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Hi Golden! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Golden volunteers are transforming bedtime for local kids in need
  • Thinking of moving to Golden? See if the lifestyle fits you

Also on today's calendar: Live @ The Rose - Citizen Dan and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Goldenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Goldenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Windy in the morning, with a high of 48 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 55, low: 34.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sweet Dreams for Golden Kids (goldentoday.com) — Kids in Golden are sleeping a little warmer thanks to a new Kiwanis Club service project that supplies full bedding sets to local students in need. Partnering with Colorado nonprofit Sweet Dream in a Bag, volunteers delivered 51 brand‑new bedding packages by Christmas and are inviting residents to get involved or donate to keep the effort going.
   

• What's it Like Living in Golden, Colorado? (longmontleader.com) — If you live in Golden or are thinking about moving here, this guide breaks down what daily life is really like—from housing costs and neighborhood vibes to schools, commuting, and outdoor access. It highlights Golden’s historic downtown, trail‑filled foothills setting, and strong community feel, while frankly explaining trade‑offs like high home prices, winter weather, and traffic.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MISSING CAT.
    Large light tan/orange tail/ white chest and paws. Hello, I am reaching out to ask if anyone has seen my cat who has been missing since 5:30 last… (Nextdoor Golden Fairmount)
  • My husband will be discharged from Advanced Healthcare Lakewood in a few days.
    Once at home he will be under hospice care for Parkinson’s. I’m needing to hire a home healthcare aide to help me on the days hospice won’t be… (Nextdoor Applewood)
  • InstaSwim LLC posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Golden. Apply here.
  • Good Times Burgers posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Golden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Golden here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lakewood

  • Conifer Gutter Service Announces Enhanced Gutter Replacements for Colorado Homes (cincinnati.com)
  • Man in ICU after New Year's Day assault (9news.com)
  • Colorado health experts encourage use of telehealth to lighten load of ER during unprecedented flu season (denver7.com)

Wheat Ridge

  • Wheat Ridge boys tennis snaps Cherry Creek's record streak Colorado's Top 150 Sports Moments (denvergazette.com)

Ok Golden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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