Afternoon Meetup in Goosetown
Photo by Carol Freza
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Nov. 24th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- 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
- 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
Thanksgiving Week: Good Things to Know
Tomorrow
12-4PM Dignity Tuesday Thanksgiving Meal
This month, 96.9 The Cloud and its partners are hosting the fifth annual Dignity Tuesday, and will be giving away at least 100 Thanksgiving meals to anyone in need. The event itself will be from noon-4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Golden Pantry & Thrift. More information
Golden Pantry and Thrift
1401 Ford St. (map)
Thanksgiving Day (Thursday)
11AM-3PM Community Table @ Golden Mill
This Thanksgiving, The Golden Mill will host its second annual Thanksgiving Community Table, featuring fantastic food, delicious seasonal beverages, and an inspiring sense of community. All are welcome, from those in need to those away from home to people simply seeking connection, to dine for free or “donate what you can.” All donations will benefit BGOLDN, a local organization whose mission is to eradicate food insecurity and feed the community year-round.
From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Chef Jesus Silva will serve a Thanksgiving lunch with an authentic Mexican twist, honoring gratitude, connection, and community. Food will be served until it runs out, and the taps will be flowing with drinks for purchase throughout the event. BGOLDN will receive 100% of all donations and proceeds from alcoholic beverage sales.
In order to ensure enough food for everyone, RSVPs are appreciated and can be made at this link: https://www.thegoldenmill.com/events/community-table-at-the-golden-mill/form
In addition to the Thanksgiving event, The Golden Mill is also still participating in the Food Hall Food Drive for Food Banks - a friendly competition among six metro area food halls to garner food and monetary donations for local food banks, running through the end of the month.
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 11/24/25
Golden History: Thanksgiving Week, 1949
Thanksgiving-themed advertisements from the November 24, 1949 Colorado Transcript
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76 Years Ago
The November 24, 1949 Colorado Transcript included a Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Lee Knous. It also included an editorial, reminding us to be grateful not only for our Thanksgiving feast but for our homes, our senses, and our clothes. They followed this with a reminder to Shop Early For Christmas.
Four firemen and two School of Mines students had been injured while fighting a fire at Stratton Hall. "Oil used in an electrically heated oil bath became overheated and ignited." The firemen tried to extinguish the fire with water, which, when it came in contact with the overheated oil, caused an explosion. The building and instruments incurred about $2500 in damage. The assistant fire chief had serious burns on face, neck, right arm, and both hands. That same week, the fire department extinguished a brush fire at 7th and Arapahoe.
The police department was also kept busy. A 2 year old girl who lived at 21st and East Streets swallowed carbolic acid capsules and headache tablets. A patrolman was called, and he induced vomiting. A doctor pronounced her to be "none the worse for her experience." Another resident attempted suicide by drinking iodine. He was taken to a hospital and treated. A patrolman spotted a brush fire at 2300 Cheyenne. He hurried to the fire station, grabbed a fire extinguisher, and doused the fire. A woman who was traveling in the back seat of a car that was going down 19th Street at about 40 MPH suddenly opened the door and jumped out. "Her body skidded and rolled 165 feet before coming to rest." She was taken to the hospital, where she was still unconscious 9 days later.
The Chamber of Commerce was gearing up for holiday festivities. This was the year the "Welcome" arch was constructed, and the Chamber had ambitious plans to add Santa and his reindeer to the arch. The theme for the year was "The Spirit of Christmas - Quality Merchandise Priced Right." The post office planned to stay open late every evening for people sending holiday packages.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday: Sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 33, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. West wind 5 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 33°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 46°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 27°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 51°F
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 35°F
Thanksgiving Day: Mostly Sunny, 56°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 36°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 56°F
Friday Night: Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 28°F
Saturday: Chance Snow Showers, 35°F
Saturday Night: Chance Snow Showers, 17°F
Sunday: Chance Snow Showers, 26°F
News About Golden - November 24, 2025
National League of Cities Announces New President & 2026 Leadership
National League of Cities
...Along with the 2026 officers, NLC members also elected new members to its Board of Directors and appointed chairs for its Federal Advocacy Committees.
The following individuals were appointed to the NLC Board of Directors for a two-year term... Read more...
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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 Joy Brandt
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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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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
