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My name is… Mike Stillman of Golden

By Christy Steadman

It’s a family thing

I am a third-generation owner of the Ace Hi Tavern in downtown Golden. It was started by my grandfather, Leo Stillman. In 1961, he purchased the bar with a handshake. I have a customer, who still comes in, that was here on the day that my grandfather purchased it…  Read more…

Beer Talk, Legos, Bikes, BINGO, and Trivia

savethemesasTonight’s Golden Beer Talk features two veterans of the Save the Mesas campaign.  Many people enjoy and utilize the open space areas found on Golden’s North and South table mesas, yet not all are aware of the fight to keep Nike from building a complex for 5,000 employees on South Table Mountain in 1998. Although both mesas are well used recreation areas today, this was not always an assured outcome.

Judy Denison and Don Parker, two of the founders of Save The Mesas, will discuss the work of the citizen group they helped create and led during the controversy. The legacy of their activism continues to echo through daily life for Goldenites and visitors.

Golden Beer Talks meets at 6:30 at Windy Saddle Cafe.  Come early if you want to be assured of a table.

The Library has Lego Play & Build today from 4-5.  All ages are welcome.

A group of mountain bikers will leave from Big Ring Cycles (600 12th Street) at 5PM for a ride.  All mountain bikers are welcome to join the ride.

The VFW Post 4171, 15625 W. 10th Avenue, has their regularly-scheduled Tuesday night BINGO tonight, and all are invited.

The Ace Hi Tavern has trivia starting at 7PM.

Dining, Culture, and Jobs

fund-raiser for the Golden Backpack Program at Bob's Atomic Burgers

Bob’s Atomic Burgers is running a fund-raiser today:  30% of all sales will go to support the Golden Backpack Program.  Enjoy a burger while keeping Golden’s kids fed!  Bob’s is located at 1310 Ford Street.


The Ace-Hi Tavern continues its series of old movies on Sunday nightTo honor the hard-working graduates of the Colorado School Of Mines, they will be showing the nuanced tale of the trials and tribulations of college life known as Animal House.  The movie starts at 8.


There’s a Kids Carnival today from 10AM-1PM at New Hope Community Church, 16800 W. 9th Ave. (map).  Lots of carnival games, food, giveaways, and more!  Proceeds from the carnival benefit BGMC (Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge).


CoorsTek is holding a job fair tomorrow and Tuesday:

SUMMER AND FULL TIME MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES
ASSEMBLY, MACHINE OPERATOR, QUALITY INSPECTION
40+ HOURS A WEEK!!   * ALL SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE*
$11.50 TO $13.25/hr – Depending on shift and position

WHEN
Monday, May 16th – 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm and 4:00pm
Tuesday, May 17th – 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm and 4:00pm

WHERE
CoorsTek West Table Mountain
4455 Table Mountain Drive
Golden, CO 80403

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 18yrs old
Ability to lift 50lbs
Reliable transportation
Authorized to work in the United States
Able to work weekends and overtime
Able to stand between 8-12 hours a day
Willing to submit to a background and pre-employment drug test

PLEASE BRING VALID ID AND A RESUME
?QUESTIONS? –  CONTACT MARY DAVIS AT 303-277-4362

Eating for Good Causes

Golden Chamber of Commerce - Taste of Golden

The Golden Chamber will present Taste of Golden tomorrow night from 5-7:30 at the Mountaineering Center (10th & Washington).  This very popular event allows you to sample food and drinks from dozens of Golden’s restaurants, breweries, and distilleries.  The food is so plentiful that it easily serves as dinner.  Bring some friends, or make some new ones at the event.  This is a fund-raiser for the Chamber, and a very enjoyable one at that!  Buy tickets online or at the door.

Bob’s Atomic Burgers is hosting a fund-raiser today (Sunday April 24th) for Foothills Animal Shelter.  30% of Bob’s sales today will be donated to the Shelter.  They’re open every day from 11AM-8PM.

The Ace-Hi Tavern continues its old movie series tonight.  They’ll be showing Ghostbusters, starting at about 8PM.

