CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
When: All day
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AMERICAN MOUNTAINEERING MUSEUM
710 10th Street (map)
303-996-2755
Closed Saturday and Sunday and all Federal Holidays
THE BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM AND GRAVE
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road (map)
303-526-0744
CLOSED Monday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
The Buffalo Bill Story, Buffalo Bill's Death, The Americans, A Visit to the Wild West, Firearms, Kid's Cowboy Corral
COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM
17155 W. 44th Avenue (map)
303-279-4591
CLOSED Monday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day
UPPER GALLERY
Center for Railroad Photography & Art Winners
Every year, the Center for Railroad Photography & Art holds a contest that attracts some of today’s finest and most creative photographers. Those who placed in this year’s program will have their photographs displayed at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden into 2023. The Museum’s goal is to showcase not only Colorado’s rich railroad history, but also the many creative people—around the world—who keep the spirit of railroading alive and well in the 21st century.
Without Words
Shining a spotlight on how railroaders have communicated over the years using sight, sound and code
LOWER GALLERY
Beebe and Clegg: Their Enduring Photographic Legacy
This exhibit focuses on Lucius Beebe who—joined in 1941 by his life partner Charles Clegg—introduced railroad photography and the world of railroading to popular audiences in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Employing dramatic images and sweeping promotional strategies, this dynamic duo created more than 30 books on railroading and Western Americana, demonstrating that the railroad serves the nation as an icon of the American experience.
Romance Along the Rails: The Phenomenon of Beebe and Clegg
In this companion exhibit, learn more about this fascinating couple and view correspondence, Colorado-specific publications, and other physical reminders of their love affair with Colorado and its narrow gauge railroading legacy.
FOOTHILLS ART CENTER
809 15th Street (map)
303-279-3922
CLOSED Wednesday, New Year's Day, President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day
CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION
GOLDEN HISTORY MUSEUM & PARK
923 10th Street (map)
303-278-3557
(Museum) CLOSED Sunday, Monday, New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day
Discovery Awaits: Highlights from the Collection, Signs O' The Times, Confection Perfection: Jolly Rancher Company, Epic Events, Legendary People, the History Lab, and the Touch Gallery
The Salon: Golden High School 150th Anniversary Exhibit || Topo-Embroideries: Works by Kathy Mitchell-Garton (through May 4, 2024)
Golden History Park (11th & Arapahoe): The outdoor setting re-creates the look and feel of a late 1800's mountain ranch complete with gardens, a working blacksmith shop, schoolhouse and chicken coop (chickens included).
MINES MUSEUM
Colorado School of Mines
1310 Maple Street (map)
303-273-3815
CLOSED New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas
The main floor exhibits feature specimens from many Colorado mining districts, other global localities and an introductory video on area geology. The Special Exhibit Room hosts prominent precious metal and invited displays. The main gallery also showcases historic mining murals by Irwin Hoffman.
The basement contains numerous exhibits regarding radioactivity, fossils, basic geology, gemstones, meteorites, ultraviolet minerals and underground mining illumination. The outdoor geologic trail features seven outcrops with various geologic and paleontological points of interest, including fossilized dinosaur tracks, logs and leaves.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN QUILT MUSEUM
200 Violet Street, Unit 140 (map)
303-277-0377
CLOSED New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
MAIN GALLERY
Evolutions CFE
(through July 20, 2024)
The Evolutions CFE show never disappoints with the variety of entries. The jurors have made their choices of the quilts that will be in the exhibit, and we think you will be surprised and delighted with the quilts.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
Thorns & Spikes | The 4 Common Corners
(through July 20, 2024)
It is amazing to see what comes from a creative group of people challenging each other to create original quilts for a theme. They take 4 months to develop and create their work for each theme. This exhibit is the result of the THEME challenge "Thorns and Spikes" for a group who all live in the Common 4 Corner states, and the only rule is that their work represents these states.
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Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
When: All day
Our very own Group Fitness Instructors will be doing LIVE WORKOUTS!
In addition to our LIVE WORKOUTS with your Golden Community Center Fitness Instructors, We have added a YouTube Channel! If you can't make the LIVE workout you can still have your favorite instructor in your own home! We add previously recorded workouts everyday to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrni5jjFr8ip4eNUB63KIvA
If you are a Silver Sneaker Member you can also go to SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or their web page https://tools.silversneakers.com/ to sign in for On-Demand Classes!
