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Events for Wednesday, Dec. 10th
- 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
- 9-11AM - Golden Startup Coffee
- 9-10:30AM - Golden Walks
- 9AM-1:30PM - Holiday Bazaar @ The Courthouse
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 10AM-5PM - Foothills Art Center - Holiday Art Market
- 10AM-2:30PM - Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Demo Days
- 10:15-11:15AM - Discovery Play
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 1-3PM - Be Bold. Be Free. Paint What You See! | Watercolor Workshop
- 2:30PM - Art in Public Places Subcommittee Meeting
- 3PM - Weekly Jam Session
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 5-7PM - Wire Sculptures with Holly Nordeck from Foothills Art Center
- 6PM - Bingo Night
- 6PM - Holiday Open Mic Night
- 6:30PM - Wednesday Night Trivia
- 6:30-8:30PM - Trivia Wednesdays
- 6:30PM - Historic Preservation Board Meeting
- 6:30-8PM - Wine, Women, and Wealth (WWW) in Golden
- 6:30PM - Cowboy Christmas Cookie Decorating
- 7-11PM - Country Line Dancing with Jeff Goodwin and The Front Range Cowboys
- 7:30PM - Stocking Stuffers
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10AM-2:30PM Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Demo Days @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Come join us at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum 2025 Demo Days!
November 12th
Working with fun/new materials 10 am - 2 pm
November 19th
Introduction to Appliqué-Collage 10 am - 2 pm
December 3rd
Twister Sisters 12 pm - 4 pm
December 10th
English Paper Piecing 10 am - 12 pm
Sashiko 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
More information
Location:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street (Map)
When:
10AM-2:30PM on Wednesday, Dec. 10th
1-3PM Be Bold. Be Free. Paint What You See! | Watercolor Workshop @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
In this 2 session watercolor class, participants will capture what is seen – the scene, the object, or the person in an understandable way. Participants will learn about composition and color, values and abstract shapes, and how to tie all the elements together to create a unique painting. Participants will also explore how to use those elements to communicate the emotion behind the subject matter. This class meets twice on 12/10 and 12/17. Register
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
5-7PM Wire Sculptures with Holly Nordeck from Foothills Art Center @ Golden Library
Explore the possibilities of what you can do with wire in an accessible and inviting way with local artist Holly Nordeck. Participants will learn how the basics of sculpture principles such as shape, space and size – all while making art personal to them. All skill levels are welcome. This program is exclusive to adults 19 and older. Register
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
6:30PM Historic Preservation Board Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers
- 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 planning@cityofgolden.net
- Provide in-person comment (limited to 3 minutes) during the meeting, at 6:30PM.
This year, the Historic Preservation Board has been studying the complex puzzle of how to preserve historic buildings and protect historic districts without impinging on the rights of property owners. Tonight, they will review a proposed change to the municipal code and decide whether it is ready to forward to Council. Learn more.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (Map)
6:30-8:30PM Trivia Wednesdays @ Golden Mill
Trivia Night at the Golden Mill is now Wednesday!
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champ? Join us at The Golden Mill for Denver’s most competitive trivia night, with Geeks Who Drink! What to expect:
- Fast-paced fun with a variety of trivia challenges
- Prizes for the winners
Free to play – bring your brainpower, not your wallet! Gather your team, grab some delicious food and drinks, and see if you’ve got what it takes to claim the trivia crown. Don’t miss the fun – see you there!
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
When:
6:30-8:30PM on Wednesday, Dec. 10th
7-11PM Country Line Dancing with Jeff Goodwin and The Front Range Cowboys @ Buffalo Rose
Kick Up Your Heels at the Buffalo Rose! Get ready to boot scoot and boogie at Golden's hottest country night! Join Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys for an evening of toe-tapping tunes and line dancing that'll have you two-stepping till closing time. Buffalo Rose (main venue)
Location:
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
The Golden Word - 12/10/25
Live Music for Wednesday, Dec. 10th
- 6-9PM Chris Koltak @ Miners Saloon
- More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
6PM Open Mic @ Cannonball Creek
6PM Open Mic @ Scully's Cafe
6PM Live Music @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Generous Golden Citizens
The Koenig Mercantile (Now the Old Capitol Grill) – Golden History Museum collection
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94 Years Ago
GENEROUS GOLDEN CITIZENS OVERSUBSCRIBE WELFARE FUND
$2,500 Will Be Available for Relief of Needy
The December 10, 1931 Colorado Transcript announced the launch of a new Golden Welfare Fund. A recent survey had shown that many “heads of household” in Golden were unemployed, and that their families were deprived of food, clothing, and fuel. The new Welfare Fund was designed to accept donations of cash, clothing, and–if possible–food. The board members were encouraged by their initial canvass of the community. Many Golden teachers and employees at the School of Mines had pledged to donate a certain amount from their wages.
People were squeamish about the term “charity,” so the board was careful to explain that recipients had to work in order to receive relief funds. Women and children were exempt from the work requirement.
Most of the men did street work: a February 11, 1932 article reported that the Welfare Association was spending about $16 a day for labor. By that time, twenty blocks of city streets had been graveled. The crews were employed three days a week. The workers were paid with credit to local stores, rather than cash.
The Koenig Mercantile at 12th and Washington was providing a storeroom for donated clothing and food, and volunteer relief workers were there on most days to distribute the goods. The Red Cross was providing coal for needy families, and the Golden Relief Association was in charge of distributing it.
The relief program ended in the spring. Apparently, it was assumed that families could take of themselves during warm weather. The following November, a new funds drive was organized, and the program was resumed.
Transcript references to the Golden Welfare Fund dwindled after Roosevelt was elected, as Federal Government programs began to provide work and old age pensions.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 47°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny, 62°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 40°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 60°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 41°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 62°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 36°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 63°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 61°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 38°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 59°F
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Sponsors:
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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 Vic DeMaria
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
