Coronavirus Update
Public Health References
CDC * Colorado * Jefferson County * City of Golden
Jefferson County’s case count page says that as of 3PM yesterday, there were 1,749 cases in Jefferson County (up from 1,675). There have been 93 deaths (up from 91) and 306 are hospitalized (up from 303). There are 144 known cases in Golden (up from 129).
The Safer at Home protocol begins TODAY. Check the City’s site to learn more about what that entails.
Everyone is still requested to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when leaving the house. City and County fire restrictions are in place. Clear Creek is closed to all recreational activities.
Live Music
4:30PM #LiveFromTheRose – Jack Hadley streaming on Facebook Live from the Buffalo Rose.
Golden Business News
Some of the stores will begin opening today. Most of them will ask, and some of them will require that you wear a mask in their stores. Please respect their wishes–you never know what kind of health risks other people have. If you don’t want to wear a mask, just wait and visit them after the epidemic is over. Thanks.
Mothers Day Brunch:
The Buffalo Rose is offering a special take-out Mothers Day brunch. Please call by noon today if you want to place an order to be picked up tomorrow. The regular menu is available today!
Abejas is offering a Mothers Day Brunch Meal Kit priced at $100 for a family of four (or $60 for two adults and a toddler). You have until 6PM today to order that meal. Learn more….
Mothers Day Gift Ideas:
Avenue Gifts carries a large selection of Willow Tree figurines. Visit the store, and select one that represents the love between mother and child. They also have beautiful Amia hand-painted glass gifts, and lots of oter fun options. Whatever you choose–Avenue Gifts will gift-wrap it for you! OPEN TODAY FROM 10AM-5PM, with safety procedures in place.
Avenue Gifts | 1212 Washington | 303-279-0200 | Map
Meyer Hardware has all sorts of things that your Mom might like for Mothers Day: gardening supplies, housewares, camping equipment, solar garden lights, electric fans, lawn chairs, scented candles, and tools. You could buy her a gallon of paint, and offer to apply it! How about a bird feeder, and a bag of seed? Go wander the aisles of Meyer Hardware, and let your imagination run wild. Business Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm.
Meyer Hardware | 1103 Arapahoe | 303-279-3393 | Map
The Mother-Daughter team who own Period Six Studio have some of the cleverest Mothers Day cards that you’ll ever see. They also have fun and intriguing Mothers Day gifts. Make sure you shop there to find something for your own clever Mama. OPEN TODAY FROM 10AM-4PM, with safety procedures in place.
Period Six Studio | 720 Golden Ridge Rd, #B | 303.278.2150 | Map
Spirits in the Wind has a wonderful collection of Western Art, including oil paintings, ceramics, Navajo rugs, jewelry, and more. They are OPEN TODAY FROM 12-4PM, with safety procedures in place.
Spirits in the Wind Gallery | 1211 Washington Ave | 303-279-1192 | Map
Baby Doe’s Clothing is open today by appointment, and they have many, many cute Mothers Day options–hats, scarves, purses, jewelry, prints, cards, etc.. Call today to schedule a time for a visit.
Baby Doe’s | 1116 Washington Ave | 303-279-8100 | Map
The Red Wagon has loads of interesting gift options, but they also have veggie seedlings! Today, they’ll have tomatoes, herbs, kale, cabbage, and anything else that’s ready to go. They are OPEN TODAY FROM 10:30AM-4PM.
Red Wagon Gift and Garden Shop | 1118 Washington Ave. | 303-278-3994 | Map
Golden History Moment
Enjoy comparing these two photos of Lookout Mountain and Mt. Zion, taken approximately 110 years apart. Guggenheim Hall (with the gold dome) appears just to the right of center in both photos. In the earlier photo you’ll see evidence of clay mining (the big white cuts towards the bottom of Mount Zion), and in the later photo, the Beverly Heights neighborhood dominates the hillside.