Don't forget to check the LIVE Fitness Schedule for updates and links. https://groupexpro.com/schedule/726/?view=calendar
Golden History Tours
When: All day
Golden History Tours offers Wild West Walking Tours, Pub Crawls, Ghost Tours, and more! If you don't see a scheduled tour on a particular date, you can book a tour at a custom time.
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Baby Time
When: 9:15-9:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby!
Register
DeLong Park Weedbusters
When: 10AM-12PM
Where: DeLong Park, 395 23rd Street, Golden, CO
Golden Parks and Recreation is using DeLong Park as a pilot project for the City’s first organic park location. This means that they will be using only natural, organic products for all plants and grasses. No synthetic chemicals will be used in our maintenance practices.
A group of weed-busting volunteers meets weekly at DeLong Park on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon to weed out invasive species. Interested community members can join the group.
The DeLong Park Weed Busters are always happy to bring in new members, and training on weed identification is provided!
Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
When: 10-10:30AM
Call in from anywhere to reduce your stress, quiet your mind and your set intentions. The Jefferson Center for Mental Health guides you through this weekly wellness meditation.
Call 303-502-5189 to participate. You can also find previously recorded sessions online at jeffcolibrary.org.
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Everything Dinosaur (on the Rocks) Lecture Series
When: 10AM
Where: Dinosaur Ridge Discovery Center, 17681 W Alameda Pkwy, Golden, CO
Everything Dinosaurs on the Rocks is a lecture series filled with basic and local Colorado foothills geology and a literal ton of dinosaur knowledge all in one place! Join us in person OR online via Zoom for the entire series. Can’t attend during the morning? Not an issue! We record the sessions and will send you a link to the recording so you can watch on your own time.
Education Programs Director Erin LaCount will lead the paleontology-themed lectures, and Education, Collections, and Camp Coordinator Amanda Rea will lead the geology-themed lectures. Each lecture is 1.5 hours long.
Registration Bundle: $65 (includes all 14 lectures; schedule/links provided via email after registration).
Individual Sessions: $5/session. Pick and choose the information you wish to glean (links provided after registration).
Lecture #1: Paleontology 101
February 1, 2024
Lecture #2: What IS a Dinosaur?
February 8, 2024
Lecture #3: Sauropods
February 15, 2024
Lecture #4: Theropods
February 22, 2024
Lecture #5: Stegosaurs
February 29, 2024
Lecture #6: Ankylosaurs
March 7, 2024
Lecture #7: Iguanodonts (Mostly)
March 14, 2024
Lecture #8: Hadrosaurs
March 28, 2024
Lecture #9: Pachycephalosaurs
April 4, 2024
Lecture #10: Ceratopsians
April 11, 2024
Lecture #11: Non-Dinosaur Archosaurs
April 18, 2024
Lecture #12: Mammals
April 25, 2024
Lecture #13: Geology 101
May 2, 2024
Lecture #14: Local Colorado Geology
May 9, 2024
Library for All: Interactive Program for Adults with Disabilities
When: 11AM-12PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
The library is more than a collection of books -- it's a place where everyone can learn, play and create! We welcome adults with disabilities and their caregivers to make crafts, create art, play games, explore the library, and enjoy music, Story Times, and guest speakers. Each program is tailored to the audience's unique interests and ability levels.
Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
When: 3-4:30PM
Where: Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre Street, Golden, CO
- Rabies: $25
- Distemper/Parvo ((DA2PPV): $25
- Bordetella: $25
- Microchip: $35
- Licenses: $20 *
- *Please note, licenses are required for all dogs 4 months and older within unincorporated Jefferson County and the cities of Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, and Wheat Ridge. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required when renewing your license.
- Please make sure your dog is on a leash. You will accompany your dog into the Community Room where staff will vaccinate your dog and provide you with your paperwork.
An Evening with Terry Tempest Williams
When: 5-6:30PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Green Center, 924 16th Street, Golden, CO
An evening talk hosted by the Young Environmental Issues Symposium on engaging the climate crisis, including a reading from Wild Mercy.