 

The Ten Best Dive Bars in Metro Denver — 2016 Edition

By Cafe Society

Denver’s dive bars are an endangered species. As developments continue to move into formerly forbidden territory, many lowbrow watering holes have dried up — or been cleaned up into welcoming neighborhood joints, and sometimes even renovated beyond recognition…  Read more…

Happy Halloween!

Witches Tea at the Briarwood InnPhoto by Dave Powers

The Briarwood Inn is offering their Witches Tea from 10AM-2PM.

The Trick or Treat Train will run at the Railroad Museum from 10-4.

Golden City Brewery celebrates their 22nd Anniversary today!  They are celebrating with a Halloween Costume Contest.

The Ace Hi Tavern, Cannonball Creek Brewing, The Spot, the Buffalo Rose, Urban Backyard, and the Golden Moon Speakeasy are all hosting Halloween celebrations.  See our Golden Halloween calendar for details and times.


Daylight Savings Time ends tonight.  Set your clocks back before you go to bed!

Live music this weekend

The Jazz Cats – Windy Saddle Cafe – Friday Night 6-8

THURSDAY
BUFFALO ROSE Dave Frisk (in the bar) 6:00 p.m.
GOLDEN HOTEL Golden Pickers 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
GOLDEN MOON SPEAKEASY Mr. David Booker 6-9
GRAPPA MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO When It Was 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY
ACE HI TAVERN Karaoke at 9:00 p.m.
THE BUFFALO ROSE Austen Webb 9:00 p.m.
GRAPPA MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO Patrice LeBlanc on Grand Piano 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
WINDY SADDLE CAFE Playin’ in the Saddle – The Jazz Cats 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WRIGLEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL
TBD 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
GOLDEN MOON SPEAKEASY Aural Elixir 8-11

SATURDAY
ACE HI TAVERN Karaoke at 9:00 p.m.
THE BUFFALO ROSE Bobby Blotzer’s RATT Experience w/ Peace Love and Destruction, One Track Mind and Chaotic Resemblence 7:00 p.m.
GRAPPA MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO Patrice LeBlanc on Grand Piano 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
WRIGLEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL Black Jack Canyon Band 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
GOLDEN MOON SPEAKEASY Hilltop Harvest Band 8-11

SUNDAY
WRIGLEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL Willie & the Po Boys 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Trivia

If you like trivia games, our bars have you covered.  Woody’s Pizza has “Team Trivia” Sunday and Wednesday nights at 9.  The Ace Hi Tavern has trivia nights on Tuesdays starting at 7PM.  The Buffalo Rose has “Geeks Who Drink” on Tuesday nights at 7:30 (with all you can eat tacos for $10).

Everything Halloween

Foothills Animal Shelter is having a Howl-o-ween Adoption special from 11AM-2PM today.  Adoption fees for ALL cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens will be only $31 during that three hour window.

Halloween Crazy Days (Downtown Trick or Treating) runs from 3-5:30 today.  The merchants each spend hundreds of dollars buying candy, so be sure to thank them!

The Buffalo Rose and the Ace Hi are each having costume contests and Halloween parties, starting at about 8.

The Lookout Mountain Boys (a Golden group!) will give a Halloween performance at Golden Moon Speakeasy from 8PM-midnight.

This is the last day for the pet costume contest at the Golden Mill.

As of this writing, there are still a few slots left on the “Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” tour at 10PM.  Contact Colorado Haunted History if you want to go.

Mountain Toad is celebrating Halloween with the release of new beers, including a Dia de los Muertos wedding beer, the “I Do Brew” (a Belgian), and a Black IPA.

Cannonball Creek is celebrating all day, from noon – 11PM, with the release of Chocolate Pumpkin Porter, a costume contest, Jack o’ Lantern contest, two different food trucks, and more.

Spider Mansion, the haunted house at Heritage Square, will be open from 7PM – midnight.

Live Music

If you enjoy live music, you’re in luck–you’ll find it in downtown Golden every day of the week, all summer.

On Wednesdays, the Briarwood Inn has jazz on the patio, starting at 5:30.

On Thursdays, the Bridgewater Grill in the Golden Hotel has jazz and other types of music in the bar.

The Buffalo Rose has music on the patio every day of the week (weather permitting), and music in their indoor venue on weekends.

If karaoke is your thing, head to the Aci Hi Tavern Thursday, Friday, or Saturday!