WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GOLDEN TODAY?
6-6:55AM Cardio Lift Interval (Virtual)
8-8:55AM Tai Chi (Virtual)
8:30-9:30AM Power Training (Virtual)
9AM Golden Walks – Wednesday Morning Celebrating Life @ Golden Library
10AM and 1PM Wild West Walking History Tour
10AM, 1PM and 4PM Wild West Short Tour
10AM-4PM Etui (Needle Box) Construction @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
10-10:55AM All Levels Yoga (Virtual)
10:15-10:45AM Toddler Time @ Golden Library
10-10:55AM All Levels Yoga (Virtual)
11:15-11:45AM Family Time @ Golden Library
2-4PM Public Art Commission Subcommittee @ City Hall Annex (map)
“Discuss Large and Small Art Projects”
3-5PM Hard Times Writing Workshop (Virtual)
4PM PAC Public Art Site Tour @ City Hall Annex (map)
The Public Art Commission will tour a number of potential art sites around the City, including: Lyons Park and Clear Creek Trail near US 6, American Mountaineering Center and Parfet Park, Miner’s Alley Performing Arts Center (former Meyer Hardware), DeLong Park (23rd St.), Triangle near Golden High School, Corner of Johnson Road and South Golden Road, Ulysses Park, Corner of US 6 and SH 58, New Loveland Mine Park, and Corner of Washington Avenue and SH 58.
5-8PM Aprés Wednesday @ Golden Mill
Grab your boards and skis on March 29th and join us for our Spring Powder Bash. Starting at 5 PM, Burton will be here doing FREE waxes. There will also be giveaways, custom hats from New Belgium and a chance to win a pair of New Belgium Skis and jackets from Burton. More information
6-7:30PM Masculinity and Women’s Activism in 20th Century Colorado @ Golden History Museum
Early Twentieth Century Colorado witnessed some divisive battles over political life and economic conditions. After men voted to enfranchise Colorado women in 1893, the state offered exciting opportunities for women activists to promote reform. Yet party machines limited their influence. In this presentation, Laugen explores the visual representations of gender and politics created by Denver Post cartoonist Wilbur Steele. These editorial cartoons highlight the emotional and gendered style of Progressive reformers and their partisan adversaries. We explore whether political cartoons can fight corruption and promote democratic change in public life. Non-member – $10 plus processing fee / Member – Free. Tickets
6PM Sustainability Board @ City Council Chambers
The Sustainability Board will continue their discussion regarding a proposed energy code for new buildings and the plan to electrify the City’s fleet of vehicles. The will review nominations for the City’s annual Sustainability Awards, which will be presented by City Council on April 11th. Staff will provide an update on the planned community solar garden.
6:30PM Book and Media Group @ Private home in greater Golden. Email for the address
This month we’re reading The Persuaders by Anand Giriharadas. The book contains a lot of insight and perspectives worth reading! EVERYONE IS WELCOME – You don’t need to read or listen to join us!
LIVE MUSIC
6-9PM Howard Dlugasch @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
6-9PM Branden Sipes @ Miners Saloon
GOLDEN HISTORY MOMENT
50 Years Ago
Golden High School celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1973, and they were trying to reach alumni to invite them to Centennial Week celebrations.
The April 2nd Transcript provided the full week-long events schedule. Most of the celebration was held at the high school and then-current students were very much involved. All participants were encouraged to dress in 1873 attire. The school showed a film about life in Golden and hosted an alumni dinner in the cafeteria. They held a box social in the gym, with “girls” urged to provide box lunches and “boys” bidding on them. There was a square dance in the cafeteria, an alumni vs. faculty basketball game, a carnival, and a beard-growing contest.
Just to show that history repeats itself, the class of 1973 is now planning their 50th anniversary gathering, and they’re hoping to find their alums.
If you’re a member of that illustrious class, you can follow the planning efforts through their facebook group. Here’s what they know so far:
Friday, September 8th 5:00-10:00 pm
We kick off the weekend starting with a Meet and Greet Reception at the Colorado Tap House!
Let the party begin on this fun rooftop venue with drinks, music and light appetizers. Plan to stop by anytime during the evening.
September 9th – 6:00-9:30 pm
We will meet at the new Table Mountain Meetings and Event Center in Golden for dinner, music, prize drawings and many more surprises.
Additional special activities in the works include a Golf Tournament on Saturday afternoon, a tour of the new high school and a video presentation of GHS 1873-2023
For more info and updates keep visiting this site or contact steveschaefer@comcast.net.
Thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!
