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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Nov. 8th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Church Services
- 9AM-2PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 12-4PM - Mala Making
- 1-3PM - Teen Clay Winter Gnomes, 12+
- 2PM - Good Night, Oscar
- 2-3PM - Tween Scene: Weave Got This!
- 3PM - Soup There It Is!
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
1-3PM Teen Clay Winter Gnomes, 12+ @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Creating gnomes out of clay is so much fun! In this workshop, we walk you step by step to create an adorable gnome using various hand-building methods. We show you creative ways to decorate your gnome to match your style and incorporate any themes you may want your new friend to have. Register
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
2-3PM Tween Scene: Weave Got This! @ Golden Library
Get crafty and see what you can weave! Build your own loom and learn simple weaving techniques to create a one-of-a-kind bookmark to take home. No previous weaving experience is needed. Just bring your creativity and get ready to weave some fun with other tweens! Register
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
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)
Live Music for Sunday, Nov. 8th
- 3-6PM Lucas Parker & Jessica Paige @ Golden Mill
- 4-7:30PM Sunday Swing with The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra
- More Live Music
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Just Do It
Source: envisioningtheamericandream.com
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109 Years Ago
The Federal Government took a heavy-handed approach in demanding "patriotism" during World War I. One of their many campaigns was reflected in the November 8, 1917 Colorado Transcript.
WILL REPORT SLACKERS
Every housewife in Jefferson county should bear in mind that it is imperative that she sign a food pledge conservation card when requested to do so by the lieutenants in the various precincts in the county. This is a government work ordered by President Wilson and U. S. Food Administrator Herbert Hoover under authority of law. Those persons who refuse to sign food pledge cards must give their reasons for so doing. If these reasons are not acceptable to the government authorities, the names of all housewives refusing to sign the cards will be turned over to agents of the Department of Justice for investigation.
Federal Food Administrator John C. Vivian, of Jefferson county, will be obliged under the law to perform this duty. Each of his precinct chairman have been instructed to report the names of all persons refusing to sign with the reasons for so doing. Mr . Vivian has no discretion in this matter and will be obliged to follow the strict letter of the law in reporting all who refuse to sign or co-operate with the government in any way.
Government to Investigate All Who Refuse to Sign the Food Pledge Cards
Mr. Vivian received a telegram yesterday telling him to report all hotel, restaurant and boarding house owners who fail to observe Tuesday as meatless day and Wednesday as wheatless day.
Colorado Transcript - November 8, 1917
Grumbling was not tolerated. The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 made it a crime "to speak disloyally, profanely, or abusively about the government, the Constitution, the military, or the flag."
Weather
Overnight: Clear, with a low around 39. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday: Sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, 45°F
Monday: Sunny, 69°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 43°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 67°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 41°F
Veterans Day: Sunny, 63°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 41°F
Thursday: Sunny, 66°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 41°F
Friday: Sunny, 67°F
Friday Night: Mostly Clear, 43°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 65°F
News About Golden - November 8, 2026
New Huntsman Trailhead Opens in Clear Creek Canyon Park
Jefferson County Parks & Open Space
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Jefferson County Parks & Open Space is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new Huntsman Trailhead in Clear Creek Canyon Park on November 6, 2026. The Huntsman Trailhead provides expanded access, improved parking, new amenities, and a direct connection to the newly renamed Clear Creek Trail, formerly known as the Peaks to Plains Trail... Read more...
New trail segment opens in Clear Creek Canyon
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Hikers, cyclists, rock climbers and anglers, take note: There’s a new trail segment open west of Golden... Read more...
School of Mines staff member creates avalanche safety app just in time for snow season
By Ethan Carlson
Denver Channel 7
GOLDEN, Colo. — The curriculum at the Colorado School of Mines isn't easy, and students deserve a break. That's part of what drives the university's outdoor recreation program... Read more...
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Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month or $1,175/year)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Battery, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Earth Sweet Boutique, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Unite Fitness
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $575/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum,, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $285/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, in memory of Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, 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, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Steve & M.L. Richardson, Jeremy & Stephanie Keller, AC Development, Golden PT & Pilates, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Mary Eiberger, and Jonathan Landman & Bonnie Vangilder, Vic DeMaria
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $115/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, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, 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, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh, Edgar Walker, Bivy Beer Bar, Nancy Cooper, Jane & Mike Templeton, Vicki Greivel, Kim McDonough, Carie Chimbel, Peggy Brochtrup, Cindy & Matt Finley, Kelly Fry, Esther Kettering, Tom & Susan Roberts, Vicki Greivel, GoGood Golden, Sandra Dallas, Nanette Johnson, and Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch
Followers:
($5-9.99/month or $55/year)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, Alicia Zimmerman, Tamara Feucht, Golden Brokers, Diane Tiberi, Cathy Larocca, Dave Cole, and Rachael Kenney-Reid
