See the Passenger Cars at the Railroad Museum
Museum volunteers will open 3 rail cars, each normally closed to the public, Sundays throughout the month of April from 10:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-3:00PM. Guides will be on hand to discuss the history of each of these unique railcars and provide insight into their restoration.
Sunday April 22 – “Passenger Cars”
– Union Pacific Coach Car No. 5442
– Denver & Rio Grande Western Passenger Coach No. 280
– Denver & Rio Grande Western Passenger Coach No. 284
Earth Day Celebration at Earth Sweet Botanicals: 12-4PM
Earth Sweet Botanicals likes to support local & give back. This year for Earth Day, we will donate 10% of all proceeds to GoFarm, a local food co-op. Join us for Wish Garden Herbal Tincture samples, FREE organic popcorn with botanical sprinkles, floral elixir tastings & other plant-based goodies! This year, our focus is on the Calendula Flower. Pick up your “sprout pouch” with seeds for planting. Also watch demonstrations on how to make calendula oil (@ 1 and 3) and get a free salve recipe. Fun activity for the kids, too! Get a 20% off one-day-only coupon to use that day plus 10% off all calendula products & 25% off select WG Tinctures.
Earth Day at the Library: 12-5PM
The Golden Library is celebrating Earth Day from 12-5PM today. Earth Day is Maker’s Day at the Golden Library. Participate in a variety of Earth Day inspired crafts and activities. Use the DIY Lab to work on your entry for our Make-a-thon contest. Learn more….
The Mines Symphony Orchestra will perform this afternoon from 2-3PM at the Ben H. Parker Student Center, Ballrooms B and C, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO (map).
The Denver Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform at Faith Lutheran Church at 3PM. Compositions by chapter members will be featured, including works for organ, voice and handbells. Presented by the Denver Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Faith Lutheran Church, 17701 W. 16th Avenue, Golden, CO (map)
THE HORSE PROTECTION LEAGUE will have their annual Casino Night this Friday, April 27th, at 6PM at the Table Mountain Inn (1310 Washington Avenue | Map).
Join us in the annual Casino Night – our biggest fundraiser! $20 includes hors d’oeuvres and a chance to “gamble” with our various games. Also included is a chance to bid on any of our basket auction items, drinks, and raffle tickets throughout the night!
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at HPL on Wednesday (Volunteer Day) from 9AM-2PM. You can also call HPL (303-216-0141) and we’ll bring tickets to you, or you can buy them at the door on Friday.
