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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Jan. 16th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 10-11AM - Curious About AI @ Front Porch
- 10AM-12PM - Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 7:30-10PM - Drag Show and Bingo
- 8PM - Stand-up Comedy - David Testroet
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10-11AM Curious About AI? @ Front Porch
Are you curious about AI but not “computer-y”? Join Chris Crook to peek under the hood (gently) to see how these word-predicting tools 'think', show some common products for text, voice, photos, and video, and learn how to steer them for everyday tasks like writing notes, summarizing mail, and sprucing up pictures. We’ll also cover the sneaky side—how scammers misuse AI—and share easy, practical tips to keep you safe. Register Active Older Adults aged 50+
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
8PM Stand-Up Comedy: David Testroet @ Gnarly's
David Testroet has been on the road for more than 35 years. Clubs, theaters, casinos and corporate shows across the US and Canada. Headlined five USO, DOD and PAC-AF tours for the troops. Seen on Showtime, FOX, CBS, PBS , PAX and Open Bar on YouTube. Worked with Ron White, Jeff Foxworthy, Jeff Dunham, Josh Blue, Doug Stanhope, Harlan Williams and many others. Ron Ferguson always brings a great line up for us here in Golden! You don't want to miss this stand-up comedy event.
Gnarly's is golden's premier comedy event with an arcade that comes with the ticket A toy museum of '80s and '90s nostalgia and fun drinks and snacks from all over the world.
Location:
Gnarly's
1224 Washington Avenue (Map)
Try some new workout gear tomorrow
Try out some new workout gear tomorrow at United Fitness!
Arrive early for classes on Saturday 1/17 to pick out & change into some new alyth workout gear to test out during class. After your workout, spin the wheel for a discount on the products you loved.
Not for you? No stress! Simply return the clothes back to their staff, no questions asked! Do want to demo? No worries - you can still shop at a discount!
Sign up for one of the morning classes!
Location:
Unite Fitness
2600 East St. (map)
The Golden Word - 01/16/26
Live Music for Friday, Jan. 16th
- 8PM 6 Million Dollar Band @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 5:30-8:30PM Johnny O @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Andy Eppler @ Barrels and Bottles
6PM Band of Brothers @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6:30-8:30PM J.O Radio @ Etta Jeanne
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Unexpected Addition to the Household
Lemert Hardware ads from 1916-1918
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Last month, I wrote about The Era of Creepy Mascots. Last night, in looking for a January 16th topic, I came across another eye-catching advertising image. This one wasn't "creepy--" it was just odd.
For about 30 years (1895-1925), Linder Hardware store ran regular display ads in the Colorado Transcript. Many of them featured "Round Oak" heating stoves.
118 Years Ago
The January 16, 1908 issue included the dramatic addition of a cow, dressed in women's clothing, huddled over a Round Oak stove. She is telling her (son? grandson?), who is apparently Dutch (and human)--that "I would have caught my death o'cold without it!"
There is no explanation as to why there's a cow (with a comb, a brush, a shawl, and a fine head of hair) in the house, but it certainly attracted my attention.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 39, with temperatures falling to around 34 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 7 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 20, with temperatures rising to around 22 overnight. North wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 20°F
Saturday: Sunny, 38°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 33°F
Sunday: Sunny, 54°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 26°F
M.L. King Jr. Day: Sunny, 47°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 30°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 58°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 35°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 58°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 32°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 52°F
News About Golden - January 16, 2026
Golden demands ‘corrective action’ after December outages
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Golden officials did not mince words in a recent letter to Xcel Energy, where they demanded answers and better practices from the company after the mid-December power shutoffs that left thousands of people without electricity for roughly four days... Read more...
CITY OF GOLDEN'S RESPONSE TO XCEL'S DECEMBER PSPS
City of Golden
In December, a Public Service Power Shutoff which spanned multiple days and impacted much of the City, was planned and executed by Xcel. In response, the City submitted this Formal Letter of Concern Regarding Public Safety Power Shutoffs, Communication Failures, and Disproportionate Impacts on the City of Golden on January 2. Community members are invited to read the letter in full...
Street Closure
Operations
Colorado School of Mines
19th Street will be closed in both directions between Elm and Illinois Streets on Saturday, January 17th, between 7:00am and 7:00pm. If the work is completed sooner, the road will be open earlier. The north sidewalk will remain open... Read more... Download PDF below.
Montano sentenced to 3 years’ probation for attacking Rock Rest server
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
After a jury found him guilty of misdemeanor assault, 31-year-old Brandon Montano has been sentenced to three years’ probation for reportedly attacking a server at the Rock Rest Lodge last spring... Read more...
Colorado School of Mines establishes nation’s first quantum systems engineering bachelor’s degree
By Erich Kirshner
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Colorado School of Mines is launching a new bachelor’s degree in quantum systems engineering, creating the first baccalaureate degree of its kind in the U.S and a critical bridge for building the workforce needed to transform quantum breakthroughs into real-world technologies... Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Goosetown Station, and Earth Sweet Boutique
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and Vic DeMaria
Supporters:
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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, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, and Steve & M.L. Richardson
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Brad Miller & Julie Bartos, Holly Thomas, Jim and LouAnne Dale, Ann Pattison, Thomas Hoffman, Carol Abel, Brian Quarnstrom, Sandra Curran, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith, Carlos & Nancy Bernal, Robert Storrs, Michele Sannes, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, E Tom Hughes, Crystal M Culbert, Patrick A. Madison, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Deb Goeldner, Christopher Ball, 6th Chair Home Services, Dot & Eric Brownson, Rosemary Coffman, Emeline Paulson, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Frani R Bickart, Jennings and Litz, Bill Sedgeley, Nancy Hughes, Justin L Wade, Kathi Eggers, Traci Case, Donna Owen, Leslie D Lutz, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, Jim Garner, John and Carol McEncroe, the Golden Welcome Center, the Golden Transcript, Koshare Eagle, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Vicki Olson, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, and Marge Frueh
Followers:
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way
