Parade Marshal Steve Kurtz (and His Lovely Wife!)
Photo by Barb Warden
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Dec. 14th
- All day - Letters to Santa
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Church Services
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10:30AM-2PM - Potluck Brunch with Gift Exchange
- 11AM-3PM - Santa Paws
- 12-5PM - Foothills Art Center - Holiday Art Market
- 1:30PM - Charlie Brown Cookie Decorating
- 2PM - It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
- 3PM - Holiday Concert with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
- 7:30PM - Stocking Stuffers
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
11AM-3PM Santa Paws @ Golden Mill
Our favorite holiday tradition is back! Join us for the annual Santa Paws celebration — a festive, dog-loving event filled with holiday cheer, wagging tails, and joyful moments for the whole family. More information
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
3PM Holiday Concert with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra @ Colorado School of Mines
Guest Artists: Denver Children's Choir and Ambler Clarinet Choir
A festive performance with more than 100 on the stage!
Hear dances from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Handel's Messiah, favorite carols and new music of many traditions. You can even sing a long!
Come early and pick up yummy treats at the Musician Holiday bake sale.... This fundraiser supports Jefferson Symphony and you can bring home some delicious, home made items!
Information and tickets
Location:
Colorado School of Mines
Green Center (Map)
And Remember...!
This Wednesday, December 17th, the Buffalo Rose is hosting A Holiday Evening with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra.
Enjoy a three-course delicious meal prepared by Chef Zekos at the Buffalo Rose as you hear familiar favorites performed by JSO musicians. Buffalo Rose is donating a portion of the proceeds to Jefferson Symphony at this inaugural event.
4-7:30PM Sunday Swing with The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra @ The Buffalo Rose
A special evening for fans of big band and swing dancing at the historical Buffalo Rose in downtown Golden. Doors open and delicious food service starts at 4:00. Learn to swing dance with a free dance lesson 4:00-5:00! Then enjoy entertaining live BIG BAND JAZZ MUSIC from 5:00 to 7:30 by the Flatirons Jazz Orchestra - featuring Deborah Stafford. Dance or just enjoy the great Swing Era music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and more played on one of Colorado great historic stages. All ages welcome.
Dance or just listen to the great Swing Era music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and more. All ages welcome – under 18 with a guardian. Tickets
Location:
The Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
FREE WORKOUT WEEK at Unite Fitness December 15-21!
Stay strong, energized, and consistent this holiday season with a week of free workouts on us! Bring your workout buddies, friends, family and neighbors! From Burn & Build, Low-Impact Build, Heavy Build, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga we have classes to suit everyone!
Sign up via - https://unite.fitness/schedule/ and choose ‘FREE FITNESS WEEK’ on checklist. Promotion is live 12/14 to book into classes 12/15-21. We'd love to see you all. Any questions please email contact@unite.fitness.
Location:
Unite Fitness
2600 East St. (map)
The Golden Word - 12/14/25
Live Music for Sunday, Dec. 14th
- 3-6PM Alibi @ Golden Mill
- 4:30-7:30PM Eric Lane @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
4-7PM Chuck Grossman @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Pretty Golden Home
“Pretty Golden Homes,” as shown in the Colorado Transcript, 1905 and 1906
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In 1905 and 1906, the Transcript ran a series of articles titled “Pretty Golden Homes.” Each one included a photo and some information about a house and the family that lived there. Unfortunately, most of the scanned images are of poor quality, but the articles are interesting. Some of the houses are still around.
120 Years Ago
The December 14, 1905 Colorado Transcript featured the house at 1510 Washington, home of Mrs . Ella Rubey.
One of the handsomest and most convenient residences in Golden is that of Mrs . Ella Rubey , located on Washington avenue , between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, directly opposite the Jefferson county court house. It was erected as a speculation in 1899 by P. O. Unger, and disposed of a year later to the Rubey family, who have made several important improvements in the property since that time. It is constructed of Golden pressed brick, and the workmanship throughout is of a high class . The house has eight large and conveniently arranged rooms, with commodious basement, bathrooms, closets and pantry. There is an excellent furnace heating plant, and the house is electric lighted. The exterior of this fine home consists of one and one-half lots, the well-kept lawn and flower beds making this one of Golden’s beauty spots.
Colorado Transcript – December 14, 1905
The house stayed in the Rubey family until 1945, then went through several hands, serving as both a residence and a commercial property. Foothills Art Center acquired the property in 1984 and used it as exhibit space, classrooms, offices, and gift shop at various times. They sold it in 2022 in preparation for their expansion into the Astor House.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. West wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 43°F
Monday: Sunny, 64°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 40°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 61°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 40°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain, 65°F
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 36°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 51°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 39°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 65°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain, 44°F
Saturday: Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny, 58°F
News About Golden - December 14, 2025
City of Golden Police Blotter
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Supporters
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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, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, 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 Vic DeMaria
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, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, and Steve & M.L. Richardson
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
