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Good day Golden! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Golden handle a surprise World War II blackout drill?
  • How you can host Mines students and what verdict Rock Rest saw
  • Which Golden golf pro just earned a national industry honor?

Also on today's calendar: Live @ The Rose - Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Holiday Dinner Show and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very windy in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 48, low: 38.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Practicing Blackout Conditions (goldentoday.com) — An 83-years-ago lookback recalls a 1942 World War II blackout drill where Golden’s lights went out instantly at a Coors whistle signal, impressing Army observers. Residents watched from Lookout Mountain, relied on the Mount Zion “M” for cues, and reflected on how unusual even a 20‑minute loss of electricity felt compared with earlier, darker days.
   

2. News About Golden - December 17, 2025 (goldentoday.com) — Golden United is inviting Golden-area residents to host Colorado School of Mines students who remain in town over winter break, offering shared meals and connection for those far from home. The update also notes a jury found an Arvada man guilty of misdemeanor third-degree assault, but not guilty on more serious charges, in a case stemming from a May incident at Golden’s Rock Rest Lodge.
   

3. Melrose Foundation funds GCSAA show for 18; GCSAA updates BMP tool (turfnet.com) — A local equipment manager from The Club at Rolling Hills in Golden has been selected for a prestigious Melrose Foundation program that will send him to the 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando. The article also highlights how new upgrades to GCSAA’s best management practices tool aim to make course maintenance more efficient and environmentally responsible for golf facilities nationwide.
   

4. NLR Invites Energy Leaders To Apply for 2026 Executive Energy Leadership Program (nrel.gov) — Energy professionals and community leaders are invited to apply for NLR’s 2026 Executive Energy Leadership Program, which requires four multiday visits to the lab’s Golden campus. Participants will tour cutting-edge facilities, meet top researchers, and complete a capstone project, with applications due January 9, 2026.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 17
  • Ribbon Cutting - xfinity Golden Grand Opening
    Golden Chamber of Commerce , 17121 S Golden Rd Suite C165 , Golden
    9:00 am
  • Preschool Time
    Arvada Library , 8555 West 57th Avenue , Arvada
    10:15 am
  • Toddler Time
    Golden Library , 1019 Tenth Street , Golden
    10:15 am
  • Golden Business Builders
    The Brick Room , 1112 Washington Ave , Golden
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Savings Strategies Class - FREE!
    Community Table , 8555 W 57th Ave , Arvada
    2:00 am
  • Jefferson County Corrections Board
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    7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Xcel Energy has communicated that there will likely be a Public Safety Power Shutoff on Wednesday, Dec 17 due to a forecast of High Winds and elevated wildfire risk.
    This could last from several hours to several days. United Power has notified Coal Creek Fire Rescue that an Xcel Energy outage could affect United… (Nextdoor )
  • 🕎 Happy Hanukkah from Gilpin County!
    As the Festival of Lights begins, we wish everyone celebrating a joyful Hanukkah filled with peace, warmth, and time with loved ones. May the lights… (Nextdoor )
  • Office Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Part Time Store Associate in Golden. Apply here.
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Golden here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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