Icy Blue and Cold
Photo by Carol Freza
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Nov. 30th
- All day - Letters to Santa
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Museum Store Sunday
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Church Services
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 12-5PM - Foothills Art Center - Holiday Art Market
- 12-2PM - Paleo Climate Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
- 6PM - David Arkenstone @ Buffalo Rose
- 7:30PM - Stocking Stuffers
- For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
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Museum Store Sunday
Museums foster appreciation and knowledge of art, nature, culture, science, and history. When you purchase a gift from the museum store, you help to sustain the museum’s service to their community and the public. Products found in museum stores are curated just like the works displayed in their respective institutions, with many items often developed exclusively by the museum, resulting in distinctive and unique offerings. Be A Patron on Museum Store Sunday and all year round. More information
Colorado Railroad Museum Gift Shop
17155 W. 44th Avenue
303-279-4591
Map
Dinosaur Ridge Gift Shop
16831 W. Alameda Pkwy, Morrison
303-697-3466
Map
Foothills Art Center Gift Shop
809 15th Street
303-279-3922
Map
Golden History Museum & Park Gift Shop
923 10th St.
303-278-3557
Map
Mines Museum Gift Shop
Colorado School of Mines
1310 Maple Street
303-273-3815
Map
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Gift Shop
200 Violet Street, Unit 140
303-277-0377
Map
12-2PM Paleo Climate Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
Colorado’s paleo past was vastly different than what you see before you today. Today it is dominated by mountains and foothills, but its past had varying shades of climate and environmental change. From semi-arid deserts to swampy rivers and palm forests, white-capped sand dunes to wave rippled beaches.
Now you can dive deep into this ancient world with our exciting 2-hour Dinosaur Ridge paleoenvironment and paleoclimatology walking tour. Register
Location:
Dinosaur Ridge
16831 West Alameda Parkway (Map)
The Golden Word - 11/30/25
December 17th - A Holiday Evening with the Symphony
Join us for an enchanting evening of music and fine dining at the Buffalo Rose in historic downtown Golden, Colorado on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Now in its 73rd season, the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra—under the inspired direction of J. Arturo González—will fill the beautifully restored Buffalo Rose Event Venue with the joyous sounds of the season. Audiences will enjoy a rich two-set program of contemporary holiday favorites and timeless classics performed by the orchestra’s ensemble of celebrated woodwind and string musicians.
This elegant dinner concert pairs extraordinary music with a festive culinary experience curated by the Buffalo Rose’s award-winning chef, Chris Zekos, who is recognized in the Colorado culinary scene for crafting innovative seasonal menus. Guests will enjoy a specially prepared 3-course holiday dinner in one of Golden’s most iconic venues, blending the warmth of community with the magic of live symphonic music all for a charitable cause.
All ticket proceeds directly support the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, helping to sustain its future performances, educational programs, and community outreach.
Seating is limited—reserve your place now for a truly special night in Golden. Ticket pricing is includes the music and the 3-course meal. All beverages are provided on a “cash basis”, meaning all drinks are sold separately. Meal selections are made a ticket check-out.
In order to balance out the seating at each table, all tickets purchases require 2 seats minimum. Please email information@buffalorose.net if you wish to purchase a single seat.
Learn more and purchase tickets
Location:
The Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
Live Music for Sunday, Nov. 30th
- 4:30-7:30PM Rob Wivchar @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- 6PM David Arkenstone & Friends @ Buffalo Rose
- 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 Long Tradition of Protecting Golden
Loveland Hose Company
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114 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.
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 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.
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. The Legion is still there!
The Golden Volunteer Fire Department continues its long tradition of recruiting and training top-notch firefighters.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 14, with temperatures rising to around 16 overnight. North northeast wind around 3 mph.
Sunday: Snow likely after 11am. Cloudy. High near 25, with temperatures falling to around 22 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night: Snow likely before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night: Light Snow Likely, 17°F
Monday: Sunny, 40°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 25°F
Tuesday: Partly Sunny, 49°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Cloudy then Light Snow Likely, 26°F
Wednesday: Light Snow Likely, 32°F
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy, 19°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny, 41°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 24°F
Friday: Partly Sunny, 44°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 31°F
Saturday: Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 48°F
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 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, 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
