Evening in the History Park
Photo by Pat Saunders
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Dec. 22nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- 8AM - Municipal Court Criminal Arraignments
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 10AM-5PM - Foothills Art Center - Holiday Art Market
- 10:15-10:45AM - Let's Dance - Registration Required
- 12-12:30PM - Mondays with the Mayor
- 5:30-7:30PM - The Fundamental Principles of Art
- 6-9PM - Teach Me to Play! Mondays
- 6:30PM - Movement Monday Running Club
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Library Abuzz
The Library has two cooking events today. Registration is full, but you can get on the waitlist. In addition, they're hosting the Gingerbread Contest Awards Ceremony—a make-up from last Friday, when the power was out.
11:30AM-12:30PM Kids Cook with Sticky Fingers
This interactive cooking class will inspire a love of healthy cooking and turn even the pickiest eaters into enthusiastic food explorers. In this fun, hands-on experience Sticky Fingers will share information on nutrition, food history,…. Learn more.
1:15-2:15PM Teens Cook with Sticky Fingers
This interactive cooking class will inspire a love of healthy cooking and turn teens into enthusiastic food explorers. In this fun, hands-on experience Sticky Fingers will share information on nutrition, food history, culture, geography,…. Learn more.
5-5:45PM Gingerbread Contest Awards Ceremony
Enjoy all the wonderful entries in our annual Gingerbread House Contest and celebrate together as the winners are announced. Learn more.
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Go to the Visit Golden Facebook page for a chance to win a $100 gift card to your favorite Golden business.
To support Golden businesses, the City's tourism program, Visit Golden, is offering a promotion.
Go to the Visit Golden Facebook page and find the post titled "Support Golden. Win Local." In the comments, name your favorite Golden business.
Visit Golden will draw from the entries once a day, from now through December 25th. The winner each day will receive a $100 gift card to their favorite Golden business!
The Golden Word - 12/22/25
Golden History: End of School Party at the Gem
This photo of the Golden Gem was taken at Golden Days in August of 1941
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70 Years Ago
Kids, don't forget the big free show put on by the Golden Merchants for your Christmas treat.... You must have a ticket to get in so have your mothers take you to one of the stores listed below or when they are out shopping, have them ask one of the following business people if they have any tickets left for the big Christmas show.
A Gene Autry film and five cartoons will be shown.
Colorado Transcript - December 22, 1955
This free kids' show was a tradition for many years. In addition to the movies, the merchants usually supplied popcorn and candy.
In 1940, all 635 children who were enrolled in Golden schools were invited, and most of them accepted: the December 26th edition of the Transcript reported that more than 600 boys and girls were present. Despite the crowding, the paper reported that a good time was had by all.
Weather
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. West wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. West southwest wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 43°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 66°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 44°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 66°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 45°F
Christmas Day: Mostly Sunny, 64°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 42°F
Friday: Partly Sunny, 59°F
Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 34°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny, 49°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 31°F
Sunday: Sunny, 52°F
News About Golden - December 22, 2025
Golden theater cancels five holiday shows, loses $20,000 after power shutoffs
By Colton Chavez
9News
GOLDEN, Colo. — Miners Alley Performing Arts Center in Golden was forced to cancel five sold-out holiday performances at the start of the weekend after Xcel Energy shut off power Friday as a precaution during a strong wind event, leaving the nonprofit theater scrambling to notify 800 patrons and facing a $20,000 loss... 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:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
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
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/yr)
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, and Wendy Weiman
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
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
