The forecast says that the rain will clear out by this evening, and the temperatures will rise significantly by the end of week. We’ll be hurtling into July weather!
The Golden Gran Fondo bike event will start this morning, with participants checking in at Parfet Park from 5:30-7:15AM. Riders will meet under the arch at 7:45 and start at 8AM. There will be 3 routes of differing lengths, so there will be three awards ceremonies, at 1, 3, and 4PM in the park. This event takes place on public roads and riders must obey traffic laws, so I don’t think there will be any road closures after the 8AM start on Washington Avenue.
Under the M Farm Stand, in the Beverly Heights neighborhood, will be open from 9AM-12PM today. Mayor Marjorie Sloan will be there as a special guest. This is a great chance to buy some hyper-local produce, herbs, baked goods, eggs, etc. WHILE chatting with the Mayor herself!
Golden City Brewery is scheduled to host Summer Yoga on the Lawn at 10AM. This is a donation-based class, followed by Happy Hour pricing on beer.
The Buffalo Bill Museum will present Bill Cody and his sister Helen today from 1-4PM. The youngest Indian fighter on the plains: Buffalo Bill recounts how he went to work herding cattle at an early age and was attacked by Indians resulting in him being identified as “The youngest Indian fighter on the plains.” Big brother’s courage and decisiveness during the “Bleeding Kansas” era, as told by Helen Cody. Helen Cody Wetmore recalls the terrible events leading up to Kansas becoming a state and how her big brother Billy took on adult responsibilities. Her tales of Bill’s courage, decisiveness and determination show the early stages of the man he would become.
Sunday Hours at the Museums:
American Mountaineering Museum: closed on Sunday
Buffalo Bill Museum: 9-5PM
Colorado Railroad Museum: 9AM-5:PM
CSM Geology Museum: 1-4PM
Dinosaur Ridge: 10AM-5PM
Foothills Art Center: 12-5PM
Golden History Museum: 10AM-4:30PM
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum: 11AM-4PM
The Golden Library will host their Textile Society from 2:30-4:30. Spin a yarn at Golden Library’s drop-in fiber arts program. Relax with your craft for a few hours while fiber enthusiasts help you through difficult patterns or simply explain a new-to-you technique. All skill levels welcome.
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse will have three bands today:
10AM – Tony Luke Band
11AM – Tony Rosario
2PM Nine Tenths of the Law Band
All are welcome to join the pick-up soccer games in Southridge Park (map). Kids play at 4 and adults at 4:30. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
