Virtual Events
6-6:55AM Cardio Lift Interval
8-8:55AM Tai Chi
8:30-9:30AM Virtual Power Training
10:15AM Virtual: Baby Time with the Library
11AM-12PM All Levels Yoga Virtual
3-5PM Hard Times Writing Workshop
11:30AM-1PM Community Development Committee Meeting @ Golden Visitors Center
5:30-7PM Golden Orators Toastmasters
6-7PM Virtual/Call-In: Know Your Housing Rights
6-7PM Bell Middle School PTA Meeting
Real World Events
9AM Golden Walks – Wednesday Morning Celebrating Life @ Golden Library
6PM Pong Night @ Coda Brewing
Wine Advent Calendar Challenge Begins @ Barrels & Bottles
11:30AM-1PM Community Development Committee Meeting @ Golden Visitors Center
6PM Sustainability Board @ 1445 10th Street
Two School of Mines groups currently conducting sustainability research for the City about heat recovery in wastewater operations and nitrogen recovery in urine diversion will present their preliminary findings. Staff will present a draft version of a fleet electrification plan as part of a pledge under the GoEV commitment approved by City Council in 2020. The Board will a draft recommendation to City Council regarding reporting of commercial building energy usage in Golden.
6:30PM Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall
The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings tonight – the site plan for the Astor House (map) and the site plan for new commercial storage units (map).
Live Music
6PM Live Music @ Miners Saloon
6:30PM Open Jam/Mic at Over Yonder Brewing
Weekly COVID Update
77.8%
of residents 5+ have received at least one shot (+0.8% since last week)
71.3%
of residents 5+ have received at least two shots (+0.4% since last week)
23.1%
of residents 5+ have received 3 shots (+2.3% since last week) – source
Jefferson County Case Summary:
Cases in Jeffco – Nov 22nd: 71,222 | Nov 29th: 72,796 (+1,574)
Deaths in Jeffco – Nov 22nd: 1,038 | Nov 29th: 1,055 (+17)
Currently Hospitalized in Jeffco – Nov 22nd: 102 | Nov 29th: 97 (-5)
Recovered – Nov 22nd: 66,581 | Nov 29th: 68,902 (+2,321)
Known Cases in Golden – Nov 22nd: 2,726 | Nov 29th: 2,800 (+74)
COVID Vaccine Appointments
State of Colorado: Where You Can Get Vaccinated
Jeffco Public Health Vaccine Call Center: 303-239-7000
State Vaccine Hotline: 1-877-268-2926.
Golden Testing Sites
Mines COVID Testing | Jeffco Fairgrounds COVID Testing
More Public Health References
Sign up for exposure notifications | CDC | Colorado | Jefferson County | City of Golden
Where to get vaccinated
The retail outlets have long wait times right now, but it’s fairly easy to get an appointment with Jefferson County Public Health at the Jeffco Fairgrounds (map).
Golden History Moment
72 Years Ago
The December 1, 1949 Colorado Transcript announced that Santa Claus would arrive in Golden on December 3rd. That was the year that the arch was installed over Washington Avenue, and the Chamber decided to get it ready for Christmas by adding Santa, his sleigh, and the reindeer to the tableau. The Transcript described the planned opening of the Christmas season:
The jolly ol’ fella, Santa Claus, will arrive early in Golden this year–Saturday evening, December 3, at exactly 8 o’clock! Yes sir, he’s coming in from the north in a beautiful Buick convertible with a chauffeur. And Santa Claus Lane (Washington Avenue) will be all ready to receive him at the “Howdy Folks!” Welcome arch. The old boy’s sleigh will be mounted atop the arch with six beautiful reindeer all hitched and ready to go.
Santa’ll climb the arch, get into his sleigh and read letters to the kids over a loud speaker. He’ll be in beautiful surroundings, for Santa Claus Lane will be bright! There’ll be garlands and bells, silvery tinsel, and evergreen. There’ll be Christmas lights all along the avenue. Merchants’ stores will be open, displaying beautiful merchandise, dazzling windows. All lights will be turned on!
Colorado Transcript, December 1, 1949
The following week’s paper described the event. (By that time, they had realized that the sleigh was two-dimensional, and Santa couldn’t actually climb in.)
Santa Claus arrived at 8 o’clock at the Welcome Arch, looked up at his prized reindeer and sleigh, and greeting the kiddies in his usual jovial mood.
Colorado Transcript, December 8, 1949
Thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!
