Pre-Dawn on Fossil Trace
Photo by Tom Reiley
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Dec. 13th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Colorado School of Mines 2024 Fall Commencement
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 10AM-5PM - Foothills Art Center - Holiday Art Market
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 10:45AM-12PM - Wet Down
- 6-8PM - Teen After Hours: Throwback Movie Night
- 6-9PM - Country Christmas Celebration
- 7:30PM - A Christmas Carol
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Parade Puzzle
2014 Parade - Photo by Dave Powers
If you're reading this as part of your morning newsletter, go to the website to work the puzzle: https://www.goldentoday.com/parade-puzzle/.
Pro Tips!
You can make the puzzle harder or easier to work by choosing the number of pieces contained in the puzzle. Before clicking "OK" to start the puzzle, click the 9-Dot symbol and select the number of pieces you want to tackle.
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Colorado School of Mines 2024 Fall Commencement
Photo courtesy commencement.mines.edu
Undergraduate Commencement
Friday, December 13, 2024 | 9 a.m.
Doors open at 8 a.m.
Tickets required (graduates claim tickets on Marching Order in October)
Lockridge Arena, inside the Student Recreation Center
Live webcast will be available on the Mines YouTube Channel
Reception to follow
The undergraduate ceremony should last about two hours.
Graduate Commencement
Friday, December 13, 2024 | 2 p.m.
Doors open at 1 p.m.
Tickets required (graduates claim tickets on Marching Order in October)
Lockridge Arena, inside the Student Recreation Center
Live webcast will be available on the Mines YouTube Channel
Reception to follow
The graduate ceremony should last about two hours.
Lockridge Arena (map)
10:45AM-12PM New Tower 21 "Wet Down" Commissioning Ceremony @ Golden Fire Station
Photo courtesy City of Golden Facebook page
The Golden Fire Department is excited to welcome a new fire truck to Station 1! Come celebrate this time-honored fire service tradition with us.
A "wet down" is a ceremonial tradition dating back to the 1800s when firefighters would wash their equipment after calls. Today, it symbolizes the commissioning of a new fire truck into service. You’ll even see the truck sprayed with water and “pushed” into the station bay.
Bring your family, meet the firefighters, and be part of this special moment in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Golden Fire Station
911 10th St (map)
3-6PM Petition Signing @ Golden City Brewery
Golden City Brewery - Golden's oldest craft brewery, established in 1993
Golden Residents Count is circulating a petition to limit City spending to $20 million without voter approval. Learn more.
From 3-6 this afternoon, Golden City Brewery's owner, Charlie Sturdavant, will be set up in front of the brewery to answer questions and collect signatures.
Golden City Brewery
920 12th Street (map)
Golden’s Future Needs YOU! Please come to Golden City Brewery (920 12th Street today between 3-6pm to sign the petition.
Did you know the City of Golden can borrow millions for big projects without asking voters first? Golden Residents Count is fighting to change that! We're proposing a charter amendment that requires voter approval for any city project borrowing over $20 million. This gives you a say in how Golden’s money is spent. Help us ensure accountability and transparency in city spending! Sign the petition, spread the word, and vote YES in the special election. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Learn more at GoldenResidentsCount.com
We need your help!
You are invited to help spread the word and help us collect a few signatures. You can probably get 25 signatures with just a few phone calls, but even a few signatures helps. Email us for more details at GoldenResidentsCount@gmail.com!
Other opportunities to sign petition.
- Del’s Tonsorial (1210 Washington Ave) – Wednesdays to Saturdays 9am-4pm. Please stop by Del’s Tonsorial any time between 9am to 4pm and Barb Robie (owner) has a petition for you to sign.
- Golden Roots Salon (708 13th Street) – Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am-6pm. Please stop by Golden Roots Salon any time between 10am to 6pm and Lillie Nauslar (owner) has a petition for you to sign
6-8PM Teen After Hours: Throwback Movie Night
There’s always something fun happening when the library shuts down, and this month you can throw it back to the 80s with a screening of The Princess Bride! During this interactive movie party, you can cheer for your heroes, boo the bad guys, shout out your favorite lines and enjoy some inconceivable snacks. A night of movie fun with your friends? As you wish.
ONLY teens in 6th through 12th grade will be allowed into this program. Please be respectful of this age limit for safety and to encourage peer learning with other teens.
The Princess Bride (1987) Rated PG
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (map)
6-9PM Country Christmas Celebration @ Golden Hayride Outpost
Come join the Golden community for a Country Christmas Celebration at Golden Outpost on Friday, December 13 at 6 pm! Nestled inside a festive and warm holiday tent, you can visit and take a photo with Santa and enjoy Christmas music and caroling featuring local band All Through the Night!
