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What's Happening in Golden - Saturday, Jan. 4th, 2025

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Saturday, Jan. 4th, 2025

,   and  Barb Warden
6 min read
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Rapid Progress on the Residence Hall

Photo by Patrick Klein
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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Saturday, Jan. 4th

Golden History Tours

For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar

10AM Coffee with Councilors


Councilors Vitry and Evans will lead a conversation about civility--the steadfast practice of respect, even in disagreement, that fosters constructive dialogue and connection within our community. Learn more.

Dungeons & Dragons


The Library runs two virtual D&D quests every month. The sessions meet every Saturday, beginning the first Saturday of each month.

Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing fantasy game where a roll of the dice can change your future. If you have never played before or are a brand new to questing come roll initiative with other new adventurers! Suitable for ages 12-18.

1-2:30PM Beginners

3:30-5PM Advanced

Bring a Friend Week @ Unite Fitness


Happy 2025 Golden! Unite Fitness wishes you a year of health, happiness, and strength!

Share the love of fitness with your friends - Bring your friend for FREE week starts Mon 1/6 to Sun 1/12 at Unite Fitness, 2600 East St. Golden.

Buy a single drop-in class and use code 'Friend' for a free class (purchase on website not app for promo code). Check out our class schedule https://unite.fitness/schedule/. Invite all your workout friends – and share the love of fitness next week. Let’s get Golden fitter and stronger in 2025! 

Small Group Personal Training starts 1/13 – EMAIL for more information and to sign up!

Unite Fitness
2600 East Street (map)

Live Music for Saturday, Jan. 4th

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8-10PM Still They Ride @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)

For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar

Golden History: Peace, Prosperity, and Lots of Building

January 4, 1951 Colorado Transcript Headlines
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73 Years Ago
The January 4, 1951 Colorado Transcript was brimming with post-war optimism and a determination to do away with the old world and build the new.

Top Row: Original Golden High School, Pleasant View Elementary, Coolbaugh Hall Middle: 1954 Jeffco Courthouse, Hwy 6 through Clear Creek Canyon, Coors Brewery expansion Bottom: 1950s Safeway at 13th and Ford, Masonic Hall on 10th, Baptist Church at 13th and Jackson - click to enlarge

Jefferson County’s schools had all been consolidated into a single School District, under the leadership of Golden’s own Roger Q. Mitchell. Golden’s over-crowded schools were going to be relieved with construction of an addition to the high school building and a new elementary school in Pleasant View.

Construction of Coolbaugh Hall of Chemistry was underway, and new “permanent-temporary” student accommodations were in place in Prospector Park.

Golden’s Pioneer Park had been acquired by the County. The trees had been removed and the site leveled in preparation for building a new courthouse. The new building would have fireproof records storage and space for parking.

An automobile highway was under construction through Clear Creek Canyon.

Both Coors Brewery and Coors Porcelain continued their post-war expansions.

Safeway was constructing a new and larger store (with its own parking lot) on Ford Street.

The Masonic Hall on 10th Street was nearing completion.

Attendance in Golden’s churches was high. The Transcript attributed this to concern over “the dangers of an all-out war.”

Weather

Overnight's Weather

Overnight: Patchy freezing fog. Partly cloudy. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 31 overnight. West southwest wind 1 to 6 mph.

Saturday's Weather

Saturday: Patchy freezing fog before 9am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny. High near 44, with temperatures falling to around 35 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Saturday Night's Weather

Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy. Low around 20, with temperatures rising to around 23 overnight. North wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Chance Light Snow, 20°F

Sunday: Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny, 34°F

Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 25°F

Monday: Partly Sunny then Chance Light Snow, 41°F

Monday Night: Light Snow Likely, 22°F

Tuesday: Light Snow Likely, 30°F

Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 17°F

Wednesday: Sunny, 39°F

Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow, 23°F

Thursday: Slight Chance Light Snow, 39°F

Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 22°F

Friday: Mostly Sunny, 45°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:
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, 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, and Michael Mason

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, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Joy Brandt, and Vic DeMaria

Supporters:
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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, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, and Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz

Members:
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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, Carol Abel, 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, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, 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, and John & Carol McEncroe

Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser

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