Wild Horse and Atomic Cowboy
Photo by Richard Luckin
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Nov. 21st
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 7:30AM - Golden Young Professionals Monthly Membership Meeting
- 8:30-9:30AM - Golden Women in Business Book Club*
- 9-11AM - Petition-Signing Event: Limit City Spending without Voter Approval
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 12-1PM - Lunch 'n Learn - Property Management & Investment Properties
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 4-11PM - Cheese Night with Cheese Ranch!
- 4-5:30PM - Create Your Own Guppet
- 5-7PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 5-7PM - Denver West Quilt Artists Group Meeting
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6-8PM - Herbal Sourdough Bread & Herbal Salt Making and Tasting
- 6-10PM - Wax N' Suds
- 6PM - CMC Presents: Teton Gravity Research Film Festival: Beyond the Fantasy
- 6PM - Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Regular Meeting
- 6:30-7:45PM - Skills to Unite as Community
- 6:30-8PM - Wreath Making Workshop
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
3-4:30PM CSAB and PC @ City Hall
Members of the Community Sustainability Advisory Board and Planning Commission will discuss and work together on a draft recommendation intended for City Council, pertaining to new energy building codes for new construction. Agenda.
City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
9-11AM - Petition Signing Event @ Humble House Cafe
Golden Residents Count will be answering questions and collecting signatures on their petition to limit City spending to $20 million without voter approval. Learn more.
Humble House Cafe
1208 Washington Ave (map)
12-1PM Lunch & Learn with the Chamber - Property Management
Come join us over the lunch hour at Wrigley's to learn about key factors in property management and rentals in our local community. Presented by Bob Varnum.
More information
Wrigley's Chicago Bar & Grill
18200 W. Colfax Avenue (map)
4-5:30PM Create Your Own Guppet @ The Library
In November 1969, millions of children were introduced to the amazing Muppets on Sesame Street. Now, it's your turn to join the fun! Create your very own "Guppets" (puppets made in Golden) using everyday items like socks and newspapers. Plus, you'll pick up a few tips on how to bring your unique Guppets to life!
Regististration Required - spaces limited
Golden Library
1019 10th St. (map)
5-7PM Chicken Strips Dinner @ The American Legion
Join us for chicken strips and salad for $8. The public is welcome!
American Legion Post 21
500 9th Street (map)
6PM CMC Presents: Teton Gravity Research Film Festival: Beyond the Fantasy @ Friedhoff Hall
Teton Gravity Research (TGR) Film Festival is coming to Golden on November 20th and 21st! “Beyond the Fantasy” is more than just a film; it's a testament to the power of turning dreams into reality. The film features an array of awe-inspiring locations, including Austria, Norway, British Columbia, Alaska, and Jackson Hole.
TGR’s elite team of athletes pushes the boundaries in some of the wildest terrain across the globe, inspired by the winter of 23/24 that provided abnormal weather trends across the globe. Join Colorado Mountain Club at Friedhoff Hall at Colorado School of Mines for stunning cinematography, mind-blowing scenery, and TGR’s most progressive riding to date.
VIP Ticket: $25 | CMC Members: $15 | General Admission: $20
Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/sPAqpm4q1CU?si=u9VcgaYQ3MwB66o7
Tickets and more information
Colorado School of Mines, Friedhoff Hall
909-1011 15th Street (map)
6PM Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board @ Public Works Building
- Meeting Agenda
- The meeting will probably not be livestreamed, but you can check this page at 6PM. The recording should be posted on that page tomorrow.
- Attend the meeting @ Public Works Building - 1445 10th Street (map)
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 6PM.
The Planning Department has asked MTAB to review several proposed changes to our zoning code. One topic covers regulations for drive-throughs. The proposed regulations are geared to ensure that drive-throughs do not inconvenience bicycle traffic.
They are also asking MTAB to review the proposed parking standards, which detail how much parking (if any) is required for every land use type in town. Many land uses included in the table do not currently exist in town, such as a bowling alley, indoor shooting range, or crematorium. Several of the land use types categories do not have final parking recommendations, and say "Staff is actively evaluating this standard for final recommendation"
One change would be allowing restaurants to determine required parking based on square footage, rather than number of seats. The Planning Commission discussed this issue on October 2nd: "As an example, a projected restaurant in the Clayworks project would currently require 50 spaces for 242 seats. The new method would allow them to reduce required parking spaces from 50 down to 42 for a 10,343 sq ft space. The plans for Clayworks are still subject to change and may result in an even lower parking requirement (meeting memo, p. 2, paragraph 3)."
The third topic covers temporary land uses, such as farmers markets. The focus seems to be whether and how long storage containers would be allowed to remain in place. Currently there are standards for residential areas. Staff is proposed adding standards/limits to all zones. See p. 6 of the meeting memo.
