Evening Sky Reflecting the Sunset
Photo by Buglet Solar
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Jun. 26th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 6:30AM - Bike to Work Day
- 7:30-9AM - Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
- 9-10:15AM - Golden Walks
- 10:15-10:45AM - Outdoor Story Time / Hands-on Activities
- 12-1:30PM - Tech Tips for Staying Organized in a Busy World
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 4-5PM - Ribbon Cutting: PAM Health
- 4PM - $5 Yoga Class - Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Sculpt
- 5-7PM - Golden Women in Business Happy Hour*
- 6-7:30PM - Bingo Night
- 6PM - Wildlife Walk
- 6-8:30PM - Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night
- 6:30-9PM - Meet Your Local Search & Rescue
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
6:30-9PM Meet Your Local Search and Rescue @ The Golden Mill
For anyone who has ever wondered what Search and Rescue does, when to call, what kind of calls they get the most…Evergreen’s Alpine Rescue Team will be on-hand to answer those questions and more! The event will also feature a raffle for a pair of Mountain Radios and free beer from Great Divide, along with other fun prizes.
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (map)
6PM Wildlife Walk
Curious about the wildlife inhabitants of Golden's open spaces? Join Mary Ann Bonnell, Jeffco's Natural Resource Director, for an informative and fun evening walk on the Kinney Run Trail.
Meet at the Shelton Elementary School parking lot (map) at 6:00 pm. No need to register! Just show up!
7:30AM Citizens Budget Advisory Board @ City Hall
Photo by Joyce Davell
The Finance Director will review the April sales, use, and lodging tax revenue. The group will hear about the successes and foibles of the new parking system. Staff will also update them on planned traffic changes. The meeting packet doesn't preview the intended topics, but City Council approved payment on an upgrade to the downtown traffic signals last night, so perhaps that's the focus. They plan to spend 20 minutes on Clear Creek Management.
The committee will discuss whether they should allow remote attendance for their meetings. Other City Boards and Commissions allow this, and of course CBAC operated this way during the COVID shut-down. They will decide whether to permit members to participate remotely.
Staff will update the group on various City-related topics.
Watch the meeting on this page (starting at 7:30AM).
See the Meeting Packet Here.
Attend in person at City Hall.
11AM-12PM Library for All: Interactive Programs for Adults with Disabilities
The library is more than just a home for books — it's a space where everyone can engage in learning, play, and creativity! We warmly welcome and invite adults with disabilities and their caregivers to join in a variety of fun activities – such as crafting, gaming, guest speakers, music, and more! Our programs are thoughtfully tailored to the unique interests and abilities of each participant.
6PM Community Sustainability Advisory Board @ City Hall
Downtown Trash and Recycling Bins - Google Street Images
Council recently approved CSAB's proposal to change our buildings codes to emphasize "electric preferred" approaches, so staff will discuss next steps for drafting the new codes.
The Board will review a final report produced for the City by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (which starts on p. 9 of the meeting packet), recent natural gas consumption data, a preliminary version of a software to track municipal energy use and potential new municipal solar projects for 2025.
Thusfar, the City has not required businesses and multi-family homes to use the same curbside recycling/composting service that single family homes use (though many recycle voluntarily). This has been high on CSAB's priority list, so staff is planning an information-gathering campaign this summer to find out what those locations would need and want. The goal is to get businesses and apartment buildings to begin recycling and composting. Staff is evaluating the option of providing daily pickup in the downtown business district. That might eliminate the need for dumpsters.
Watch the meeting on this page (starting at 6PM).
See the meeting packet here.
Attend in person at City Hall.
6:30AM Bike to Work Day
Photo by Patrick Klein
This annual event celebrates commuters who choose to travel on their bikes. Each year, the event highlights how Denver region residents can use biking to reduce traffic, improve air quality and enhance our overall quality of life.
More information
Stations in Golden:
6 - 9AM - Golden Fire Department Station house 24 (map) with Martin Marietta Spec Agg Quarry - Heritage Road in front of the fire station
We will have drinks, food items, and swag to give away from Martin Marietta and the fire department, such as sunglasses, key chains, stickers, yo-yos and more! Come by to meet your local fire department and mining community!
6:30 - 9:30AM - Vanover Park (map), Water Street - City of Golden
We will have breakfast, coffee, and raffle prizes!
6:30 - 9AM - Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway (map)
Music, games, refreshments, and swag will be available.
Live Music for Wednesday, Jun. 26th
- 4:30-6:30PM Live Music with DJ Hermantra @ Morris & Mae
- 5-8PM Howard Dlugasch @ Golden Mill @ Golden Mill
Golden Mill
- 6-9PM Derek Hall @ 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: How the Guy Hill School Got Here
Guy Hill School being moved down the Canyon – Golden Transcript – June 26, 1975 – enlarge
49 Years Ago
The June 26, 1975 Golden Transcript described the Guy Hill School’s journey from Golden Gate Canyon to the 12th Street grounds of Mitchell Elementary.
The school had served the Guy Hill District for many decades, but was no longer used. The owners agreed to give it to Mitchell Elementary. Many groups and citizens were involved in the project, but Mitchell Elementary students led the effort and raised $2,000 to make it happen. The Marine Corps Reserve pitched it and Wharton Construction Company donated the use of a crane.
The 100 year old building was separated into two pieces (the entryway and the main schoolroom) for the move and then loaded on a flatbed truck. According to the Transcript, “A parade of cars filled with students, U.S. Marines and parents from the Mitchell Elementary School PTA followed the Guy Hill school through Golden Gate Canyon.”
The project was devised to celebrate Colorado’s centennial and the U.S. bicentennial in 1976. The schoolhouse was restored and sat on Mitchell School grounds. It was frequently used to give students the one room school house experience.
When the original Mitchell School on 12th Street was demolished, the Guy Hill School building was moved to the newly-forming Clear Creek History Park. There, it is used for summer camps and History Park events.
Thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 3 to 7 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 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. Low around 64, with temperatures rising to around 66 overnight. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 64°F
Thursday: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 89°F
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 65°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 89°F
Friday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear, 58°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 63°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 90°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 66°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 92°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 63°F
Tuesday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 93°F
News Relating to Golden - June 26, 2024
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Moves to Golden, Colorado
By Jason Van Tatenhove
Trail Gazette
The 31st annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, traditionally held and founded in Estes Park, took place in Parfet Park, Golden, Colorado, from June 14-16. This year marked the first time the festival was held in Golden, bringing both benefits and challenges... Read more...
Summer splash: Waters to chill in across the Denver metro area
By Haley Lena
Golden Transcript
Whether it’s dipping your toes in at the local pool or swimming at an open lake, a good way to beat the heat is getting in the water, and there are many water activities to choose from in the Denver metro area... Read more...
W. Basketball Signs Four Newcomers
By Sam Boender
Colorado School of Mines Athletics
GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines Women's Basketball team has four newcomers joining the squad this fall according to Head Coach Brittany Simpson who unveiled her signing class for the upcming season... Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, Golden Cultural Alliance, Golden History Museum, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Morris & Mae Market, Miners Saloon, Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden Hayride Outpost, Kona Bowls, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason
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Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Barbara Banks & Ed Imatani, and Joy Brandt
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Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, 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
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson
