The Stinky Place
There has been a spirited discussion lately on Nextdoor regarding the stench coming from the wastewater treatment plant. When my daughter was little, she called it “The Stinky Place.” The smell hasn’t improved in the 20+ years since then, and many residents think it’s worse than usual this summer. The City has addressed the issue on Guiding Golden, saying that it’s outside the City limits and operated by Coors, not the City of Golden.
If you’re bothered by the stench, here are two steps you can take: 1) Call Coors’ Odor Complaint Hotline (303-277-2112) and leave a message, telling them that they have a problem. 2) Call the Colorado Public Health Department (303-232-6301) and ask them to check the odor from the wastewater treatment plant to verify that it is in compliance with their operating permit.
Thursday Events
5PM – Puzzle by the Pint at Mountain Toad Brewing
5PM – Sweatworking with the Chamber at the Golden Bike Library
6PM – Margarita Alley at Table Mountain Inn
6PM – Group Road Ride from Big Ring Cycles
6:15PM – Beat the Heat with Frozen Treats at Earth Sweet Botanicals
7PM – CASA & Friends at Cafe 13
Join CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for a cup of coffee on August 29th! Anyone who is interested in learning more about how they can make a difference in the life of a child in foster care is welcome! Current volunteers, bring your friends who would like more information about the important work you do as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. We will have a time to socialize as well as a short informational/Q&A session, all over a free cup of coffee. We would love to see you there!
Live Music
Ace Hi Tavern – Karaoke, 9PM
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse – Dave Frisk, 6PM
New Terrain Brewing – Summerpickers, 6-9PM
Rock Rest Lodge – Karaoke, 8PM
Table Mountain Inn – Margarita Alley, 6-8PM
Coming Soon to the History Museum
The Golden History Museum has several interesting events coming up, including a particularly inspired Black & White Night (their annual fund-raiser). Some of these events will sell out, so I thought I’d better give you some advanced warning.
Saturday August 31st – Homesteaders’ Day
Celebrate Homesteaders’ Day! Experience 19th century homesteading, explore the historic cabins, try woodstove cooking, learn about blacksmithing, and take a lesson at the one-room schoolhouse. This event is drop-in style; there is no registration. Come any time between 10 am and 2 pm for any length of time. Free. More info….
Wednesday September 4th, 6-7:30PM – Tourism, Make-Believe, and the Built Environment: Colorado’s Mid-Century Tourist Parks
Join our panel as we take a visual journey to Colorado’s historic theme parks, featuring those built around the mid-century heyday of American tourism and family road trips (envision wood-paneled station wagon and no seatbelts!). Design, kitsch, and make-believe all merge in these creative, nostalgic and visually rich set designs that have become part of our historic Colorado fabric. Presented by Michelle Slaughter, Abigail Christman, Jane Watkins, and Cindy Nasky. More…
Thursday September 12th, 6-7:30PM – Randi Samuelson-Brown: Sex and Drugs in the 1890s
Join us for a boisterous look at the 1890s world of prostitution, licit and illicit drugs, bad whiskey recipes, and the saloon and brothel culture that flourished in Colorado. Copies of Randi Samuelson-Brown’s book, The Beaten Territory, will be available for purchase and signing.
Saturday October 5th, 6-9PM – Black & White Night 2019
The menu for this event includes pasties (the favored fare for Cornish miners), Spudnut Potato Flour donuts (popular in mid-century Golden), several malted milk confections (as in the product that got Coors through Prohibition), and Jolly Rancher stained glass sugar cookies. You can also come early and enjoy a Golden Distiller’s VIP Experience with Golden Moon Distillery. Learn more….
Weekend Preview
Coda Brewing will be celebrating their 1st Anniversary this weekend with 22 beers on tap and live music Saturday evening.
This weekend marks the end of Golden Weekends. If you want to enjoy the late hours at the stores, the music on the Avenue, or the free carriage rides, plan to visit downtown Golden Friday or Saturday evening.
Golden City Brewery is hosting a run at 9AM Saturday morning. Golden City Brew Run: Come run through the heart of historic Golden and down the beautiful Clear Creek Canyon trail. Finish to an ice cold brew and hang around for some fun games in Golden City Brewing’s backyard. Our Brew Runs are dog friendly and family friendly: kids 12 and under run free! Cost: $35.
