November Sunrise
Photo by Jen Rutter
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Nov. 16th
- 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
- 12-4PM - Mala Making
- 12-4PM - The Golden Mill Holiday & Craft Show
- 12:30-1:30PM - Golden Teen Art Exhibition Reception
- 2:30-4:30PM - Textile Society @ The Library
- 3PM - Autumn Symphony Showcase
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
12-4PM The Golden Mill Holiday & Craft Show @ Golden Mill
Celebrate the season at The Golden Mill! Join us for a fall-inspired day of artisans, food, and gifts.
Browse handcrafted goods from local makers
Enjoy seasonal bites and drinks from The Golden Mill’s vendors
Find unique treasures and early holiday gifts while supporting small businesses
Soak up the autumn atmosphere, connect with your community, and shop local. More information
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
12:30-1:30PM Golden Teen Art Exhibition Reception @ Golden Library
Celebrate the Golden Library's Teen Art Exhibition with the artists! Learn all about the art on display and the artists who created it. Light refreshments will be provided. More information.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
2:30-4:30PM Textile Society @ The Library
Spin a yarn at Golden Library's drop-in fiber arts program. Relax with your craft for a few hours while fiber enthusiasts help you through difficult patterns or simply explain a new-to-you technique. All skill levels welcome. More information
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
3PM Autumn Symphony Showcase @ Jefferson Unitarian Church
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra musicians performing chamber music. More information
Location:
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue (Map)
Last Night's International Day @ Mines
Photo by Carol Freza
The Golden Word - 11/16/25
Live Music for Sunday, Nov. 16th
- 3-6PM Lauren Joy @ Golden Mill
- More Live Music
4-7PM Chuck Grossman @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Life in Golden, 1950
Representative Baby Boomers
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75 Years Ago
The November 16, 1950 Colorado Transcript reported on the ongoing, terrifying polio epidemic. They were anticipating that the U.S. would reach 31,000 new cases by the end of the year. This was a scary time to be a parent, and–thanks to the post-World War II baby boom–there were a lot of parents in Golden. In 1950, we still had five years of anxiety ahead. A vaccine was developed in 1955. For a really impressive graph showing the difference it made, check out ourworldindata.org/polio.
In other news, the owner of a pinball machine was fined $25 for allowing a minor to play on the machine.
People who wanted to invite a Mines student to be their guest at Thanksgiving were instructed how to sign up. The paper said that this was a long-standing tradition in Golden.
Everyone was invited to a square dance at Central School (later Mitchell Elementary, at 12th and Jackson). A square dance club from Denver would be giving an exhibition before the dance.
The Bunzel Addition to the City was accepted.
The streetcars had been eliminated the previous June, and residents who lived along 44th Street were still waiting for the service to be replaced by the promised bus line. The Transcript pointed out that this loss of transportation was causing Golden to lose some of its regular shoppers.
The Golden Theater had several Westerns scheduled, including Destry Rides Again, When the Daltons Rode, and I Shot Billy the Kid.
The paper included an editorial saying that Armistice Day should be abolished. It was established at the end of World War I, to celebrate the end of “the war to end all wars.” Since we had since gone through another World War and were already involved in Korea, there was a certain bitterness at the idea of celebrating the end of war.
The Jolly Rancher–still located on Washington Avenue at that time–reminded people to buy hostess gifts for Thanksgiving. The store would be open from 11AM-3PM on Thanksgiving day.
Watson’s Poultry Farm was offering to deliver oven-dressed turkeys, any day, anywhere.
There were several ads placed by successful candidates from the recent election, thanking those who had voted for them, and one rather grumpy ad by someone who had unsuccessfully campaigned to set up a Small Claims Court in Golden.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. East wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 43°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 59°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny, 57°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 37°F
Wednesday: Chance Rain Showers, 54°F
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 34°F
Thursday: Chance Rain And Snow, 46°F
Thursday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 32°F
Friday: Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 44°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 31°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 51°F
News About Golden - November 16, 2025
Nature’s light show: Golden sees stellar skies Nov. 10-12
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
In Colorado, beautiful sunsets, sunrises and starry skies are a regular occurrence. But, for the week of Nov. 10, Mother Nature took things to another level and gave locals a real light show... Read more...
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