Lots of chances to learn things today:
Lectures:
2PM The Life of General John J. Pershing at the Golden Community Center
6PM Black Bear Basics at Jeffco Open Space
6PM Theropods – Join us for an interesting talk on meat-eating dinosaurs, the theropods! Dinosaur Discovery Center (17681 W. Alameda Parkway—Red Rocks Entrance #1)
6PM Gym to Crag Clinic at Bent Gate
7PM Mineral Evolution and Ecology at the Colorado School of Mines
DIY:
4PM Upcycling – Take your craft skills to the next level at Golden Workshop Wednesdays! Once a month we create with a wide range of textile materials and learn new creative hands-on techniques in the process.
6PM Ukulele Wednesdays – Have a ukulele? Know a few chords or songs? Jam with us on the last Wednesday of each month and meet other ukulele enthusiasts. This workshop is best suited for ages 13+.This workshop is best suited for ages 13+.
City Meeting:
6PM The Sustainability Board meets tonight in City Council Chambers. They’re working with the Planning Commission to make the green building standards more stringent. They will also discuss the upcoming public hearing (May 15th) about the CoorsTek air quality permit renewal. Learn more….
Live Music:
6PM Brian Hornbuckle will be playing at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse. Dave Frisk will play at the Rock Rest Lodge.
Saturday Events to Get on Your Schedule:
The second meeting of the Golden History Roundtable is scheduled this Saturday from 12-1:30PM. Last month Barb Warden told us about Golden in the 19th Century, and this month she’s covering Golden in the 20th and 21st Centuries. Have any questions? Contact Barb @ 303-278-2701 or barb@goldentoday.com.
The School of Mines Geology Museum is having one of their popular Garage/Book sales this weekend–Saturday from noon till 4PM and Sunday from 9AM-4PM.
Did you miss the closing day of the Golden Mill? Well guess what? A group of local kids has organized a donation drive for Foothills Animal Shelter from 10AM-2PM, and the owner of the Golden Mill has agreed to host it. Golden Mill still has some inventory, and the public is invited to buy what’s left at a deeply-discounted price. You can buy it for your own use or donate it to Foothills Animal Shelter. See the flyer.
