, as our next guest speaker. Eco-Cycle is a unique facility that recycles and reuses electronics, appliances, and hard-to-recycle plastics. Ryan will discuss optimizing recycling and composting systems at home and across Colorado.
Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
7:30-9AM Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) will discuss sales tax revenues and hear a presentation about Public Works projects. More information
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 06/17/26
Live Music for Wednesday, Jun. 17th
- 6-9PM Chance Gallagher @ Miners Saloon
- More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
5:30-8:30PM Open Mic Night @ Barrels and Bottles
5-8PM Dave Frisk @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Why Is Carl’s Point Named Carl’s Point?
Carl's Point on the east side of South Table Mountain
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The Story Behind the Attorney Who Helped Save South Table Mountain - 52 years in the making
by Mary Eiberger
In 1974, when neighbor Betty McFerren asked attorney Carl Frederick Eiberger II for help stopping a proposed quarry on South Table Mountain, he answered, “How can I help?” That moment sparked an effort that would span from 1974 to 1998, protecting one of Golden’s defining landscapes.
Eiberger became a central leader of the Citizens Coalition to Preserve South Table Mountain, working alongside McFerren, Lowell Hudson, and hundreds of residents. The coalition organized public opposition, coordinated expert testimony, and sustained community engagement through years of hearings and legal challenges.
Facing a proposed 75-year quarry that would have permanently altered the mountain, Eiberger donated over a million dollars in legal services and helped guide the coalition through winning all 98 public hearings before Jefferson County commissioners, the Colorado Land Reclamation Board, and others. Expert testimony—including that of mining engineer S. Alex Scott—demonstrated the project’s risks and infeasibility.
The effort became one of Jefferson County’s most significant land-use battles, ultimately preserving approximately 1,484 acres. Don Parker of Save the Mesas is quoted as saying, “There would not be a South Table Mountain Park without Carl Eiberger.”
Eiberger’s legacy also includes founding Applewood Park and helping create ten other parks. In 2021, a scenic overlook was named Carl’s Point in his honor—a tribute to his leadership and to the community effort that ensured South Table Mountain— “the Gateway to the Rockies,” as quoted by The Denver Post—remains preserved for generations to come.
More Information:
- Carl’s Point and trailheads:
www.jeffco.us/1430/South-Table-Mountain-Park - For more information, visit www.carleiberger.com.
- To hear a talk by his daughter, Mary Eiberger, about the Citizens’ Coalition’s effort to save South Table Mountain—and to hear Carl’s voice—visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFjR0Dcn6A4
- Here is a two-minute video featured on the QR code at the top of Carl’s Point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIYQANXBfEI
- Golden Transcript Article, June 17, 2021
A MOUNTAIN MEMORY: New Site on South Table Mountain dedicated to Applewood Lawyer and conservationist
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. West wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. West northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 2 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 54°F
Thursday: Sunny, 83°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 61°F
Juneteenth: Mostly Sunny, 88°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 63°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 93°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 62°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 87°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 58°F
Monday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 83°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 84°F
News About Golden - June 17, 2026
RED FLAG WARNING - STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, AT 8:00 A.M.
City of Golden
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning which includes the City of Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, for Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Per the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, all unincorporated areas of Jefferson County will also enter a Stage 1 Fire Restriction tomorrow [Wednesday], starting at 8:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m... Read more...
CHSAA releases lengthy 2026 baseball All-State teams
By John Renfrow
Golden Transcript
The Colorado High School Association (CHSAA) has released the All-State baseball teams for the 2026 season, with a slew of players from the Colorado Trust for Local News coverage areas making First Team, Second Team or Honorable Mentions selections... Read more...
Golden marks 167th anniversary as state celebrates 150
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The summer — particularly this summer — is a time for institutional anniversaries.
On July 4, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary since the Declaration of Independence was signed, and on Aug. 1, Colorado will mark 150 years since becoming a state... Read more...
Mines students awarded Fulbright Scholarships for 2026-27 academic year
By Jasmine Leonas
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
A Colorado School of Mines graduate student and a recent graduate were awarded Fulbright Scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.
Fulbright Scholars are awarded across disciplines to support academic and professional advancement of passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students and young professionals... Read more...
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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, in memory of 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, Golden PT & Pilates, and Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young
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, 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, Vicki Greivel, and Kim McDonough
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, Carie Chimbel, GoldenBrokers, and Elizabeth Coil
