Guggenheim at the End of the Rainbow
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Sep. 3rd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8:30-10:30AM - Golden Walks
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 5:30PM - Golden Cornhole League
- 5:30PM - Planning Commission Meeting
- 5:30-7:30PM - Figure Drawing
- 5:30-7PM - Contemplative Memoir: Remembering Being, Being Remembered
- 6PM - Foothills Running and Cycling Club Track Practice
- 6-7:30PM - Deep Listening: Building Community Connection through Hearing Each Other
- 6:30PM - Wednesday Night Trivia
- 8PM - Weirdo Wednesday
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Labor Day Protest
Photos by Chris Davell
Several hundred Golden people gathered in downtown Golden to protest the state of the country. Many thanks to Chris Davell for covering the event!
5-7:30PM Retirement Open House for Janet Erisman, USPS @ Buffalo Rose Event Center
Please join us for an Open House at The Rose Event Center on Wednesday, September 3, to celebrate the many years Janet Erisman has been a Golden Mail Carrier. She has worked for the United States Post Office for 30 years and has been a Golden Mail Carrier for 25 years. This event is open to the public, featuring a Cash bar and food.
Location:
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
5:30PM Planning Commission Study Session @ City Hall
Planned additions to 1121 6th Street (map) - Click to enlarge
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6:30PM
- Send comments on either of tonight's topics to planning@cityofgolden.net
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Since this is a study session, they will not be accepting live public comment.
Tonight's study session will focus on "form zone overlays" which would support greater density in Golden. This is in response to the July 8th City Council study session, in which some Councilors expressed interest is scraping existing single-family homes to build multi-family homes or cottage clusters. They were particularly interested in revising the RE zoning, which allows larger lot sizes.
Councilor Patty Evans' written comments took another approach, urging preservation of existing houses. Those comments are included in the meeting packet.
See a summary of that discussion, which includes the link to watch Council's conversation.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
5:30-7PM Contemplative Memoir: Remembering Being, Being Remembered @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Have you ever wanted to write your life story but felt overwhelmed or unsure where to start? Join us for an inspiring and transformative Contemplative Memoir writing workshop, where you’ll learn how to turn your memories into powerful, honest narratives. Together, we’ll explore how revisiting defining moments in your life can provide healing, self-discovery, and a deeper understanding of who you are. You’ll discover that your story isn’t just about the past – it’s a bridge to your family’s future, offering hope, insight, and a legacy of love. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just beginning, this workshop will help you uncover the meaning and magic of your life’s journey.
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
5:30-7:30PM Figure Drawing @ Foothills Art Center
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.
Location:
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (Map)
Live Music
6-9PM Bunny Blake @ Miners Saloon
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
6PM Live Music @ Rock Rest Lodge
When:
All day on Wednesday, Sep. 3rd
Golden History: Better-Than-Average Luck
Headlines by Colorado Transcript – Background image by Chris Davell
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In recent months, I’ve written about a couple of people who died in falls from Castle Rock. In 1925, while the dance hall was still in operation, a young man had a disagreement with his friends. He walked off into the darkness and plunged to his death by stepping over the edge of the rock–apparently by accident. In 1943, a thug pushed two boys (ages 8 and 11) to their deaths–apparently out of pure meanness.
117 Years Ago
Today’s story comes from the September 3, 1908 Colorado Transcript. A visitor from Indiana had been exploring the area and spent the day climbing the hills around Golden. At 6:30 in the evening, he was standing on Castle Rock, peering over the precipice. He became light-headed and tumbled over the edge. This guy was luckier than those in the previous stories: “He suffered two broken ribs and severe gashes in his head.” But he walked away!
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 62 overnight. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 59°F
Thursday: Sunny, 88°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 54°F
Friday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 73°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 55°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 79°F
Saturday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 57°F
Sunday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 80°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 57°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 80°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 56°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
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, and Mary Rains, 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, and Amy Korengut
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, and Peyton Gibson
