The Cliff House of Goldco Circle
Photo by Patrick Klein
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Jun. 18th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - ARTSWEEK Golden
- 7:30-9AM - Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
- 9-11AM - Golden Walks
- 10AM-12PM - Cyanotype Workshop
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 5:30PM - Golden Cornhole League
- 5:30PM - Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall
- 6-7:30PM - Aerialist at the Golden Mill
- 6PM - Trivia Night
- 6:30-8PM - The Fire Within: A Summer Solstice Sound Ceremony
- 7:30PM - SCRIPTprov
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
7:30-9AM Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 7:30AM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
Staff will provide an overview of April tax revenue, describe the kick-off for the 2026 budget, give a 15 minute presentation on the City's Information Technology, and provide updates on various elements of City business. CBAC and staff will discuss "community conversations," which may include topics residents are discussing.
Discount Tickets for the Colorado Summit Game
Have you been to one of the Colorado Summit ultimate frisbee games at Marv Kay Stadium? It's quite an experience, and not just a spectator sport: they have food trucks, drink specials, games, music, and face painters. They will be playing a home game this Friday night, and they're offering a 10% discount on tickets to GoldenToday readers. Here's a message from the team:
Did you know that Golden is the home of a professional ultimate frisbee team? Do you even know what is ultimate frisbee? Ultimate is an exciting sport that combines elements of soccer, football, and basketball that is fast and fun for all ages to come cheer on the home team, the Colorado Summit! Golden Today is excited to share a 10% one-time use discount code for their upcoming game at Marv Kay Stadium on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines versus the Vegas Bighorns on Friday, June 20th. Rated the best gameday experience in their international league of 24 teams, each home game “Base Camp” opens at 6 PM with drink specials, food trucks, music, games, face painting, and generous partners for fans of all ages to enjoy!
Visit https://tinyurl.com/COSUMTIX to take advantage of the discount with code GOTODAY202510 by EOD Thursday, June 19th while tickets can still be bought online the day of the big game.
The Colorado Summit is a proud member of the Golden Chamber of Commerce and has been partnering with On Tap Credit Union, Symmetry 360 Massage, Delta S Performance, Atomic Cowboy, and New Terrain Brewing since they started playing games in Golden the spring of 2023. We look forward to seeing our Golden community to come together to cheer on our hometown, professional sports team. GO SUMMIT!
Location:
Marv Kay Stadium
1250 12th Street (map)
5-7PM Circus Foundry @ the Golden Mill
The Golden Mill is continuing their support for Foothills Art Center by donating a portion of their sales to us! Join us for an awe-inspiring performance by the Circus Foundry’s aerialist! Learn more.
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
5:30PM Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 5:30PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to planning@cityofgolden.net
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 5:30PM.
The homeowners at 2105 Jackson Street want to add on to their house. The home was built in 1925 and is surrounded by mature trees.
The owners hope to build a new approach to the house so the front entrance faces 21st street rather than Jackson. The proposed additions would preserve most of the original structure and all of the trees, but the change would require approval from the planning commission to exceed the maximum lot coverage for part of the house and the allowed height for part of the house.
The meeting packet includes a letter from the nextdoor neighbor, expressing his approval of the plans.
Their second topic is a proposed change to the municipal code which would allow smaller setbacks where practical difficulties would apply. If Planning Commission approves the proposed change, it will be sent to City Council for approval.
They will then adjourn to study session to discuss proposed changes to the sustainability requirements that Staff and Planning Commission use to evaluate new construction and significant remodeling.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
When:
5:30PM on Wednesday, Jun. 18th
Live Music for Wednesday, Jun. 18th
- 6-9PM Chance Gallagher @ Miners Saloon
Miners Saloon - More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
5-8PM Bent Hammer @ Golden Hotel
6PM Live Music @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Launching a Political Career
Republican National Convention, Coliseum, Chicago, June 16, 1908 - Library of Congress
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117 Years Ago
Mayor John F. Vivian and son, John C., left Saturday evening for Chicago, to attend the national republican convention.
Colorado Transcript - June 18, 1908
In addition to his service as Golden's mayor, John F. Vivian led the County’s Republican party for decades. In taking his 19-year-old son to the Republican National Convention, he was grooming him for a career in politics.
John C. Vivian was born in Golden in 1889. He graduated from Golden High School in 1905 before earning a bachelor’s degree at CU Boulder and a law degree from Denver University. He served as the Golden City Attorney from 1914-1917 and the Jefferson County Attorney from 1922-1932. He was the Lieutenant Governor under Ralph Carr from 1939-1943 and served his own turn as Governor from 1943-1947.
John C. and his wife lived in the Wide Acres neighborhood (near Colorado Mills Mall). There was no Governor’s Mansion at that time, so he commuted every day from Golden to his office in Denver. The State of Colorado archives say he “drove himself around in an older high mileage state-owned vehicle.” The Jefferson County archives say he commuted on the interurban streetcar.
The Transcript clearly had mixed feelings about Governor Vivian. On one hand they were filled with hometown pride over having a Golden-based Governor. On the other–well, he was a Republican, and they were a fiercely Democratic newspaper. Tough position!
Both Vivians are buried in the Golden Cemetery.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 60°F
Juneteenth: Sunny, 93°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 66°F
Friday: Sunny, 97°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 65°F
Saturday: Sunny, 97°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 64°F
Sunday: Sunny, 92°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 59°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 80°F
Monday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
News About Golden - June 18, 2025
Thousands pack Golden’s Washington Avenue during nationwide “No Kings” protest
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Downtown Golden was absolutely packed on June 14.
That’s typical of a summer Saturday afternoon. But this time, along with numerous residents, employees and visitors, there were thousands of protesters lining Washington Avenue from Highway 58 to 19th Street... Read more...
Area athletes decorate spring sports All-State teams in Colorado
By John Renfrow
Golden Transcript
...Several from across the Colorado Trust for Local News coverage area — Fort Lupton, Northglenn, Thornton, Brighton, Westminster, Golden, Clear Creek, Evergreen and Conifer — are peppered across the All-State team selections in all classes... Read more...
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