The Lights are Still in Full Splendor!
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Jan. 9th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9-10:30AM - Community Marketing Stakeholder Committee
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 10AM-12:30PM - Wheel Throwing
- 11AM-1PM - Medicare Mix & Mingle Club
- 2-4PM - Intro to Portraits in Watercolor
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 4:30-6PM - REDI Task Force Meeting
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6-10PM - Wax N' Suds
- 6-8:30PM - Intro to Pattern Drafting - Draft a Basic Sloper
- 6:30PM - Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
9-10:30AM Community Marketing Stakeholder Committee @ City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting 9AM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
The Community Marketing Stakeholder Committee will review the Olde Golden Holidays events (Candlelight Walk, Holiday Parade, and Jingle on the Avenue).
They will discuss Goldens in Golden, which is coming up on February 8th. They will have three group photos under the arch and dog-centric vendors "adjacent to" Parfet Park.
They will also discuss applying for a grant from the Colorado Tourism Office. There are several categories of projects that would be eligible for a grant. One possibility they will discuss is adding digital screens or kiosks to the Visitors Center. This grant requires a local contribution, but the state will match every $1 of local funds with $4 of State Tourism money.
They will review the Marketing Plan for 2025, which promotes Golden as "The Perfect Day." The goal is to make Golden the "#1 preferred day trip destination for people who live in our geographic target areas." (See p. 8 of the meeting packet.)
The target areas include
- Denver metro area (including Golden)
- Front Range from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs
- Out-of-state visitors.
The target demographics are:
- Millenials (29-44 years old)
- Families with children (25-54 years old)
- Empty nesters (50 up to retirement)
The budget for 2025 is $524,423, plus anything left from the 2024 budget. Most of this goes to consultants, paid advertising, and the company that maintains the VisitGolden.com website. (See p. 15 of the meeting packet.)
11AM-1PM Medicare Mix & Mingle Club @ the Community Center
Meet new friends, ask questions, and enjoy a laid-back time filled with lunch, games, activities, and great conversation! A relaxed atmosphere to laugh, learn, and meet new people! Get updates and your questions answered about Medicare.
You can register online by going to https://rec.cityofgolden.gov/, in person at GCC or over the phone by calling 303-384-8100. Space is limited!
Direct Link to register online can be found by clicking here.
More information
4:30-6PM REDI Task Force Meeting @ Public Works Building
The REDI (Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Task Force is composed of community members and city staff who have a key role in implementing aspects of the REDI Action Plan, finalized by the City in November of 2022.
The Task Force focuses on promoting accountability for implementing the REDI Action Plan and coordinating community-wide efforts to advance equity.
The task force meets monthly in Council Chambers (911 10th St.) on the first Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
City of Golden Public Works Bldg
1445 10th Street (map)
5-7PM Burger Night @ American Legion
Visit the American Legion Post tonight for a dinner!
Plain Hamburger $9.00/with Fries
Cheeseburger $10/with Fries
Onion Rings $1/extra
The public is always welcome .
American Legion Post 21
500 9th Street (map)
6:30PM Economic Development Commission @ City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6:30PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to edcomm@cityofgolden.net
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 6:30PM.
EDComm will discuss a new grant program for small businesses. The Downtown Development Authority has offered grants to businesses located downtown. The Golden Urban Renewal Authority is just starting to offer grants to businesses in GURA districts. Many Golden-based non-profit organizations are eligible for Thriving Communities grants. This new program is intended to support all of the businesses that are not located in downtown or GURA districts. Eligible projects include "Physical Improvements" and "Professional Services." See p. 6 of the meeting packet to learn more about the grants program.
They will review their work plan for 2025. They plan to begin hosting industry events and creating marketing materials about Golden's economy.
EDComm has a $70,000 budget (not counting staffing costs). The budget appears on p. 16 of the meeting packet.
Live Music for Thursday, Jan. 9th
- More Live Music
6PM Deer Creek Sharp Shooters @ New Terrain Brewing
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Double Duty for the Opera House Roof
Golden Opera House with “GOLDEN” painted on the roof – Dan Abbott Collection
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89 Years Ago
The January 9, 1936 Colorado Transcript announced that the Colorado National Guard planned to label towns so that aviators could identify them from the air. The display was also supposed to include an arrow, pointing to the nearest landing field. Mayor Jones speculated that the word “GOLDEN” would be painted on the roof of the Armory, the Opera House, or on one of the buildings on the Mines campus. Evidently the Opera House was chosen.
The Transcript‘s “Avenue Flashes” October 15, 1936 column stated that “Historic old opera house in Golden now does duty as a guide to flyers—on the roof is painted in large letters the word G O L D E N with a directing arrow.” The arrow isn’t visible in the photo above, so perhaps it appeared on the west slope of the roof.
Weather
Overnight: A chance of snow. Cloudy. Low around 24, with temperatures rising to around 27 overnight. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday: Snow likely before 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 28, with temperatures falling to around 24 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 11°F
Friday: Sunny, 39°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow, 28°F
Saturday: Chance Light Snow, 40°F
Saturday Night: Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy, 19°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 34°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 15°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 33°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 15°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 41°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 24°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 50°F
News About Golden - January 9, 2024
City of Golden Weekly Digest
Mines men’s basketball team wraps up tough non-con schedule, unleashes full press on RMAC foes
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
As the famous sports adage says, “If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best.”
That’s a philosophy the Colorado School of Mines men’s basketball players and coaches have taken to heart during a challenging non-conference schedule... Read more...
Colorado snow totals for Jan. 7-8, 2025
By Brooke Eberle
Denver Post
The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for Jan. 7-8, 2025 as of 6 a.m. Wednesday... Read more...
Payne Institute for Public Policy Welcomes Dr. Richard Luarkie as director of the Native American Mining and Energy Sovereignty Initiative
By Erich Kirshner
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
The Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Luarkie as the Director of the Native American Mining and Energy Sovereignty Initiative... Read more...
Leslie Lamberson, Scott Strong named Fryrear Chairs for Innovation and Excellence
By Jasmine Leonas
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Leslie Lamberson, associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Scott Strong, teaching professor of applied mathematics and statistics, have been awarded the Ben L. Fryrear Endowed Chair for Innovation and Excellence at Colorado School of Mines... Read more...
Local Real Estate Investment Firm Adds 13 Properties to Portfolio
Mile High CRE
Spartan Investment Group (Spartan), a Golden-based privately held real estate investment firm specializing in the self-storage industry, is closing 2024 having raised $100 million in capital. The capital raise fueled the firm’s robust acquisition activity across the country — adding 13 new properties and six new markets to its self-storage portfolio. Spartan CIO, president and co-founder made the announcement... Read more...
Rock climbers gain protection in legislation signed into law by Biden
By John Meyer
Denver Post
A proposal by federal agencies that could have severely limited the use of fixed climbing anchors in wilderness areas is now dead, following adoption of legislation signed into law by President Biden last weekend... Read more...
Jefferson County Public Health Urges Radon Testing for Healthier Homes
By Jefferson County Public Health
Jefferson County, Colo. — Radon, an invisible and odorless gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and is responsible for about 200 deaths every year in Colorado. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) urges residents to prioritize radon testing, taking advantage of free test giveaways, to protect their health and homes... Read more...
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