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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Nov. 11th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8-10AM - Golden Startup Coffee
- 9-10:30AM - Golden Walks
- 9:30-10:30AM - Fit and Energize Exercise Class
- 10AM-12PM - Arts and Culture Commission - Art in Public Places Subcommittee Meeting
- 10AM-2PM - Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Demo Days - Embellish Your Quilt with Michael
- 10:15-11:15AM - Discovery Play
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 1-2:30PM - SPARK! Alzheimer's Association Program
- 3PM - Acoustic Preserves
- 4-6PM - Make or Mend Textile Meetup: Elbows, Knees, and Heels
- 6-7:30PM - The Enneagram in Community: Self-Reflection, Shared Laughter, and Empathy Building
- 6PM - Bingo Night
- 6:30-8:30PM - Trivia Night @ Golden Mill
- 6:30-8PM - Wine, Women, and Wealth (WWW) in Golden
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Prosper Update
The Prosper Affordable Housing Project Rising Rapidly - Photo by Pat Klein
Join the Golden Makers Harvest
The Golden Makers Group will host an event this Saturday (11/14) at Foothills Art Center. Are YOU a local Maker who would like to showcase your craft or lead a creative experience? Contact them at goldencomakers@gmail.com. Stipends are available for those leading hands-on activities. Learn more!
When:
Saturday, November 14th, 5-8PM
Where:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
10AM-12PM Arts and Culture Commission - Art in Public Places Subcommittee @ Golden History Museum
Two of the art pieces planned for the new City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- The meeting will not be broadcast, as it takes place off-camera
- Attend the meeting @ the History Museum - 923 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on the following topics to acc@cityofgolden.net
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 10AM.
Staff is planning to commission a mural for the parking structure at the new City Hall and will begin commissioning or purchasing artwork for the interior of the building. The art budget for that building is in excess of half a million dollars.
The Art in Public Places subcommittee will review drafts of the "open calls" for the mural on the parking structure and artwork for the interior of the building. They will also review a draft policy for murals.
Location:
Golden History Museum
923 10th Street (Map)
10AM-2PM Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Demo Days - Embellish Your Quilt with Michael @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Embellish Your Quilt with Michael November 11th
Join us for a live demonstrations in the RMQM Gallery. Stop by anytime between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. These short, bite-sized demonstrations will be repeated throughout the day, so you can join in whenever you arrive. Included in membership. General admission required for non-members. More information
Location:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street (Map)
12PM Arts & Culture Grants Subcommittee @ City Hall Council Chambers
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at noon
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Send comments on any of the following topics to acc@cityofgolden.net
- The agenda does not include an opportunity for public comment
This committee will review applications from various cultural organizations to share $350,000 budgeted this year for Arts & Culture grants. The grant applications have not been shared with the public.
4-6PM Make or Mend Textile Meetup: Elbows, Knees, and Heels @ Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Join Lia Kurtin and Angela Schwab for our monthly textile meetups! This month: mending.
Learn the techniques of visible mending with a demonstration showing creative ways to apply visible stitches, with or without applying a patch. Bring a clothing item that you’d like to mend, or practice the new skill on a provided sample piece. Free. More information
Location:
Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
809 15th Street (Map)
4PM Veterans Day Dinner @ The American Legion
Join Golden-area veterans to celebrate Veterans Day! Enjoy meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggies, a roll, and dessert. Free for veterans. $10 for non-veterans.
(And FYI, the VFW will host a pre-Thanksgiving feast to honor veterans tomorrow at noon!)
Location:
American Legion Post 21
500 9th Street (Map)
The Golden Word - 11/11/26
Live Music for Wednesday, Nov. 11th
- 6-9PM Derek Hall @ Miners Saloon
- More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
5:30-8:30PM Open Mic Night @ Barrels and Bottles
5-8PM Dave Frisk @ Rock Rest Lodge
6PM Open Mic @ Cannonball Creek
6PM Open Mic @ Scully's Cafe
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Armistice Day
Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. It commemorated the cease-fire that ended World War I. The Armistice between Germany and the Allied Forces was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
The 1918 crew at the Transcript wrote a great article describing the spontaneous celebration that took place in downtown Golden when word of the Armistice reached us. There were firecrackers, a bonfire, and a spur of the moment parade that stretched for six blocks. The crowd rang the City’s fire bell non-stop for more than seven hours, until it finally cracked. That cracked bell still hangs in front of City Hall.
Here’s a reprint of the November 14, 1918 Colorado Transcript article describing the celebration, augmented with photos from the Golden History Museum’s collection:
To say that the people of Golden went wild Monday when the glorious news of peace came over the wires, is putting it mildly, to say the least.
Golden got the news shortly after it was received in Denver, and about 1:30 Monday morning the people of the city were awakened with bells, whistles and shots, and then began a period of celebration that will long be remembered here.
The first news that Germany had surrendered came to George W. Parfet, a friend in Denver phoning the glad tidings to him. Mr. Parfet phoned to Alderman C.W. Owens, and he in turn spread the news to a number of friends. H.T. Curry, I.H. Petrie and H.D. West had the joy and honor of ringing the first taps on the central station fire bell, and only a few moments elapsed before everybody in the city knew what the noise was about.
