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What's Happening in Golden - Saturday, Nov. 30th, 2024

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Saturday, Nov. 30th, 2024

,   and  Barb Warden
10 min read
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Last Day of November

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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Saturday, Nov. 30th

    Foothills Art Center - Holiday Art Market
    Golden History Tours
    Family Time - Registration Required

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

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    Golden Scenes - November, 2024


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    Small Business Saturday

    Shopping - Photo by Dave Powers


    Kick-off the holiday season in Golden on Small Business Saturday.Shop and dine in Golden to support our local small businesses.

    Be sure to stop by Visit Golden’s Shop Small Welcome Station (at the Golden Welcome Center - 1010 Washington Avenue - map) from 10:00 a.m. – noon to pick up a Shop Small tote bag & coupons for local businesses.

    More information

    News About Golden - November 30, 2024

    Guiding Golden Heart of Golden Project

    City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance No. 2257 on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, during its regular meeting. The ordinance proposes issuing Certificates of Participation (COPs) to finance the construction of a new Police and Municipal Building as part of the Heart of Golden Phase 1 plan. 

    This project aims to relocate essential city services to a revitalized east zone of the Clear Creek corridor, enhancing public services while advancing the community-focused vision of the Heart of Golden plan. 

    The proposed financing plan was discussed at the April 9, 2024 Study Session, when City Council directed staff to continue to engage with the community about the project and to provide a recommendation on funding once the project team was assembled and its design had progressed further. The plan outlined design beginning in late summer or early fall, and construction starting in 2025. COP issuance wouldn’t be considered until the fourth quarter. 

    Our timeline and design has progressed as anticipated and staff is bringing forward this recommendation of issuance in Dec. 2024 based on the key areas we identified: economic conditions, schedule, debt timing, design progress, and overall community support. 

    The proposed financing approach emphasizes affordability, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility, with measures such as leveraging city reserves, reducing interest costs, and maintaining funding within the City’s existing revenue streams—ensuring no new tax increases. 

    Residents may participate and share feedback as part of the public comment portion of the public hearing at City Council’s Regular Business meeting on Dec. 3, 2024. If authorized by City Council on Dec. 3, 2024, a second reading and public hearing of the ordinance would also be held at its Regular Business meeting on Dec. 17, 2024. 

    Thank you for your ongoing interest and support on this important legacy project!

    Kind regards, 
    The Guiding Golden Team

    Golden citizen group wants voter approval for city projects over $20 million

    By Corinne Westeman
    Golden Transcript

    A group of Goldenites are trying to “close a loophole” and change the city’s borrowing practices regarding the proposed municipal center... Read more...

    6PM Album Release Party - Sean Thompson @ Golden City Brewery

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    Sean went and recorded an album! Come to the release party for a live performance from Sean, featuring songs from his first album, "DRINK!" Album sales will be available for $15, including a free signature, and if you want, a personalized message like "To my favorite fan" or "I hate you so much I bought you this crappy album!"

    Golden City Brewery is home to Sean's favorite beers, come grab a pint and support this awesome small business!

    Golden City Brewery
    920-1/2 12th Street (map)

    Live Music for Saturday, Nov. 30th

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    • 8PM The Petty Nicks Experience @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
    Jonny Sterling @ Buffalo Rose

