Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 91, low: 66.
Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• One Calamity After Another (goldentoday.com) — A 1915 issue of the Colorado Transcript captured a rough week in and around Golden, from spectacular auto wrecks and a fatal Lakeside roller coaster accident to a tragic farm injury. The coroner's inquest in Golden and other local details show how the community handled calamity more than a century ago.
• Gin Marriages and Revenue (goldentoday.com) — A 1931 Colorado law against so-called "gin marriages" briefly reshaped how couples in Golden tied the knot, forcing a five-day wait and daytime-only license hours. The Colorado Transcript reported midnight trips to the Golden courthouse ending, a last-minute rush for licenses, and eventual repeal after elopers took their business to other states.
Colorado Pit Bike Series → Jefferson County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena - 15200 W 6th Avenue Golden CO 80401 7:00 am
Golden Farmers Market 2026 → Golden Chamber of Commerce The Golden Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays in the parking lot adjacent to the tennis courts - at 10th & Illinois Streets - between the Golden Library and Clear Creek. 8:00 am
Criando Un Lector Golden Library 1019 Tenth Street, Golden, CO 80401 9:00 am
FREE Saturday Group Class Golden Chamber of Commerce 150 Capital Dr. #230 Golden, CO 80401 9:00 am
Raise A Reader Festival Golden Library 1019 Tenth Street, Golden, CO 80401 9:00 am
Family Time Golden Library 1019 Tenth Street, Golden, CO 80401 10:15 am
Darty Die Tournament Golden Chamber of Commerce Holidaily Brewing - 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, CO 80403 11:30 am
Lighthouse Writers Workshop: Stories Only You Can Tell Golden Library 1019 Tenth Street, Golden, CO 80401 1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Please please please stop leaving your trash carts out. I saw at least five carts toppled and rummaged through on one street this morning alone, and every day for the last week. We all know "a fed bear… (Nextdoor Stonebridge)
Cub this morning at 6:00 AM. North side of Green Mountain, W Bayaud Drive, Golden, CO. We have seen this cub before. August 26, 2026. (Nextdoor Mesa View Estates)
Ryder posted a job opening for Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Coordinator in Golden. Apply here.
Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Golden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Golden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
More than a year after Jax Gratton's death, Lakewood pauses temp police oversight committee amid criticism (denver7.com)
Nederland town manager going to Lakewood with Eldora buy still pending (denverpost.com)
Prost Brewing Co. is bringing its German-style beers to Colorado Springs (gazette.com)
Ok Golden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!