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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Nov. 8th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Wrestling vs. Northeastern JC & Snow Colleges
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Fall Yard Waste Collection
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 5-7PM - Crazy Bingo Night
- 5-10PM - Golden Hayride Outpost 2 Step Friday
- 5:30-8:30PM - Frame Weaving
- 6-9PM - Rocky Mountain Police & Fire Chaplains Fundraiser
- 6-9PM - Ski Season Kick Off + Beer Release Event
- 7PM - CSM Men's Basketball - Orediggers vs Lubbock Christian
- 7PM - Autumn Symphony Showcase
- 7:30-9:30PM - Drag Bingo
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden Police Department Mourns The Loss Of Officer Evan Dunn
Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn - Killed in the line of duty on November 5, 2024
The City has announced the name of the officer who was struck and killed Wednesday night on Highway 58. His training officer, Bethany Grusing, was serious injured in the same accident. The City's announcement follows:
Golden, CO — It is with a heavy heart that we announce the tragic loss of Officer Evan Dunn, who was killed in the line of duty last night. Officer Dunn, 33, brought his dedication and service from his previous role as an Army Aviation Officer and Blackhawk pilot to the Golden Police Department, where he served this close-knit community with honor. Dunn also actively served as a Captain in the Army National Guard.
Officer Dunn is survived by his wife, Annalise, and their beloved dog, Remy, as well as his parents and two siblings. Annalise shared that Evan was, first and foremost, a man of faith, loyal, steady, quiet, and observant. The couple shared a deep love for the outdoors, often camping and traveling together in their free time. She is deeply appreciative of the overwhelming support from the community but asks for privacy in the coming days as she grieves.
The Golden Police Department, which serves a community of approximately 20,000 residents with a team of 71 employees, 53 of whom are sworn officers, is devastated by this loss. "We are a family," said Golden Police Chief Joe Harvey. "We are very close with each other and with our community. Evan had a bright future and was destined to do great things, and we will never get over his loss. We can only continue doing the job he loved in his honor."
Officer Dunn joined the Golden Police Department as a Code Enforcement Officer, where he served for a year before entering the police academy. He graduated in July and was partnered with Officer Bethany Grusing, his field training officer, who was also injured in the crash. Officer Grusing, a member of the Golden Police Department since 2020, sustained serious injuries. “She has a broken heart as well,” said Chief Harvey.
We are currently working on funeral arrangements and coordinating details for those who wish to offer support. Our department is incredibly grateful to everyone offering support, including the Colorado State Patrol, Arvada Police Department, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during this difficult time.
Donations can be made to Colorado Fallen, the official donation website for Officer Evan Dunn. Further information regarding services and other details will be provided as they become available.
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Meredith Ritchie
Engagement & Communications Director | City of Golden
(pronouns: She/Her/Hers) What's This?
911 10th Street | Golden, CO 80401
303-384-8132 Direct | 609-276-2523 Cell
Donations:
The City also posted this information about donations on Facebook:
We are so grateful for the support we are receiving from the community for our fallen Officer Dunn. We respectfully ask that any businesses who would like to donate, please email cityofgolden@cityofgolden.net and we will coordinate with you.
For members of the public, please direct all monetary donations for the family towww.coloradogives.org/story/GoldenOfficer.
5-10PM Golden Hayride Outpost 2 Step Friday
Friday nights just got a whole lot more exciting in South Golden! Grab your partner and get ready for a hootin' good time! Country Music Night!
Kick up your boots, grab your pals, and join us at the new Golden Outpost for the Friday night fun featuring:
- Karaoke Country
- Delicious food from Mac Nation Cafe’s food truck
- Custom hat making, branding, and shaping from Olde Town Hatter
- Cold draft beers on tap (and Oktoberfest beers!)
- A full bar (with N/A options too)
- No cover charge. See you there!
Golden Hayride Outpost
17695 South Golden Road (map)
5:30-8:30PM Frame Weaving @ Foothills Art Center
This class will introduce students to introductory weaving techniques. Students will use a small and simple frame loom. No experience required! Learn how to warp a loom, basic tapestry style techniques, taking off the loom and what to do once finished.
Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus
809 15th Street (map)
Another Puzzle - With Directions! And Pro Tips!
