I’m always surprised by how much is happening in our small town, even during a month that you would expect to be quiet and between-seasons! Here are some of the major events scheduled this month in Golden. For the details (links, descriptions, and maps), see the Golden.com Calendar.
1
DIY Lab – Fiber Art at the Library
2
Bonfils Blood Drive
TriceraTOTs
DIY Lab – Colorful Spinners and Giant Stars at the Library
3
Friends of the CSM Geology Museum lecture: The Potential for Transformation in the Geosciences & Engineering Disciplines, in the Mining Industry, and Even in Academia Using the Principles of Applied Neuroscience
Denver and Interurban Streetcar lecture at the History Museum
Almost, Maine by Mines Little Theater Group
Shakespeare to the Death at GHS Theater
4
Moonlight Sonata: Lessons Learned from a Life in Medicine at the Unitarian Church
32nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair at Methodist Church (through Saturday)
Concert in the CSM Library – Walton and Wood, Texas Swing
Freaky Friday at the Library (early release day)
Colorado Rails and Cocktails – Railroad China at the Railroad Museum
Flowers for Algernon – Mines Little Theater
Shakespeare to the Death
Acoustic Alley – Dakota Blonde
Movie at CSM: Tight Loose
5
Jeffco Open Space Nature Journal Club at the Nature Center
Coffee with a Councilor – Saoirse Charis-Graves
Flowers for Algernon – Mines Little Theater
Almost Maine – Mines Little Theater
Shakespeare to the Death
6
Change your clocks – daylight saving time ends
Almost Maine – Mines Little Theater
Stuffie Sleepover at the Library
Flowers for Algernon – Mines Little Theater
7
DIY Lab: CoderDojo
8
Managing Holiday Stress – Library
Election Day
9
Preschool Nature Nuts: Owl Aboard! – Lookout Mountain Nature Center
10
Preschool Nature Nuts: Owl Aboard! – Lookout Mountain Nature Center
Member Preview Night of the Holiday Art Market at Foothills Art Center
Salam Neighbor: Film Screening and Panel Discussion on the Syrian Refugee Crisis at the CSM
League of Women Voters Wine & Dessert Reception: Our Courts
11
Holiday Art Market opens to the public
Polar Express Train Ride
12
Golden Gate Grange Holiday Craft Fair
Demon Dash 5K Run/Walk
Preschool Nature Nuts: Owl Aboard
Kids Crafts – Christmas Terrariums – Foothills Art Center
DIY Lab: Painting with Nature
Golden Civic Foundation Auction
13
Sunday at the Quilt Museum – Persuasion by Hanky: Politics, Policies and Patriots
DIY Lab: Golden Fleece Fiber Fellowship at the Library
14
Fall Yard Waste Pick-Up (through the 18th)
Colorado Children’s Book Writers Group at the Library
15
Storytime and Craft at the Railroad Museum
Lego Play & Build at the Library
Book Group at the Library – Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
Golden Beer Talks – Avalanche Safety
16
Fancy Nancy Tea Party at the Library
DIY Kid at the Library
Author Talk: Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops at the Library
8th Grade Parent Night at Golden High School
17
Thirsty Thursday at the Mountaineering Museum
Lecture at the History Museum – Black Gold – History of the Oil Industry in Colorado
18
DIY Lab: Pinecone Turkeys at the Library
Teens after Dark at the Library
19
Coffee with a Councilor – Casey Brown
Kids Crafts – Snow Globes at Foothills Art Center
Harry Potter: Care of Magical Creatures Class – Golden Library
International Day – Colorado School of Mines
Spirit of Golden: Historic Distilling and Bootlegging in Colorado at the History Museum
Senior Appreciation Banquet
20
Native Americans of Colorado’s Front Range at the History Museum
21
Build It! Lego Challenge at the Library
22
Build It! Candy Construction at the Library
Build It! Keva Planks at the Library
Lego Play & Build at the Library
Front Porch Golden Book Club – Community Center
24
Thanksgiving
Turkey Chase Fun Run
25
Opening Night at Miners Alley: A Christmas Carol
26
Be a Tool 5K Run
Small Business Saturday
Crystal Christmas Ornaments at the History Museum
The Story of the Nutcracker – Miners Alley Children’s Theater
28
Golden Library Teen Advisory Book Drive (through 12/23)
STEM Girls at the Library
30
Golden Sustainability Night
DIY Lab: Light-Up Holiday Cards
