A Stunning Last Hurrah
Photo by Alan Pinkus
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Oct. 22nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9-10:30AM - Golden Walks
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 9:30AM-4PM - My Small World - A Jen Kingwell Quilt
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 12-1:30PM - Golden Non-Profit Leadership Roundtable
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 5-8PM - Bingo Night
- 5:30-7PM - Donut Worry, Just Paint
- 5:45-7:30PM - Golden Women in Business Table Talks*
- 6PM - Foothills Running and Cycling Club Track Practice
- 6-8PM - Everyday Flower Arranging Workshop
- 6-8:30PM - Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
- 6:30PM - Wednesday Night Trivia
- 6:30-8:30PM - CMC New and Prospective Member Night
- 7PM - Country Line Dancing Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
8:30AM Special Event Review Committee @ City Hall
The Special Events Review Committee will evaluate the operations of recent events (GHS Homecoming, Autumn Fest, Golden Wine-Tasting Festival). They will review two New Event Applications (Goldens in Goldens and Golden Bike Walk Move Fest). They will consider a grant request from Foothills Art Center Holiday Art Market.
The draft calendar of special events for 2026 appears on pp. 8 and 9 of the meeting packet.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
4:30-6PM REDI Task Force @ the Public Works Building
The Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion task force will discuss Lookout Mountain and the postings about Indigenous Peoples' Day. They will view the City's draft Comprehensive Plan, City Staff training, and several upcoming events:
- November 5th – 250/150 Community Engagement – 5-7
- December 5th – Luminaries at Golden History Park – Need volunteers
- Future events identified by Task Force Members
Location:
1445 10th Street North (map)
5:30-7PM Donut Worry, Just Paint @ Golden Library
Bring your sweet tooth for a delicious painting session with Lisa Riannson from Foothills Art Center! In this fun, beginner-friendly acrylic workshop, you’ll paint a trio of tasty donuts — complete with pink frosting, chocolate glaze and rainbow sprinkles.
Learn how to build form using value and layering, mix rich colors and add highlights that make your donuts pop off the canvas. Whether you’re new to acrylics or just craving a low-pressure creative break, you’ll leave with a painting that looks good enough to eat!
This workshop is exclusively for adults ages 19 and up. Register
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
6-8:30PM Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Provide public comment during the meeting, starting at 6PM.
The Sustainability Board meets tonight in City Council Chambers. Their topics include:
- reviewing their several water conservation efforts for 2025 and discuss their programs for next year (pp. 6-21 of the meeting packet).
- reviewing feedback about the pay-as-you-throw waste collection program (pp. 22-80).
- finalizing their recommendation to Council for zero-emissions construction.
- discussing code amendments for the sustainability menu (pp. 81-84) and
- reviewing a memo they plan to send to Council regarding public electric vehicle charging facilities.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
7PM Country Line Dancing Night @ Buffalo Rose
Kick Up Your Heels at the 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. Tickets: $10 at the door. Buffalo Rose (main venue)
Location:
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
Live Music for Wednesday, Oct. 22nd
- 6-9PM Derek Hall @ 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: Mr. Garbareno
Charles Garbareno – Golden History Museum Collection
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Charles Garbareno was a prominent and successful businessman in 19th century Golden. He was born in Italy in 1836, emigrated to the United States and lived in Illinois for several years. He served in the 11th Illinois cavalry during the Civil War, and moved to Colorado in the mid-1860s.
He owned restaurants and saloons in several locations in downtown Golden. He was operating the old Chicago Saloon in 1866. By 1868 he was running a saloon in the Harrison Block (where Creekside Jewelry is now).
In 1870, he constructed a new building on the east side of Washington Avenue and there he operated a restaurant, hotel, and saloon. Unlike many of the earlier establishments in town, the City Restaurant was a respectable place to take a woman for meal. In fact, the place was frequented by Golden’s young people, as the restaurant also served as an ice cream parlor.
Mr. Garbareno died in 1884 at the age of 47. He is buried in the Golden Cemetery.
He leaves a wife and a large circle of friends to mourn hs loss. His death was caused by a general breaking down of the system, starting with a severe attack of the dyspepsia some four years ago, and from which he never fully recovered. Charley Garbareno will be long remembered by his neighbors who have known him long and well for his cheery disposition and open-hearted generosity.Colorado Transcript, February 13, 1884
In subsequent years, the hotel passed through various owners and was named the Poe, Crawford House and Avenue Hotel. In 1931, the building underwent substantial remodeling to give it a modern storefront. Spirits in the Wind Gallery has occupied the building for many years now.
Weather
Overnight: Clear, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 45°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 65°F
Thursday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 45°F
Friday: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 62°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 44°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 70°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 46°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny, 66°F
Sunday Night: Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 39°F
Monday: Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 53°F
Monday Night: Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 36°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 52°F
News About Golden - October 22, 2025
D’Evelyn & Golden boys soccer teams pick up victories at Trailblazer Stadium
By Dennis Pleuss
Colorado Preps
LAKEWOOD — A bit of an audible was called for boys soccer action Monday night.
The originally scheduled Class 4A Jeffco League doubleheader at the North Area Athletic Complex (HWY 93 and 64th Parkway) was moved to Trailblazer Stadium in Lakewood. High winds during the day and with the possibility of power outages, the decision was made around noon to move the games to Trailblazer Stadium... Read more...
Ensuring paleontology remains accessible to all at Dinosaur Ridge
By Christy Steadman
Jeffco Transcript
Earlier this month, a team of scientists came to Dinosaur Ridge to capture thousands of drone images of the world-famous tracksite in Jefferson County.
This is the third year the county has contracted the scientists to do this work... Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Goosetown Station
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee 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, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
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Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, 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, and Centennial State Wealth Advisors
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/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, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, 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, Vicki Olson, 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, and Wendy Weiman
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
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, and Craig Champlin