Terry Tempest Williams has been called "a citizen writer," a writer who speaks and speaks out eloquently on behalf of an ethical stance toward life. A naturalist and fierce advocate for freedom of speech, she has consistently shown how environmental issues are social issues that ultimately become matters of justice.
Admission is free, but seating is limited. RSVP
Terry Tempest Williams_EventFlyer-8-2.pdf
BGOLDN Spring Event
When: 5-8PM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
We are excited our April Spring Event at the Golden Mill is just around the corner, and we would like to extend an invitation for you to join us for live music, opportunity drawing, meet the artist and more.
Giveback day at the Golden Mill will be all day.
This event promises to be an unforgettable day filled with fun activities, live music, and opportunities to give back to our community. Here's what you can expect:
- Giveback Day: The Golden Mill will be donating a portion of the days sales from all day on April 25.
- Live Music: From 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy live music from Josh Blackford that will surely get you in the spring spirit.
- Opportunity Drawing: Enter for a chance to win incredible prizes, including skis donated by Icelantic valued at up to $900! Opportunity Drawing tickets are available here for $10 per entry or $50 for six entries. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
- Art Debut: Local Golden artist Topher Straus will be debuting his latest masterpiece, a stunning painting inspired by Red Rocks (shown below). A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to BGOLDN.
- Craft Beer: Indulge in delicious craft beer brewed by Upslope Brewing in partnership with The Golden Mill. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this beer will also benefit BGOLDN.
- Sushi - Blue Tuna Carving Demo: Sushi Chef Jesus Silva of Sushi Sora will hold a blue tuna fish carving demonstration and prepare complimentary hand rolls for tasting (while supplies last).
- Volunteer Recognition: National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 21-27 and we'd love to recognize our amazing volunteers. Please come celebrate and we'll buy you a drink or an ice cream!
Mark your calendars and save the date for what promises to be an incredible day of celebration and community engagement. We look forward to seeing you there!
Run Club
When: 6PM
Where: Runners Roost, 2120 Ford Street, Golden, CO
3-5 Mile no-drop runs for all paces.
Join us for some casual miles around Golden and drinks after!
Free parking is available at Runners Roost Golden for all participants. Contact goldenrunnersroost.com with any questions about routes, pace, or other details. ALL are welcome!
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Golden Game Guild Mini Paint Night
When: 6-9PM
Where: Golden Game Guild, 1209 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Come in and paint your minis! This casual event is designed to offer a time for mini painters to come and paint together! Bring your own paints or use ours! Our library features complimentary paints for you to use while you are here!
Admission: $10 / $5 for Students
Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
When: 6PM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
Denver West Quilt Artists Group Meeting
When: 6-8PM
Where: Golden Quilt Company, 1108 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
The shop will be open at 5:30 p.m. for socializing, networking, and shopping. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. and finishes at 8:00 p.m.
Join us - no fee, not a guild, just a group of people who like to quilt, share ideas, and meet others like us.
If there are any weather concerns, Golden Quilt Company follows the Jefferson County School closure schedule. If schools are closed, the shop will be closed, and we’ll skip the meeting until the following month. Meetings are the fourth Thursday of every month except in November and December.
If you want to participate in the optional 9” finished (9-1/2" unfinished) SPRING-themed block drawing, bring up to three blocks. Someone will win them all.
Send questions to Susan.Moser@QuiltArtists.com
Mines Community Meeting
When: 6:30PM
Agenda:
1. Campus Operational Updates and Key Dates
2. Campus Construction Updates
3. Capital Planning Updates
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://mines.zoom.us/j/97180655357?pwd=Z0xMb294ek53NStiYUEwbFdUeGxuQT09&from=addon
Password: 380288
Or iPhone one-tap: 17193594580,97180655357# or 16694449171,97180655357#
Or Telephone:
Dial: +1 719 359 4580 (US Toll) or +1 669 444 9171 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 971 8065 5357
International numbers available: https://mines.zoom.us/u/aeq3TFCJZv
Or a H.323/SIP room system:
H.323: 162.255.37.11 (US West) or 162.255.36.11 (US East)
Meeting ID: 971 8065 5357
Password: 380288
SIP: 97180655357@zoomcrc.com
Password: 380288
The Play That Goes Wrong
When: 7PM
Where: Golden High School, 701 24th Street, Golden, CO