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What's Happening in Golden - Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 2026

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 2026

,   and  Barb Warden
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What are you looking at?

Photo by Scott Wilson
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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Wednesday, Oct. 21st

Golden History Tours
Toddler Time - Registration Required
Trivia Night @ Golden Mill

For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar

Clear Creek Trail Update

Photo by Barb Warden

The Buffalo Rose was packed to the rafters last night for Scott Grossman's update on the Clear Creek Trail. This was Scott's third visit to Golden Beer Talks. His first was in 2017, when the group met at the much-smaller Windy Saddle on the other side of Washington Avenue. He also gave a quick update at the 100th Beer Talk celebration in 2025, so regular attendees have been able to watch this monumental project roll out over time.

Scott Grossman (in the distance)

Among the interesting things we learned last night:

  • This project seems very local to Golden residents, but it's drawing national attention.
  • When they're surveying a new segment of trail, they have to factor in not only topography but historical artifacts, endangered species, current uses, and of course safety of future users.
  • He praised Great Outdoors Colorado, which uses lottery proceeds to fund parks and trails.
  • This trail is being built in partnership with several other entities and will eventually connect four counties.
  • Jefferson County originally called this project the Peaks to Plains Trail. We adopted the current name, "Clear Creek Trail," because some of our partners were already using that name.
  • The first section of this trail opened in 2016. That segment was four miles long. An additional 1.75 miles opened in 2021. Another 1.5 miles will open on November 6th!
  • The question Scott hears most frequently is "When will it be done?" That depends on funding, which in turn depends on economic and political conditions. They have the next couple of years of construction covered and they'll keep applying for grants as they become available.

7:30-9AM Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers

CBAC will review the 2027/2028 budget and capital plans.

Location:

City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street   (Map)

When:

7:30-9AM on Wednesday, Oct. 21st

1-3PM Figure Drawing @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus

Facilitated, independent study of figure drawing with a professional nude fine arts model via Art of Modeling. All skill levels welcome. Age 18+

In this 2 hour session, poses vary from short 1 minute gestures to 20 or 30 minute studies. Bring your own supplies. Easels and chairs provided. Register

Location:

Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street   (Map)

10-11AM Lecture Series - Jim Reed of NecroSearch @ Front Porch

Front Porch Program - Bear Creek Room
Active Older Adults aged 50+

Golden is full of fascinating individuals who have lived rich lives. This lecture series features a talk from a local author, expert, or enthusiast that promises to be thought provoking and engaging.

NecroSearch International, a non-profit organization, founded in 1988, provides the international law enforcement community with scientific assistance in locating clandestine gravesites related to homicides. 38 years later, NecroSearch has assisted police and district attorneys with more than 300 cases in 40 states on 4 continents. Jim’s presentation will describe how the multi-disciplinary expertise of NecroSearch volunteers with expertise in anthropology, botany, criminalistics, entomology, geology, geophysics, meteorology, psychology and other disciplines have been applied towards solving crimes. Free. More information

Location:

Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street   (Map)

3:30-7PM Beck Venture Center Startup Forum: Where to Grow your Deep Tech Startup @ Beck Venture Center

Startup Forum is a program series designed to empower entrepreneurs with essential knowledge and insights crucial for startup success.

Once you’ve outgrown the incubator, where does your startup go? For when you’re ready to fly the coop our panelists, representing a wide variety of real estate opportunities in the local Colorado community, are here to provide you a new nest to land. Find out what to look for when upsizing, what options are available, and more at this Startup Forum. Free. More information

Location:

Beck Venture Center
1700 Washington Avenue   (Map)

7-10PM Country Line Dancing with Jeff Goodwin and The Front Range Cowboys @ Buffalo Rose

Get ready to boot scoot and boogie at Golden’s hottest country night! Join Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys for an evening of toe-tapping tunes and line dancing that’ll have you two-stepping till closing time. These local favorites know how to pack a dance floor and keep the energy high with authentic country sounds that’ll transport you straight to honky-tonk heaven. Whether you’re a seasoned line dancer or just looking to kick back with some cold drinks and hot music, this is your chance to experience the magic that’s been building a devoted following across the Front Range. So grab your boots, bring your friends, and prepare for a night of unforgettable country fun at the legendary Buffalo Rose!

Location:

Buffalo Rose (main venue)
1119 Washington Avenue   (Map)

The Golden Word - 10/21/26

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Live Music for Wednesday, Oct. 21st

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  • 6-9PM Derek Hall @ 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: Policing the Beavers

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Parfet Park was bisected by a mill ditch until the mid-1950s. The water running through the ditch powered the grinding operations at the Golden Mill.

I used an old map and a Google satellite view to trace the course of the mill race. - Click to enlarge

100 Years Ago
In the October 21, 1926 Colorado Transcript, Mayor Bert Jones expressed concern about beaver depredations in Parfet Park.

The beautiful trees growing along the Golden mill ditch where it runs through the Parfet Memorial park are being badly damaged by beavers. The marshals, city clerk and police judge have borrowed all the bear and coyote traps they can find and are doing their best to get Messrs Beaver. I hope by the time these lines are on their way to the linotype the editor can add a line stating the police gang has won out.

This excerpt from an aerial photo taken in 1950 shows the mill run and the trees in Parfet Park – Denver Public Library Western History Collection – enlarge

By the time the paper went to press, the editor was able to add the following note:

The mayor has his wish. Marshal Tom Rowe made the first catch last week, a big papa beaver, and now the men are after the rest of the family.

Beaver damage next to Clear Creek in 2022 - Photo by Frank Hanou

Weather

Overnight's Weather

Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday's Weather

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 1 to 6 mph.

Wednesday Night's Weather

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 55°F

Thursday: Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 75°F

Thursday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy, 57°F

Friday: Mostly Sunny, 78°F

Friday Night: Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 49°F

Saturday: Chance Rain Showers, 55°F

Saturday Night: Rain Showers Likely, 42°F

Sunday: Chance Rain Showers, 56°F

Sunday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers, 41°F

Monday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, 56°F

Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 41°F

Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 60°F

Supporters

Many thanks to the people and organizations who support What’s Happening in Golden?  If you would like to support local news, please CLICK HERE!

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, 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, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder

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, 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, 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, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, 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, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, Tom & Susan Roberts, Vicki Greivel, GoGood Golden, Sandra Dallas, Nanette Johnson, and Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch

Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid

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