Great Patriotic Demonstration Made in Celebration of War’s Ending–Golden Gets Liberty Bell
Fred Robinson was one of the first on the job, and he got a young cannon to working, with double charges of powder in the shells. Bells and whistles in all sections of the city took up the chorus, and in less time than it takes to tell about it, a joyous crowd had gathered on Washington Avenue.
There was a scurrying for boxes and barrels and boards, and soon the flames of a great bonfire lighted up the streets. Robinson opened up a box of giant fire crackers, and the few people who remained in their warm beds were unable to get any more sleep that night.
Everyone who came down town took a turn at ringing the fire bell, which continued to peal out the glad tidings for more than seven hours, without cessation, sometimes as many as ten people would have holds on the bell ropes at the same time. Finally the strenuous ringing cracked the famous old bell, and it had to give up its share of the celebration. However, the church bells and north side fire bells continued to ring out for Liberty.
It has been suggested many times that Golden’s cracked fire bell be taken off the tower and mounted in a conspicuous part of town, to show that Golden has a Liberty Bell, the same as Philadelphia. It is likely that this action will be taken, as every one seems to be in favor.
Fearing that possibly there might be some people in the city who had not heard of the news of victory, a crowd pressed Duvall-Davison’s big truck into service, and two big buzz saws, hung on iron bars, were placed in it. The pounding of these saws with sledge hammers made a din that would awaken the dead. Men and boys with drums and horns and cowbells mounted the truck, and every section of town was visited.
Then back to the bonfire again, and still the noise increased. By daylight the throng was still more increased, and breakfast was forgotten in the joy and excitement of the occasion. Flags began to appear, and soon the avenue took on a gay appearance.
At 9:30 the Industrial school band appeared and a big parade was formed, with scores of autos, trucks and marchers. Led by the band the Grand Army men, members of the Red Cross and other organizations, the procession started, and when all were in line, the parade stretched out for fully six blocks and in spite of the short notice that people had, it was the biggest and finest parade Golden had ever seen. American, French and British flags were in profusion, and the sight was one never to be forgotten.
When the parade was finished, and the crowd gathered on the avenue again, speeches were made by Richard Broad and others, and Frank J. Reinhard asked the people to remember, this hour of joyfulness the necessity of the fund for the United War Work, which will keep the boys happy while they await the order to sail for home.
More band music followed, and then the noise-making instruments began again. It seemed as though the people could not make sufficient noise to express their joy over the big event.
The war was over, and finally there ended a day which Golden people can never forget.
Other communities in the county held big celebrations. Arvada, Morrison, Evergreen and other towns gave vent to their feelings, and every village and hamlet in Jefferson county went delirious with joy, for the war had ended, and the boys would soon be coming home.
Weather
Overnight: Clear, with a low around 43. West wind around 8 mph.
Veterans Day: Sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, 43°F
Thursday: Sunny, 66°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 41°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 65°F
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 40°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 57°F
Saturday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 40°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 55°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 36°F
Monday: Sunny, 59°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 38°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 60°F
News About Golden - November 11, 2026
New rules could be coming for Clear Creek tubers after ‘atrocious’ behavior
By Anna Coon
Fox 31
GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) — Golden city leaders are calling behavior at the city’s popular tubing spot “atrocious,” saying visitors left behind trash and ignored city rules meant to protect against erosion... Read more...
Golden boys soccer topples Evergreen, advances to 4A semis
By Dennis Pleuss
Golden Transcript
Golden senior goalie Grady Peters made his final game played on the pitch at the North Area Athletic Complex a memorable one... Read more...
This state park is Colorado’s first Urban Night Sky Place. Here is what it means.
By Dan England
Colorado Sun
...But the stars are twinkling again for those who visit nearby Golden Gate Canyon State Park. The state park in Gilpin County was certified in September by DarkSky International as an Urban Night Sky Place. Golden Gate is the first place anywhere in Colorado to receive that specific distinction. It’s the second state park to receive certification from DarkSky... Read more...
CDOT has finished resurfacing Colorado Highway 46 at Golden Gate Canyon State Park
CDOT
Gilpin & Jefferson County – The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner, Martin Marietta, have completed the CO 46 Resurfacing in Gilpin and Jefferson counties project. The purpose of the project was to improve safety and mobility along this 6.6-mile, two-lane highway that runs from CO 119 through Golden Gate Canyon State Park to the Jefferson County line. Work began on Sept. 1 and was completed on schedule... Read more...
Mines Men's Club Soccer Heads to USCCS National Championship
By Anna Maslowski
Colorado School of Mines Athletics
Mines Men's Club Soccer is heading to Bradenton, Florida, this week to compete in the 2026 United States College Club Soccer (USCCS) National Championship at IMG Academy. The Orediggers will take on Auburn University, Miami University (Ohio), and the University of Virginia from Nov. 12-14 after putting together a strong season and earning their place among the nation's competing club programs... Read more...
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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
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