Olde Golden Christmas Calendar
Summary of December Events
Recurring Events:
Daily
Letters to Santa @ Golden Visitors Center (through December 17)
Toy Drive for The Miracle Shop @ Golden Hotel (through December 10)
Mondays
6-6:55AM Virtual Dynamic Circuit
8:30-9:30AM Virtual Power Training
10AM-5PM Holiday Art Market @ Foothills Art Center (through December 29)
10:15AM Spanish Story Time with the Library
11AM-12PM All Levels Yoga Virtual
4-4:30PM Kids Martial Arts Class
5-9PM Golden Game Guild Meet-Up Mondays @ Golden Game Guild
Tuesdays
9-9:55AM Silver Sneakers Classic
9-10:00AM Women’s Exercise and Bible Study @ First United Methodist Church
10AM-5PM Holiday Art Market @ Foothills Art Center (through December 29)
10:15AM Baby Time @ Golden Library
10:15AM Virtual: Toddler Time with the Library
11AM-12:30PM Golden Community Table @ First United Methodist Church
5:30-6:25PM HIIT & Sculpt
6:30-8:30PM Team Trivia Tuesdays @ Buffalo Rose
Wednesdays
6-6:55AM Cardio Lift Interval
8-8:55AM Tai Chi
8:30-9:30AM Virtual Power Training
9AM Golden Walks – Wednesday Morning Celebrating Life @ Golden Library
10AM-5PM Holiday Art Market @ Foothills Art Center (through December 29)
10:15AM Virtual: Baby Time with the Library
11AM-12PM All Levels Yoga Virtual
3-5PM Hard Times Writing Workshop
6PM Pong Night @ Coda Brewing
Thursdays
8:30-9:25AM Silver Sneakers Classic
10AM Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
10AM-5PM Holiday Art Market @ Foothills Art Center (through December 29)
11AM-12PM All Levels Yoga
10:15-10:45AM Toddler Time @ Golden Library
10:15-10:45AM Virtual: Preschool Time with the Library
11AM-12PM All Levels Yoga Virtual
11AM-12:30PM Golden Community Table @ First United Methodist Church
5:30-6:25PM HIIT & Sculpt
6PM Fun Run @ Runners Roost
6-7PM Virtual: Qs and Brews Trivia
6-9PM Mini Paint Night @ Golden Game Guild
Fridays
6-6:55AM Virtual HIIT
8:30-9:30AM Virtual Power Training
8:30-9:25AM Strength and Cardio
10AM-5PM Holiday Art Market @ Foothills Art Center (through December 29)
1-2PM The Friday Tour @ Colorado Railroad Museum
11AM-12PM All Levels Yoga Virtual
3PM Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic @ Foothills Animal Shelter
Saturdays
10AM-3PM Brunch at the Rose @ Buffalo Rose
10AM-5PM Holiday Art Market @ Foothills Art Center (through December 29)
10:15AM Family Time @ Golden Library
10AM-12PM Wild West Walking History Tour (no tour on December 25)
11AM and 1PM The Story of the Nutcracker @ Miners Alley Playhouse (no performances on December 25)
Sundays
10AM-3PM Brunch at the Rose @ Buffalo Rose
12-5PM Holiday Art Market @ Foothills Art Center (through December 29)
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Wine Advent Calendar Challenge Begins @ Barrels & Bottles
11:30AM-1PM Community Development Committee Meeting @ Golden Visitors Center
5:30-7PM Golden Orators Toastmasters
6-7PM Virtual/Call-In: Know Your Housing Rights
6-7PM Bell Middle School PTA Meeting
6:30PM Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall
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9AM Public Art Commission Meeting @ City Hall
10-11:30AM Virtual: Microsoft Word – Beyond the Basics
2-5PM Jeffco Free Legal Clinic
6-7PM Ukulele Thursdays @ Golden Library
6-10PM Wax n’ Whiskey @ The Eddy Taproom & Hotel
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TRACK vs Mines Alumni Classic (view schedule)
8-9AM Morning Start: An Artist Coffee Meetup with Rick Souders @ Café 13
9AM-5PM Holiday Craft Faire @ Jefferson Unitarian Church
12-1PM Concert in the Library featuring Miner Dissonance @ Arthur Lakes Library
5-7PM Golden Women in Business Happy Hour
6-8PM Teen After Hours @ Golden Library
6:30PM Olde Golden Candlelight Walk
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TRACK vs Mines Alumni Classic (view schedule)
9AM-4PM Christkindl Market @ Denver Kickers Sports Club
9AM-4PM Holiday Craft Faire @ Jefferson Unitarian Church
10AM Coffee With Councilors @ Golden Community Center Front Porch
11AM-3PM Golden High School Holiday Bazaar @ Golden High School
11AM-12PM Virtual: Santa Live!/Virtual: ¡Santa en Vivo!
