Along the Creek
Photo by Bud Rockhill
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Oct. 29th
- 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
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 11AM-12PM - Denver Art Museum Art Boxes @ Front Porch
- 3PM - Jam Session
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 4:30PM - Perfect Pitch
- 6PM - Foothills Running and Cycling Club Track Practice
- 6PM - Frank August Whiskey Dinner
- 6-8PM - Avalanche Danger and Tour Planning
- 6:30PM - Wednesday Night Trivia
- 6:30-8:30PM - Specialty Trivia: Harry Potter
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Food Assistance
Courtesy - City of Golden Facebook Page
This appeared on the City's Facebook page yesterday:
Because of the federal government shutdown, 38,000 Jefferson County residents — including 13,000 children — are not receiving November SNAP benefits. That’s 22,000 households missing $7.6 million in food assistance.
Need Food Assistance?
Golden Pantry and Thrift, Golden Rescue Fund and Calvary Food Shelf, BGoldN, Golden United Methodist Church, and His Provision at Christ the Answer Church all offer food resources in the City of Golden. Times and locations below.
Want to Help?
Donate to or volunteer with local food pantries and nonprofits supporting families while benefits are on hold. Every bit makes a difference. Items most in need include: tomato products, pasta sauces, soups, stews, chilis, canned meat, canned fruits, rice-a-roni and rice, toilet paper, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, oatmeal, cereal, dried lentils and beans, pasta, cooking oils, diapers and pullups, paper towels, dental products. https://211.org/about-us/your-local-211...
- Golden Pantry and Thrift - 1401 Ford St - map (Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
- United Methodist Church - 1500 Ford Street - map (Tuesday & Thursday 11:30 am - 1:00 p.m.)
- Calvary Food Shelf - 1320 Arapahoe Street - map (Monday- Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- BGoldN - 17455 W. 16th Avenue - map (Tues 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Weds & Fri 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
- His Provision - 705 Ulysses St. - map (Monday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
11AM Denver Art Museum Art Boxes @ Front Porch
Photo courtesy of Denver Art Museum
Make an art date to hang out at the Front Porch and explore the free Art at Hand boxes from the Denver Art Museum. These boxes each contain supplies for a hands-on art activity and a ticket good for admission to the Denver Art Museum. Stop by to see what the fuss is about and join Recreation Supervisor Suzanne Linder in experimenting with the art supplies or just pick up a box to explore at home.
Free | Active Older Adults aged 50+
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
4:30PM The Perfect Pitch @ CSM Green Center
The Perfect Pitch is a dynamic event designed to showcase innovative ideas and empower changemakers. Jefferson County-based nonprofits will come together to pitch their mission-driven projects in front of a panel of Impact Investors, potential mentors, and supporters. This Shark Tank-inspired experience offers a platform for passionate nonprofit organizations to secure the resources and guidance they need to turn their visions into reality and create a lasting impact in our Jeffco community. More information
Location:
Colorado School of Mines Green Center
924 16th Street (map)
6:30-8:30PM Harry Potter Trivia @ The Golden Mill
Calling all witches, wizards, and Muggles! Test your knowledge of the wizarding world at our Harry Potter trivia night. Grab your wands, don your robes, and come dressed as your favorite character for a chance to win magical prizes. It's going to be a spellbinding evening of trivia and fun!
Location:
The Golden Mill
1012 Ford St. (map)
Plan Your Halloween
There are lots of Halloween events coming up over the next couple of days. Make your plans with www.goldenhalloween.com.
The Golden Word - 10/29/25
Play now.
Live Music for Wednesday, Oct. 29th
6PM Chance Gallagher @ Miners Saloon
More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
6PM Live Music @ Rock Rest Lodge
Golden History: The Castle - Part 2
The Armory Tower
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By Vic DeMaria
Golden High School Class of 1963 | Colorado School of Mines Class of 1968
The tower had two levels containing signal and communications equipment, was reached via a long and rickety set of wooden stairs, and had a door providing roof access. This was a place I liked because it was even more isolated than my normal haunts, and later on, I lived up there one summer. The tower collected the building’s heat, so I had to keep the door to the roof open for ventilation. A habitual sleep walker, I took the precaution of tying myself to my cot to avoid ending up on the roof in the middle of the night, gazing up at Castle Rock. One night I had the only paranormal experience of my life, lying on the cot with a clear view of the open roof door: a woman appeared in the door, looked at me silently for a few moments and then went back out. I had had many spooky moments in the Armory but I had never seen her before (or since).
The main entrance to the Armory was on the 2nd floor west side; back then there was a huge tree on the north side of the “porch” and a low wall facing the doors rather than the flat porch of today. The porch, treacherous in snow and icy weather, was the embarkation point for my sister and I as we quickly mastered the art of walking around the entire building on the concrete ledge above the first floor – a feat I would not consider today as it reaches pretty high on the 13th St. side, though as my sister said, Doctor Goad’s right there below if you fall, dummy. And in truth that man did stitch me up many a time.
In conclusion I can say, like everyone, my environment growing up in the Castle has had a great influence. My friends were divided into those who thought it was weird and fun, and those who thought it was just weird. It may have been unusual and I may have yearned at times for one more like my friends, but I treasure it 60 years down the road of life, as everyone should.
Weather
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low around 26, with temperatures rising to around 28 overnight. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. West southwest wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 40°F
Thursday: Sunny, 57°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 35°F
Friday: Partly Sunny, 55°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 38°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 64°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 47°F
Sunday: Sunny, 73°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 44°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 65°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 45°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 70°F
News About Golden - October 29, 2025
Foothills Art Center November Events
Denver Water Purchases Historic Golden Ranch Property for $5.6 Million
By Thomas Mitchell
Westword
Denver Water has purchased 230 acres in Jefferson County, a property off Indian Head Road known as the Lazy Heart Ranch, for $5.6 million... Read more...
High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric earns spot in Denver Business Journal's Fast 50 for third consecutive year
High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
PR Newswire
DENVER, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, a family-owned and operated home service company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area, has climbed to fifth place on the Denver Business Journal's 2025 Fast 50 list, marking its third consecutive year of recognition... 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:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
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