This is a free event! The fire pits will be going, with s’mores, hot chocolate, and hot cider available for purchase in addition to the full bar menu at Golden Outpost. Mac Nation Cafe will be serving up delicious mac & cheese creations for purchase.
We hope to see you there! Learn more.
Weekend Holiday Events
Saturday
11AM and 1PM The Story of the Nutcracker @ MAP Children's Theater
9AM and 11PM Breakfast With Santa @ Golden Hotel
10AM Holiday Art Market @ Foothills Art Center
10AM Toy Drive - The Miracle Shop of the Golden Rotary
10AM Holiday Frame Weaving 101 @ Foothills Art Center
10:30AM Olde Golden Holiday Parade
11AM Holiday Market @ Golden Hayride Outpost
11AM Santa Paws @ The Golden Mill
2PM Meet Santa @ The Eddy Taproom
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Golden Hayride Outpost
Sunday
11AM Holiday Market @ New Terrain Brewing Company
12AM Holiday Art Market @ Foothills Art Center
11AM Holiday Market @ Golden Hayride Outpost
2PM A Christmas Carol @ Golden Hayride Outpost
Find even more holiday events for this weekend and the rest of the month on our Olde Golden Holidays calendar.
Live Music for Friday, Dec. 13th
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6-8:30PM Glenn Unrath (The Reckless Folk), "Sweet" Pete Barbaro & Jackson Rohlf @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Holidays and Horseshoes
Ads from the Colorado Transcript, December 13, 1923
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101 Years Ago
The December 13, 1923 Colorado Transcript is full of suggestions for Christmas giving.
Foss Drug suggested perfume, ivory brushes, and ma jong sets for Her, Kodaks, cuff links, and radio sets for Him, and balls and dolls “for the Kiddies.” Jefferson County Power & Light suggested percolators, electric irons, and Hoover sweepers. Linder Hardware thought we needed Pyrex cooking ware, Winchester Tools, and Flexible Flyer sleds. Alpine Drug Store offered boxed candy, cigars, and stationery. Robinson’s Bookstore had books, Kodak albums, and “pennants for your college friends.” Tierney Jeweler promised that “Nothing can express the yuletide sentiment more appropriately than one of our brilliant diamonds or beautifully engraved wrist watches.”
Koenig Mercantile reminded us of the need for oranges, raisons, mince meat, and dates, and the City Meat Market said they would be getting a lot of nice turkeys.
G.H. Buckman & Co., dealers in coal, wood, feed, ice, and salt reminded us of the need to Buy Local with their suggestion to “Patronize home industry by buying Leydon Coal, mined in Jefferson County.”
I found the most interesting ads to come from blacksmith Fred Bochatey, Churches Garage, and the Golden Motor Company. Mr. Bochatey said, “Here is your chance to give your sore footed horse a pair of shoes for Christmas.”
In this transitional time (from horses to cars), Grant Churches thought “something for the car for Christmas” would be just the thing. Golden Motor Company was a bit less anthropomorphic, saying that the fancy accessories were gifts for the motorist, rather than the car itself.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 40 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. West wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 38°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 56°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 36°F
Sunday: Sunny, 52°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 29°F
Monday: Sunny, 49°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 32°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers, 48°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy, 26°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 46°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 31°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 55°F
News About Golden - December 13, 2024
Vehicular homicide case against Geer prolonged; defense requests more time for discovery
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The Colorado School of Mines professor charged in the death of Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn likely won’t have a preliminary hearing until spring, based on the timeline established at his Dec. 12 court date... Read more...
Avenue Flashes: Head to downtown Golden for holiday shopping and entertainment
By John Akal
Golden Transcript
I’ve kind of exhausted all the possibilities of completing my holiday shopping while sitting in front of the computer in my pajamas. It’s time to put on some pants and head out the door to check out a few things in person. Let’s be honest. Doing your shopping online is kind of a double-edged sword... Read more...
Families ring in holiday season at Golden’s Candlelight Walk
By Corrine Westeman
Golden Transcript
Despite being the darkest and coldest time of year, there’s something magical about the winter holiday season.
Those who have attended the Olde Golden Candlelight Walk understand... Read more...
Hike Along a Historic Wooden Flume on this Colorado Trail
By Kelsey Nistel
K99
From former forts and the remains of gold mines to log cabins and cliff dwellings, pieces of Colorado's historical past still exist around the state. Sometimes these sites are obvious and easy to spot. Other times, you have to search a little deeper to find them... Read more...
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Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, and Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz
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