    For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar

    Golden History: Extremely Recent History: 2024

    November 2024
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    • The first snow arrived on November 4th.
    • Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn was killed while assisting with a traffic accident. Officer Bethany Grusing was critically injured in the same incident.
    • RMQM opened two exhibits:WILD! SAQA and English Paper Piecing
    • The School of Mines was making rapid progress on their new residence hall, south of 19th Street
    • The Planning Commission continued hearing a plan to build five additional dwelling units in the side and back yards of a single family home on 6th Street.
    • The Planning Commission discussed ways to expedite affordable housing projects.
    • Tom Schweich, who had been posting weekly articles about Golden wildflowers, switched to posting articles about Golden's Open Space parcels.
    • Golden High School presented Hamlet. Miners Alley Performing Arts Center closed a Sherlock Holmes play and opened A Christmas Carol.
    • The Golden History Museum presented a lecture on Colorado in the Civil War.
    • The Downtown Development Authority approved a grant to allow the owner of 1418 Ford Street, in the Central Neighborhood, to install air conditioning. The property owner stated that he expected to sign a lease with Foothills Cremation & Funeral Service but added that they did not plan to do embalming at that location.
    • The City purchased an apartment complex in the Central Neighborhood to serve as affordable housing.
    • Golden Beer Talks hosted Terre Deegan Young, who discussed her experiences in Viet Nam.
    • The Chamber of Commerce and Golden City Brewery hosted a VIBE @ Five gathering.
    • GoFarm held their 10th annual Harvest Dinner at the Buffalo Rose.
    • Concerned about the City's plan to build a new municipal center without consulting the voters, a group called Golden Residents Count began gathering signatures on a petition to require voter approval on expenditures greater than $20 million.
    • The City accelerated plans to borrow $52 million before the petition process could be completed.
    • Foothills Art Center opened their 49th Annual Holiday Art Market. This was the first Market held in their Astor House location.
    • In a carryover from the 2020 pandemic shutdown, the Library continued their Virtual/Call In Active Minds series. November sessions covered the Mississippi River, Mayans, and Winston Churchill
    • The Golden Mill and BGoldN hosted aThanksgiving Feast for all.

    Golden History: A Proud Tradition: 153 Years and Counting

    Loveland Hose Company
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    113 Years Ago
    The November 30, 1911 Colorado Transcript reported that Golden’s Volunteer Fire Department was celebrating its 40th anniversary. Mayor Hoyt–himself a charter member of the fire department–was on hand to praise the firefighters for their hard work and efficiency. He also regaled the group about some of Golden’s notable early fires.

    Golden originally had three fire companies: Excelsior Fire and Hose Company, W. A. H. Loveland Hose and Fire Company, and Everett Hook and Ladder Company. While there was friendly competition between the companies, they functioned together as the Golden Volunteer Fire Department.

    Central Fire Station – Golden History Museum Collection

    Golden built a Central Fire Station in 1883–located on 12th Street, between the Astor House and the Loveland Building (Old Capitol Grill). The Excelsior and Everett companies met and kept their equipment there.

    The 1880 Loveland Station, replaced in 1927 – Colorado Transcript, June 11, 1959

    The Loveland Hose Company was based at 9th and East Street, near the railroad facilities. Their first station was built in 1880. In 1926, the firefighters moved the old building to the back part of their lot and began construction of a new one, made of stone. The firefighters hauled the stone and sand from the Creek and did most of the construction themselves. They celebrated the opening of the new fire station in 1927.

    American Legion Hall/Loveland Fire Station – Google Street View – click to enlarge

    In 1961, the City built the current municipal center, which included police and fire stations, city offices, the library, and the museum. At that point, the Central Station on 12th St. was torn down to make room for off-street parking. The Loveland station was used for meetings.

    In 1973, City Council decided to add a meeting room to the “new” fire station at City Hall and sell the Loveland station to help pay for it. They announced that there would be an auction, with the minimum acceptable price of $30,500. They held the auction and had no bidders, so they tried it a second time, with the same result.

    In November of 1973, the American Legion offered $25,000 for the building, which the City accepted. They’re still there!

    The Golden Volunteer Fire Department continues its long tradition of recruiting and training top-notch firefighters.

    Thanks to Dan Abbott for his book, One Hundred Years and Counting – The History of Golden, Colorado’s Volunteer Fire Department.

    Thank you to Wendy Weiman for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of November.

    Weather

    Overnight's Weather

    Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 29, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Saturday's Weather

    Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Saturday Night's Weather

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 30°F

    Sunday: Sunny, 51°F

    Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 31°F

    Monday: Sunny, 53°F

    Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 35°F

    Tuesday: Sunny, 52°F

    Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 35°F

    Wednesday: Sunny, 56°F

    Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 36°F

    Thursday: Sunny, 53°F

    Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 35°F

    Friday: Mostly Sunny, 55°F

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