6PM Parks & Recreation Board Meeting @ City Hall
One of several options for Heritage Dells Park
- Meeting Agenda & Packet
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 9AM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 9AM.
- Send email comments to rrogers@cityofgolden.net.
Art in the Parks
Representatives of the Public Art Commission will visit the Parks & Rec Board tonight. They will report on their plans to install up to $92,000 worth of art in Ulysses Park, which is currently being redesigned. They will also provide "general art updates," incuding plans for DeLong Park ($75,000), New Loveland Mine Park ($53,000), the triangle of City-owned land at the junction of East Street and South Golden Road ($75,000), and the Peaks to Plains Trail ($20,000). (p. 5 of the meeting packet)
Heritage Dells Park
They will review options for replacing the playground equipment at Heritage Dells Park. (p. 14 of the meeting packet)
Delay in Annexation
Staff will update them on planned delay in annexing property north of town for use as a "business park." Some portion of this land will be dedicated to parks/trails/open space. (p. 23 of the meeting packet)
Goals for 2025
Their goals for next year include continuing the pesticide-free pilot program at DeLong Park, where a group of volunteers meet weekly to pull weeds. They will also participate in developing an Open Space Master Plan. They will "Seek opportunities for engagement with south neighborhood" regarding the Bachman property. They will continue efforts "to engage youth in park and recreation activities." (p. 24 of the meeting packet)
Live Music for Thursday, Nov. 21st
- 5-8PM Josh Blackburn @ Golden Mill
- More Live Music
4-8PM Kenny Lee Young @ Barrels and Bottles
6PM Blue River Grass @ New Terrain Brewing
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: November 2015 Redux
9 Years Ago
- Saoirse Charis-Graves had a special guest at her Coffee with a Councilor: our new City Manager, Jason Slowinski.
- We had a City Council election, and the winners were Casey Brown and Saoirse Charis-Graves for the district jobs, and Marjorie Sloan for Mayor.
- Golden Beer Talks, then in its third year, hosted a representative from NIST in Boulder, who talked about the Atomic Clock.
- The Downtown Development Authority considered a modernist redesign of the Parfet Park bus stop.
- Golden hosted a belly dancing conference.
- A tree fell on the power lines to the M on Mount Zion, which caused the lights to burn out. The M-Blem was dark for several days, then the white bulbs were replaced by red while they waited for a shipment of new white bulbs.
- Golden High School presented The Addams Family.
- Miners Alley Playhouse opened their holiday play, A Tuna Christmas. Their Children’s Theater opened The Story of the Nutcracker.
- The merchants celebrated Small Business Saturday with an Elf contest. Shoppers were encouraged to visit Golden Businesses and post a selfie on social media. Customers who visited the most businesses were entered in a drawing for cash prizes.
- The Polar Express at the Railroad Museum, then in its second year, was already wildly popular and nearly sold out. Only single tickets were available by mid-November.
Golden History: Little Acorns
Heine Foss, Pete Coors, Bob Edwards, Cliff Evans, Bob Coomes, Joe Meyer and Mayford Peery bought a 6-pack of Coors for $400. Coors promised to autograph it, and the group planned to send it it President Carter’s brother, Billy.
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47 Years Ago
The November 21, 1977 Golden Transcript gave a thorough, cheerful recap of the recent “Golden Civic Foundation-Daily Transcript Community Auction.”
Considering the swanky event that the auction has become, it’s interesting to see its humble beginnings. They held it in the vacant Hested’s store. It started at 10AM and went on “all day–” presumably until they had sold the 600 donated auction items.
They raised $20,000 that day, and Mr. and Mrs. Foss pledged to match every dollar raised. The Civic Foundation’s goal, at that time, was to benefit the Golden core area. One of their early achievements had been to acquire the property at 10th and Washington, now occupied by the Visitors Center. The property had two vacant service station buildings prior to the Civic Foundation’s purchase. They razed the buildings and landscaped the property. In later years, they helped the city acquire land for the parking lots downtown. They also helped finance redevelopment of the Mitchell School property.
Today, the Civic Foundation may be best known for their grants to Golden’s non-profit organizations. This year’s auction raised more than $280,000.
Thank you to Wendy Weiman for sponsoring Golden History Moments for the month of November.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 8 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 43°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 64°F
Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 43°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny, 68°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 42°F
Sunday: Chance Light Rain, 54°F
Sunday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 30°F
Monday: Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny, 45°F
Monday Night: Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 32°F
Tuesday: Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 49°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow, 31°F
Wednesday: Chance Rain And Snow, 47°F
News About Golden - November 21, 2024
City of Golden Weekly Digest
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden Hayride Outpost, Kona Bowls, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, and Michael Mason
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, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, and The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
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, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, and Bud Rockhill
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, Casey & Gina Brown, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Carol Abel, 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, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, 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, and Kermit Shields.
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser
