Golden Welcome Center
hoto by Richard Luckin
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Oct. 23rd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9-11AM - Golden Walks
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 10:30AM-12:30PM - Golden Comprehensive Plan Community Engagement & Feedback Opportunity
- 2:30-4PM Special Meeting of the Community Sustainability Advisory Board and Planning Commission
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 6-8PM - Avalanche Awareness Night
- 6-7:30PM - Bingo Night
- 6-8:30PM - Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9-11AM Golden Walks
Peaks to Plains Trail - Photo by Joyce Davell
This long-running walk group has changed meeting locations. As always, everyone is warmly welcome to join them.
New Meet-Up Location: Meet at the Gateway Trailhead located on highway 6 just west of the intersection with highway 93.
Golden Walks is an informal group that walks along the Peaks to Plains trail adjacent to Clear Creek. People walk the distance they want and at their own pace, with the focus on connecting to others and the outdoors. This event occurs weather permitting and may be canceled for inclement weather, especially if the ground is icy.
10:30-12:30PM Golden Comprehensive Plan Community Engagement & Feedback Opportunity @ CSM Maple Plaza
Mines Campus - Photo by Richard Luckin
A Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that guides long-term decisions for the City, covering land-use decisions like rezoning, infrastructure investments, and programming choices. It lays the foundation for future zoning codes, which then turn the plan into reality.
There will be additional opportunities in November and December, stay tuned for details! Learn more about the Comprehensive Plan on the Guiding Golden page.
Handy Thing to Know: Power Outage Map
If you were driving through downtown yesterday, you probably experienced some exciting times at the intersections. The stoplights were all out, due to an Xcel power outage.
Xcel has a map showing where they have power outages and whether there's a crew onsite, working on it. Here's the address:
www.outagemap-xcelenergy.com/outagemap
6PM Community Sustainability Advisory Board @ City Hall
- 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.
Staff will describe the City's progress on water conservation. The board will discuss recommended green building policies for municipal buildings.They will review preliminary outreach results regarding a proposed City-wide recycling program. Learn more about these topics by reviewing the meeting packet.
CSAB will not hold a meeting in November, because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The December meeting will be held early--on December 4th.
Live Music for Wednesday, Oct. 23rd
- 6-9PM Derek Hall @ 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: Touring the Arms Plant
Denver Ordnance Plant/Remington Small Arms Plant – Denver Public Library Western History Collection – enlarge
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After more than a decade of economic Depression, Golden’s citizens were very interested in the new Remington small arms plant, located just 10 minutes from Golden. It was expected to provide thousands of well-paid jobs.
83 Years Ago
The October 23, 1941 Colorado Transcript announced that the new plant would be open for tours on the coming Saturday. It was, of course, a highly secure facility. Visitors would be required to arrive in cars and stay in them.
Cars will not be permitted to stop within the reservation nor can their occupants alight, but a tour of the grounds may be made and all of the 150 buildings can be seen along the route…. The general public will not be allowed inside any of the production buildings, but will be given a comprehensive view of the exterior of the many buildings making up the vast plant. The tour inside the grounds will be three miles in length.
After World War II, the plant was repurposed to serve as the Denver Federal Center. Many Golden residents still work there!
Many thanks to an anonymous donor for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of October.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West northwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 50°F
Thursday: Sunny, 69°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 42°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 66°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 46°F
Saturday: Sunny, 73°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 50°F
Sunday: Sunny, 75°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 51°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 73°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers, 43°F
Tuesday: Chance Light Rain, 56°F
News About Golden - October 23, 2024
Golden Library offers a taste of Día de los Muertos traditions
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Despite its name, the Day of the Dead is more a celebration of life.
On Nov. 1-2, people across Colorado and beyond will celebrate their deceased loved ones in the traditional Día de los Muertos... Read more...
RTD’s W Line to temporarily shut down in Denver this weekend
By Lauren Penington
Denver Post
Part of the Regional Transportation District’s W Line in Denver will be replaced by buses during a Saturday shutdown, RTD officials said... Read more...
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