Photo by: Alan Pinkus - do the puzzle here
If you're reading this as part of your morning newsletter, go to the website to work the puzzle: https://www.goldentoday.com/another-puzzle-with-directions/
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.
You can start with only the edge pieces (just as you might with a real life puzzle). Click the Frame button, as shown above. Once you've completed the frame, all the other pieces will appear.
Make the puzzle bigger (and easier to see as you work) by clicking the "Full Screen" button.
7-9PM Rocky Mountain Police & Fire Chaplains Fundraiser @ Morris & Mae
An evening of music from Derek Hall, comedy with Vinnie Montez, and delicious food to benefit the RMPFC. More information
Morris & Mae
18475 W. Colfax Avenue (map)
7PM Autumn Symphony Showcase @ Jefferson Unitarian Church
Join us at our Autumn Symphony Showcase!
The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra invites you to join us for our Autumn Symphony Showcase on November 8th, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
JSO Symphony Showcases are enriching chamber music recitals performed by our talented JSO musicians. A variety of instruments come together to create harmony and explore different musical landscapes.
FREE ADMISSION for Season Subscribers and youth under 18.
Tickets $15 at the door
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue (map)
Live Music for Friday, Nov. 8th
- 7PM Shakedown Street & My Blue Sky @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- 7-10PM Southside Mike @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage) - More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Sara Stafford @ Barrels and Bottles
6-9PM Riverspell Duo @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Food Pledge Conservation Cards
Source: envisioningtheamericandream.com
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107 Years Ago
The Federal Government took a heavy-handed approach in demanding "patriotism" during World War I. One of their many campaigns was reflected in the November 8, 1917 Colorado Transcript.
WILL REPORT SLACKERS
Every housewife in Jefferson county should bear in mind that it is imperative that she sign a food pledge conservation card when requested to do so by the lieutenants in the various precincts in the county . This is a government work ordered by President Wilson and U . S . Food Administrator Herbert Hoover under authority of law . Those persons who refuse to sign food pledge cards must give their reasons for so doing . If these reasons are not acceptable to the government authorities, the names of all housewives refusing to sign the cards will be turned over to agents of the Department of Justice for investigation.
Federal Food Administrator John C . Vivian, of Jefferson county, will be obliged under the law to perform this duty . Each of his precinct chairman have been instructed to report the names of all persons refusing to sign with the reasons for so doing. Mr . Vivian has no discretion in this matter and will be obliged to follow the strict letter of the law in reporting all who refuse to sign or co-operate with the government in any way.
Government to Investigate All Who Refuse to Sign the Food Pledge Cards
Mr . Vivian received a telegram yesterday telling him to report all hotel , restaurant and boarding house owners who fail to observe Tuesday as meatless day and Wednesday as wheatless day .
Colorado Transcript - November 8, 1917
Grumbling was not tolerated. The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 made it a crime "to speak disloyally, profanely, or abusively about the government, the Constitution, the military, or the flag."
Thank you to Wendy Weiman for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of November.
Weather
Overnight: A chance of snow and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday: Snow and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a high near 33. North wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night: Snow before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy. Low around 29, with temperatures rising to around 31 overnight. North northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night: Snow, 29°F
Saturday: Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny, 46°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 38°F
Sunday: Sunny, 55°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 34°F
Veterans Day: Sunny, 55°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 37°F
Tuesday: Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 55°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 33°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 50°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 36°F
Thursday: Sunny, 58°F
News About Golden - November 8, 2024
GOLDEN MOURNS LOSS OF POLICE OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
City of Golden
The City of Golden is heartbroken to announce the tragic loss of Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn who was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 6, 2024. Officer Dunn, 33, brought his dedication and service from his previous role as an Army Aviation Officer and Blackhawk pilot to the Golden Police Department, where he served this close-knit community with honor. Dunn also actively served as a Captain in the Army National Guard... Read more...
Golden officer killed in suspected DUI crash identified; Colorado School of Mines professor arrested
By Bruce Finley
Denver Post
The Golden police officers killed and injured Wednesday in a suspected DUI crash were identified Thursday. Earlier that day, a Colorado School of Mines professor accused in the crash appeared in court... Read more...
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