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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Monday, Nov. 2nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Municipal Court Arraignments
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 10:15-10:45AM - Let's Dance - Registration Required
- 12-12:30PM - Mondays with the Mayor
- 2-3PM - Virtual: Active Minds Monday
- 4-5PM - Art 101
- 5:30-8PM - English as a Second Language Class / Clases de Aprendizaje de Inglés
- 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
El Rancho
El Rancho on October 16, 2026 - Photo by Patrick Klein
Patrick Klein notes that the historic El Rancho restaurant has now lost its sign and the beer tank. According to the Evergreen Park & Recreation District, the sign and some of the construction materials will be used in Buchanan Park (map). The restaurant will be demolished and replaced by a QuikTrip.
2-3PM Virtual: Active Minds Monday
Today's Topic: The Music of Julie Andrews
Discover the life and legacy of this Julie Andrew, from her early years as a child actress and singer to her iconic roles in films such as Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.
At Jefferson County Public Library, we foster continuous learning and connections. Keep your minds engaged every Monday! Be sure to explore our website for additional weekly event options, including call-ins and livestreams. Register
4-5PM Art 101 @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Art 101 is for beginners and artists getting back to their art after a time away. Join artist John Passaro as we explore the basics of creation in an ongoing exciting month-to-month journey. Everyone is welcome. You’ll find us a warm and supportive group enjoying our weekly get-togethers.
Whether you’re looking for a particular medium to express yourself, or if you already work in acrylics, oils, watercolor, drawing, or fabric, the ideas remain the same: color, dark and light, composition, line, and more. This class meets weekly in November. Register
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
5:30-8PM English as a Second Language Class / Clases de Aprendizaje de Inglés
Green Center - Google Street Images
Are you ready to learn English as a second language or improve on skills you already have? In collaboration with the Learning Source, we are here to provide free English Language Acquisition classes and guide you on your journey! You’ll also have the chance to participate in English Conversation Circles to support your learning. Each language class will happen twice per week and the conversation circles will occur once per week.
¿Quieres aprender inglés como segundo idioma o mejorar tus habilidades que ya tienes? En colaboración con The Learning Source, te ofrecemos clases gratuita de inglés (ELA) para ayudarte en tu aprendizaje. También podrás participar en Círculos de Conversación en Inglés (ECC) para practicar y fortalecer tus habilidades. Las Clases de Inglés se ofrecerán dos veces por semana y los Círculos de Conversación en Inglés se realizarán una vez por semana.
Monday and Tuesday will be at Colorado School of Mines, 924 16th St, Green Center Room GC 200 A, Golden, CO 80401
Wednesday will be held at the Golden Library, 1019 10th St, Golden, CO 80401 (except Nov 11th will be held at Colorado School of Mines)
When:
5:30-8PM on Monday, Nov. 2nd
5:30-7:30PM The Fundamental Principles of Art @ Foothills Art Center
Whether you’re beginning your artistic journey, returning to your art after some time off, or simply interested in refreshing your basic skills, you’ll find our group of artists welcoming and supportive. We enjoy experimenting in a personal way with the tools of the trade such as color, line, composition, values, shapes, and other essential skills. All levels of experience are welcome. Acrylic, oil paint, watercolor, gouache, and any drawing medium are welcome. We meet on Monday nights from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register
Location:
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 11/2/26
Golden History: Practical Prospecting
Golden History Museum Collection
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110 Years Ago
The November 2, 1916 Colorado Transcript announced that the Colorado School of Mines would be offering a 4-week course for prospectors.
All the courses will be of the most practical nature. The department of geology will give instruction in common minerals and rocks and in prospecting geology. Elementary chemistry will be _given-ln a laboratory specially fitted for the use of prospectors. The principles of ore-dressing, assaying and the more common metallurgical processes will be explained by means of lectures and laboratory demonstrations in the department of metallurgy. The mining department will offer courses in placer and lode mining and in the location of mining claims. A more extensive course in safety engineering and first aid work will be given this year. The only fee for the entire course is two dollars.
This was the third year that this "short course" had been offered. About half of the participants lived in Jefferson County. The rest of the students came from all over the United States. Local businesses and homeowners benefitted because the students rented rooms and patronized restaurants.
Weather
Overnight: A chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. Southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. West northwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers, 42°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 58°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 37°F
Wednesday: Chance Rain Showers, 56°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 38°F
Thursday: Sunny, 57°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 37°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 57°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Saturday: Sunny, 55°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 36°F
Sunday: Sunny, 60°F
News About Golden - November 2, 2026
Golden’s annual Trick or Treat Street a real thriller
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Just like the “Thriller,” no mere mortal can resist going trick-or-treating in downtown Golden... Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Unite Fitness
Friends:
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Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, 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, in memory of Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder, Vic DeMaria
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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, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, 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, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, 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, Marge Frueh, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, Tom & Susan Roberts, Vicki Greivel, GoGood Golden, Sandra Dallas, Nanette Johnson, and Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid
