Lights in Parfet Park
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Dec. 11th
- All day - Letters to Santa
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Golden Sports
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 10AM-5PM - Foothills Art Center - Holiday Art Market
- 11AM-12PM - Alison Kimble - Gift of Impermanence
- 11AM-1PM - Medicare Mix & Mingle Club
- 2:30-4:30PM - Weekly Demonstration - What do you stand for?
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 4:15-5:15PM - Golden BEYOND Days - LEGO Builders
- 5-9PM - Backcountry Film Festival Tour / Community Winter Gear Sale
- 5-8PM - Winter Visual Arts Juried Exhibition
- 5-8PM - Ladies Night Out
- 5:30-7PM - North Ford Complete Street - Small Group Meeting
- 6-8PM - Trivia Night
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6-8PM - K2 Film Night
- 6-10PM - Wax N' Suds
- 6:30PM - CANCELED: Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
8AM Watch the Army Conquer South Table Mountain
South Table Mountain - Photo by Frank Hanou
This morning, a stalwart group of mountaineers will load rucksacks with toys and food, hike up and down South Table Mountain, and then proceed to the Golden Pantry and Thrift. Once there, they will unload the rucksacks, making separate piles of toys and non-perishable food, and donate it all to Golden Pantry and Thrift.
Participants will include members of
- the U.S. Army Region VIII (based in the Federal Center)
- the Breckenridge Vipers Professional Hockey team
- Boy Scout Troop 620 (Highlands Ranch)
- School of Mines ROTC.
- This is a civilian, kid, and family friendly event, and all are welcome to join them!
They will meet at the Olivine Trail Head (map) at 8AM, beginning the hike no later than 8:15. They will go up the Golden Summit Trail and come down on the Lubahn Trail (map). They will proceed to Golden Pantry & Thrift (1401 Ford - map), where they will be met by Pantry Staff.
A good time will be had by all, and Golden families will benefit from the hikers' generosity!
11AM-12PM Alison Kimble - Gift of Impermanence @ Golden Community Center
What if your greatest fear held the key to your most vibrant and meaningful life? Join Alison Kimble, Death Doula, for a conversation about living with death as a teacher. A light lunch will be served. More information Ages 50+ activity
Location:
Golden Community Center
1470 10th Street (Map)
4:15-5:15PM Golden BEYOND Days - LEGO Builders @ Golden Library
What is a Golden BEYOND Day? It’s a full hour of mix-mash activities and crafts all designed around a given theme. You’re invited to simply have fun!
Today’s Activities: Lego Builders
We’re bringing out all our LEGOs® just for you! Stop by and tap into your budding artist and engineer spirit as you put your creative mind to work! Plus, we’ll have one bonus builder activity available, such as KEVA Planks or Snap Circuits.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
4:15-5:15PM on Thursday, Dec. 11th
5-9PM Backcountry Film Festival Tour / Community Winter Gear Sale @ Colorado Mountain Club
Join us for our Community Winter Gear Sale from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. where you can sell your gently used winter sports equipment, purchase pre-loved gear from other outdoor enthusiasts, and get exclusive deals on new gear from Out and Back. Gear experts from Out and Back will evaluate and price your items on-site. $10 for just the Community Gear Sale with drinks and snacks, or for $25 you can also enjoy the Backcountry Film Festival along with prize drawings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Backcountry Film Festival | More information
Location:
Colorado Mountain Club
15605 W 32nd Avenue (Map)
5-8PM Winter Visual Arts Juried Exhibition @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
A variety of media, including watercolor, pastel, oils, ceramics, jewelry and mixed media will be on display created by Foothills Art Center Studio Artists and Members of Open Studio. The show will be judged and awards given to the winning artists. More information
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
5:30-7PM North Ford Complete Street Mtg @ Cannonball Creek
Miss the October 9th public Open House for North Ford Complete Street? Join staff for a more casuals drop-in discussion of the alternatives and other project information previously shared with the community. Visit Guiding Golden for more information.
Location:
Cannonball Creek Brewing
303 N. Washington Ave. (map)
The Golden Word - 12/11/25
Live Music for Thursday, Dec. 11th
- 5-8PM Taylor Frederick @ Golden Mill
- More Live Music
6PM Daddy Good Times @ New Terrain Brewing
7-10PM Open Jam Night @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: A Rapid Transition After Pearl Harbor
Colorado Transcript - December 11, 1941
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84 Years Ago
America was electrified into spontaneous united action by the unprovoked attack United States' territory by Japan at 7:55 a. m. Sunday. The bombing of Pearl Harbor. Hawaii, was distinctly heard over a shortwave set by John and Charles Bullard of Golden.... In a brief 500-word message to Congress Monday President Roosevelt announced a state of war with Japan exists, which was confirmed practically unanimously by both houses of congress immediately after, their being only one dissenting vote by a woman member in the House of Representatives.
Colorado Transcript - December 11, 1941
America scrambled to respond, wanting to support the war effort, but as yet unsure what to do.
Governor Ralph Carr sent a telegram Golden's Civil Defense Coordinator advising him to organize the police and fire departments to fend off sabotage of strategic targets. They were to protect industries, utilities, dams, bridges and other facilities.
The rest of the paper, which had been planned before the Sunday morning attack, was full of Christmas ads.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 50 overnight. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 59°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Saturday: Sunny, 62°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 35°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 64°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 42°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 62°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 40°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 60°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 38°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 57°F
News About Golden - December 11, 2025
Road Closure
Colorado School of Mines Neighbors,19th Street will be closed in both directions between Elm Street and Illinois Street December 22 - 23 and December 29 through January 10. Two-way traffic on 19th Street will be temporarily restored December 24 through January 9. During the 19th Street closure, vehicle traffic will detour to Elm Street, 17th Street, and Illinois Street. Please use caution during these closures as safety is our top priority.
Regards,
Traci Case
Chief of Staff
Infrastructure and Operations
Colorado School of Mines
‘Wonderful Life’ radio play delivers holiday warmth at Miners Alley
By Alex Miller
OnStage Colorado
t’s a neat idea, to take a familiar story and stage it as a live-radio play, and this version of the warhorse Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful Life is a nice holiday option for those who want a bit of tinsel … but not too much. It’s the tale of George Bailey — a desperate small-town banker brought back from the edge by a helpful angel trainee who shows him how much love and friendship he’s fostered in his hometown... Read more...
City of Golden Weekly Digest
In this issue... Download PDF below.
Golden council competition decides how the cookie crumbles
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Throughout the year, Golden City Councilors Patty Evans and Lisa Vitry have been bringing baked goods to the monthly Coffee with Councilors community meetings.
And, based on attendees’ feedback, the two started a friendly rivalry about whose baked goods were better... Read more...
Judith Vidal PhD '09 named codirector of Nexus program
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Judith Vidal PhD '09 has been appointed as codirector of Nexus, a strategic partnership between Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies (NRL)... Read more...
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