What's Happening in Golden - Monday, Nov. 3rd, 2025

Autumn Magic

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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Monday, Nov. 3rd

• All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
• All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros

• All day - Golden History Tours
• All day - Fall Yard Waste Collection
• 8AM - Municipal Court Criminal 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
• 5-8PM - Monday Market
• 5-7:30PM - Heat Pump Panel Discussion
• 5:30-7:30PM - The Fundamental Principles of Art
• 6PM - Arts & Culture Commission Meeting
• 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

VOTE!

Photo by Joyce Davell

Have you turned in your ballot? Decisions are made by those who show up!

There are four City Council seats up for grabs, and whether you're happy or unhappy with what Council has been doing, there's a clear choice for you. Learn more about the candidates on our elections page.

It's a short ballot. It's too late to mail it, but turning it in is easy.

Drive-Up Voting Boxes (24 hrs/day)

• Northeast side of the Jeffco Courts & Admin building, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy (map)
• Jeffco Elections office in the Laramie Building, 3500 Illinois St.  (map)

Walk-Up Boxes (24 hrs/day)

• Golden City Hall, 911 10th St. (map)
• Colorado School of Mines, 1400 Illinois St. (map)

In-person voting (8AM- 5PM on Monday and 7AM-7PM on Tuesday)

• Mines Park Community Building #2, 2001 Infinity Circle (map)
  Learn more about in-person voting.

What if I'm not registered to vote?

• You can still register today, in person.

A tree named for two people: Douglas-fir – Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco.

Figure 1. The edge of the Douglas-fir forest along the Welch Ditch in Clear Creek Canyon. Photo by Cheryl Schweich.

By Tom Schweich

Recently I wrote about Creeping barberry – Berberis repens Pursh – as a local native plant that retains its leaves through the winter season.  In that article I also mentioned two Englishmen, David Douglas and Archibald Menzies, who traveled extensively in the Pacific Northwest and became associated with a local native cone-bearing tree: the Douglas-fir – Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco.  

Like many of Colorado’s native cone-bearing trees, Douglas-fir retains most of its leaves through the winter while shedding a few old leaves year-round.  Douglas-fir is not natively found within the Golden city limits because our climate is too hot and dry.  However, along the Peaks to Plains Trail, e.g., at the suspension bridge crossing to Welch Ditch, the north-facing slopes of the canyon provide habitat and a place to see this majestic tree.

Douglas-fir trees are easy to recognize in the field.  Besides being a majestic tree, the cones hang downward and have a unique three-pointed bract (see the photo below). Also, the leaves (needles) are arranged around the stem in a spiral and have blunt tips.

Recently I wrote about Creeping barberry – Berberis repens Pursh – as a local native plant that retains its leaves through the winter season.  In that article I also mentioned two Englishmen, David Douglas and Archibald Menzies, who traveled extensively in the Pacific Northwest and became associated with a local native cone-bearing tree: the Douglas-fir – Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco.  

Like many of Colorado’s native cone-bearing trees, Douglas-fir retains most of its leaves through the winter while shedding a few old leaves year-round.  Douglas-fir is not natively found within the Golden city limits because our climate is too hot and dry.  However, along the Peaks to Plains Trail, e.g., at the suspension bridge crossing to Welch Ditch, the north-facing slopes of the canyon provide habitat and a place to see this majestic tree.

Douglas-fir trees are easy to recognize in the field.  Besides being a majestic tree, the cones hang downward and have a unique three-pointed bract (see the photo below). Also, the leaves (needles) are arranged around the stem in a spiral and have blunt tips.

2-3PM Virtual: Active Minds Mondays — Sand Creek Massacre

Jefferson County Public Library believes we can always be connecting and learning. Keep your mind active every Monday! Check out our website for other weekly Call In/Livestream events.

Today’s theme: Sand Creek Massacre

In November 1864, a 700-man force of the Colorado Territory militia attacked and destroyed a peaceful village of Native Americans in southeastern Colorado Territory, killing many innocent people. Join Active Minds as we tell this important and painful story of the Sand Creek Massacre and the scandal and controversy that it created.

Save your spot for this Zoom program.

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)

5PM Arts & Culture Commission Meeting @ Golden City Hall

• Meeting Agenda
• Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6PM
• Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
• Send comments on any of the following topics to acc@cityofgolden.net
• Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 6PM.

The Arts & Culture grants subcommittee is meeting at 2PM at City Hall. The grant applications have not been posted online.

The full Arts & Cultures Commission meets at 5PM. They will discuss goals and strategies from a recent workshop; their communications and messaging plans, and "Golden Museum-related Goals" (not sure whether that's just the History Museum or the other museums in town). They will discuss their strategies and prioritize their strategies.

The packet includes update on the various public art projects recently installed (downtown bike racks), soon to be installed (Ulysses Park, Triangle Park), and envisioned for the future (new City Hall). Conservators are working on the Return of the Cutthroat sculpture and will be assessing the WWI Liberty Bell that will be moving to the new City Hall.

The Arts & Culture grants are being reviewed and discussed offline. The subcommittee will bring their recommendations to the Commission in December.

Location:

Golden City Hall
911 10th Street   (Map)

5-7:30PM Heat Pump Panel Discussion @ Golden Community Center

Join us for a FREE panel discussion about installing heat pumps to efficiently heat and cool your home, save money and make your house healthier. Homeowners will describe their experiences replacing fossil-based heating and cooling systems with electric heat pumps. Experts will describe what heat pumps are, what the installation process entails, and discuss financial incentives and costs of operation. Heat pump installers will also be on hand to provide additional information including setting up appointments for bids.
  
This presentation is arranged for by New Energy Colorado, Golden Sustainability and the Golden Sustainability Board. www.NewEnergyColorado.org

Location:

Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street   (Map)

The Golden Word - 11/03/25

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Golden History: Officer Down

Golden Theater – Golden History Museum Collection
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76 Years Ago
The November 3, 1949 Colorado Transcript reported that Patrolman Everett Hall had been shot in front of the Golden Theater. He was trying to break up a fight between his two brothers and three Mines students.

According to the sheriff the argument and blows between the men ensued when, in making a sharp turn into the theater, one of the students collided with Obie Hall. Officer Hall, who was on duty at the time, waded into the fracas to break it up.
Colorado Transcript – November 3, 1949

During the struggle, Hall’s gun fell out of his holster, hit the sidewalk, and went off. The bullet hit him about 4 inches above his ankle and was ranging upward.

Officer Hall was rushed off for surgery. The five men involved in the fight were taken into custody. At a hearing held a week later, the Hall brothers were found guilty of disturbing the peace and the students were released. Each of the Halls were fined $10.

Officer Hall returned to work several weeks later. In 1967, he became Golden’s Police Chief. He retired in 1973, after serving the City for 28 years.

Weather

Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday: Partly sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. West southwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 46°F

Tuesday: Sunny, 72°F

Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 45°F

Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 69°F

Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 46°F

Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 64°F

Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 41°F

Friday: Mostly Sunny, 65°F

Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 43°F

Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 61°F

Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 37°F

Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 61°F

Supporters

Many thanks to the people and organizations who support What’s Happening in Golden?  If you would like to support local news, please CLICK HERE!

Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
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, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, Colorado Railroad Museum, 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 Joy Brandt

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, and Centennial State Wealth Advisors

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