12-2:30PM Walk With a Geologist @ Dinosaur Ridge
12-4PM Holiday Market 2021 @ Cannonball Creek Brewing
4PM Golden Concert Choir Presents Holiday Meditations
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8AM New and Prospective Member Hike @ Apex Trail
11AM and 1PM Golden Elf Academy @ Golden Mill
12PM 3rd Annual Holiday Market @ Mountain Toad
3PM Jefferson Symphony 2021 Holiday Concert @ Colorado School of Mines
5PM Sunday Swing Supper Club @ Buffalo Rose
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2-3PM Virtual: Active Minds Mondays – Pearl Harbor
6:30PM Historic Preservation Board Meeting@ City Hall
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Colorado Gives Day
10-10:45AM Virtual: TriceraTOTS – Jurassic POOP Cookies
1-3PM Hexie Ladies @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
4-5PM Teen Advisory Board @ Golden Library
5:30-7:30PM Textile Society @ Golden Library
5:30-8PM Virtual: Accelerate Your Career for Mature Job Seekers
6:30PM City Council Regular Business Meeting @ City Hall
6:30-8PM Golden Area 5th Grade Band Concert @ Bell Middle School
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12-1PM Lunch & Learn: The Advantage of Financial Planning @ Golden Visitors Center
4-5PM A Series of Unboring Events @ Golden Library
5:30-7PM Future Bobcat Night @ Bell Middle School
5:30PM Golden High School PTA Meeting @ Golden High School
5:30-8PM Pictures with Santa @ Golden Community Center
6-8PM CPR Certification @ City Hall (and virtual)
6-8PM Fresh Holiday Wreath Workshop @ Windy Saddle
6-7:30PM Book and Media Group (BAM)
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
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10AM Virtual: Google Docs
10AM Golden Women in Business Return on Membership (ROM)
6-7PM Virtual: Santa Live!/Virtual: ¡Santa en Vivo!
6:30-8PM Golden Area 5th Grade Orchestra Concert @ Bell Middle School
6:30PM Economic Development Commission Meeting
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
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6:30-8PM 8th Grade Band/Orchestra Concert @ Golden High School
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
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10:30AM Olde Golden Holiday Parade @ Historic Downtown Golden
11:30AM Newfoundland Dog Cart Rides @ Golden Visitors Center
12-3PM Holiday Carriage Rides @ Historic Downtown Golden
3-4PM Virtual: Piñatas Navideñas
7-9PM Golden Ghosts & Spirits Tour @ Goosetown Station
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
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12-2PM Golden Hayride with Santa @ Golden Mill
12-6PM New Terrain Holiday Market @ New Terrain
2PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
5-9PM Festivus for the Rest of Us @ Barrels & Bottles
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12-4PM Stitch’n B*tch @ Golden Quilt Compan
4-5PM Monthly Maker: Nebula Boxes @ Golden Library
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5PM VIBE@Five @ Buffalo Rose
5:30-8PM Virtual: Accelerate Your Career for Mature Job Seekers
6-7PM Jeffco Scholarship Presentation for Families
6:30PM City Council Regular Business Meeting @ City Hall
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4-5:30PM Interactive Art: Light and Shadow @ Golden Library
4PM Ski X Board Tune Night! @ New Terrain Brewing
5:30-6:30PM Golden Women in Business Table Talks & Happy Hour @ Connects Workspace
5:30-7PM Golden Orators Toastmasters
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
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7:30AM Golden Young Professionals Monthly Membership Meeting @ Golden Visitors Center
10-11AM Virtual: Microsoft Excel Basics
7PM Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board Meeting @ City Hall
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
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9AM and 2PM Colorado School of Mines 2021 Midyear Commencement
10AM-12PM Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
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Dance Recital @ Golden High School
10AM-5PM Holiday Shakedown Street Art Market @ Over Yonder Brewing
11AM-2PM Jingle on the Avenue – A Holiday Character Mingle @ Historic Downtown Golden
12-2:30PM Walk With a Geologist @ Dinosaur Ridge
2-3:30PM Make Something: Hot Cocoa Bombs @ Golden Library
5-8PM Homestead for the Holidays @ Golden History Park
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
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8AM New and Prospective Member Hike @ Apex Trail
12-2PM Golden Hayride with Santa @ Golden Mill
2PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
2:30-4:30PM Textile Society @ Golden Library
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2-3PM Virtual: Active Minds Mondays – Sugar
6:30PM Downtown Development Authority Meeting @ City Hall
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8-9AM Golden Merchants Meeting @ Golden Visitors Center
10-11AM Story Time and Craft @ Colorado Railroad Museum
1-3PM Crazy Quilt Sisters @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
2:30PM Local Licensing Authority Meeting @ City Hall
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
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4-5PM First Chapters @ Golden Library
5PM YEP Overnight @ The American Mountaineering Center
6:30-7:30PM Golden Anti-Racism Collective General Meeting @ Golden Hotel
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
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10-11:30AM Virtual: Microsoft Word Basics
1-4PM Wild West Pub Crawl @ Golden City Brewery
6PM Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Meeting @ City Hall
6-8:30PM Community Sustainability Advisory Board @ City Hall
7:30PM A Christmas Carol @ Miners Alley Playhouse
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1-4PM Wild West Pub Crawl @ Golden City Brewery
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8-9AM Virtual: Coffee Connections
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11:30AM-1PM Library for All @ Golden Library
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11:30AM-12:30PM Virtual: Noon Year’s Eve Party
1-4PM Wild West Pub Crawl @ Golden City Brewery
