Good morning, Golden! First off, CONGRATS to all the recent graduates! I saw Mines students outside playing beer pong and laughing over the weekend, which I can only assume means someone finally solved the equation for fun.
In other news, The Golden Hotel’s new patio is open for business! If you haven’t checked it out yet, the views of the river from the patio are 10/10. Looking forward to their summer concerts — schedule intel pending. 🕵
Lastly, use the long weekend to locate your moon boots and tune up your bikes. Golden Bike Cruise kicks off the season next week, and the theme is “Outer Space.” Looking forward to the alien invasion. 🚲
In today’s issue:
🥕 Golden Farmers Market
🏗️ New Clayworks Renderings
🚀 Golden Makers Programming Results
📌 Bulletin Board
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
🥕 Golden Farmers Market
New market, who dis? 📞 Ok…not my freshest cultural reference, but the point is there’s a ✨ NEW Golden Midweek Market ✨ happening this year!
This smaller scale market will run every Wednesday from June 3 through July 29 at Golden High School.
“The Golden Farmers Market saw the need for an additional midweek market for local patrons to keep their pantries fresh all summer, and to reach people in a different part of the city. …it will welcome SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks, just like their Saturday market.”
The Saturday Golden Farmers Market begins May 30.
With more than 140 applications, the market “features a highly-curated selection of our finest local vendors each week.”
Learn more at goldenfarmersmarket.org.
🏗️ New Clayworks Renderings
According to Naked Denver, a Denver real estate resource (with a previous article linked on the Clayworks website), new renderings of the Clayworks development have been released.
“The latest images show how the district is expected to look once complete, including the future CoorsTek global headquarters, multiple office buildings, 550 planned multifamily units, a hotel and conference center, ground floor retail and a 5 story parking garage.”
Clayworks’ first retail tenant: Sweet Bloom Coffee.
📷: Find all the renderings here or Naked Denver’s Instagram post.
🚀 Golden Makers Programming Results
Thanks to everyone who completed last week’s survey and selected a type of making they’s be interested in for a physical maker space! Below are the results…
Ranked results from the Golden Makers launch event:
Fiber / Textile: 20
Wood Shop: 18
Metal Shop: 16
Classes - Teach & Train: 15
Jewelry: 13
Ceramics & Pottery: 12
Electronics & Coding: 4
Digital Fabrication: 11
Kitchen / Cooking: 11
Photography & Media: 10
Screen Printing & Ink: 7
Startup / Studio Space: 6
Kids: 6
Sound Studio: 4
Crafting & Making: 3
Results from last week’s Goose survey:
Only 10 of the 15 categories received votes. Participants could only select 1 option.
📌 Bulletin Board
Golden Bike Cruise - Tune up your bikes now because next Tuesday (5/26), we’re cruising! This monthly cruise kicks off the 2026 season with the theme “Outer Space” so don your moon boots, alien antennae, or galaxy glitter. Tin foil hats optional.
Summer Teen Ceramics Signup - Options offered in June, July, & August. “Designed for teens to build their skills with clay, explore interests, and spend time with people their age. All abilities are welcome in these workshops.”
Tribute Bricks Program - Only 14 available. “The Downtown Development Authority is excited to offer engraved Tribute Bricks, situated along Washington Avenue, right in the heart of downtown. Honor a loved one by marking their lasting legacy. It costs $100 per brick and comes with three lines of custom text.” Email [email protected] to purchase.
Ore Cart Update - Ore Cart's Silver Route will temporarily have a reduced schedule throughout the summer months, beginning today, Monday, May 18.
Reminders:
Share Your Campfire Stories - Bivy Bar is looking for people to tell their stories! “This series is for you to talk about your adventures just like you’re talking to friends around a campfire. Maybe you hiked your first 14er or pooped your pants while climbing a new route or you were almost struck by lightning or you met the love of your life on a mountain or took an incredible trip and made memories of a lifetime…”; email [email protected]
Golden’s Baby Goat Yoga - May’s already booked up, but every month through September, there will be Baby Goat Yoga offered by the Golden Rec Center in Lion’s Park. Sign up ➡ here.
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly
MONDAY (5/18)
🧘 Golden Hour Pilates Pop-up at New Terrain (5/18 @ 4:30pm) - “Your ticket includes a 45 minute mat pilates class…AND a free beverage of your choice”
TUESDAY (5/19)
🍺 Golden Beer Talks (5/19 @ 6pm) - Topic: “Going to Extremes to Uncover the Secrets of Dinosaur National Monument’s Ponderosa Pine”
💚 Delicious Detox Juices: Herbs, Juice & Veggies at Earth Sweet Boutique (5/19 @ 6pm) - “We'll make and taste a glowing green juice, an irresistible red, and a radiant orange juice. You'll take home tried-and-true recipes, too!”
🤘 American Sign Language Class at New Terrain (5/19 @ 6pm) - “$15 takes care of the class as well as a beer (or other drink) with three ten-minute breaks at 6:40, 7:20 and 8pm. You can expect Beginner Level signing from this course.”
🐛 Beyond Pollinators: What Insects Reveal About Your Garden’s Health (5/19 @ 6:30pm) - “Learn how to identify these often-overlooked visitors, understand the services they provide, and interpret what their presence means for overall garden health.”
WEDNESDAY (5/20)
🚲 Bike Demo Days at New Terrain (5/20 @ 3-7pm) - Spot Bikes will be on site; demo a bike or talk to a rep.
🔍 Explore Night With Colorado Mountain Club (5/20 @ 6pm) - “Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!”
🍺 Golden Makers Social Club (5/20 @ 6:30pm) - Meet at Cannonball Creek Brewing; “These convening are informal and are meant to make connections and socialize with our community. Hope to see you there!”
🤣 SCRIPTprov at Miner’s Alley (5/20 @ 7:30pm) - “What happens when a scene from a "legit" play gets hijacked by improvisers? HILARITY ENSUES!”
THURSDAY (5/21)
🧱 LEGO Builders at the Golden Library (5/21 @ 4pm) - “We’re bringing out ALL our LEGOs® just for you! Stop on by and spend a full hour tapping into your budding artist and/or engineer spirit as you put your creative mind to work!”
FRIDAY (5/22)
🧘 Yoga on the Rooftop at The Golden Mill (5/22 @ 9:30am) - “All-level yoga flow set against fresh air and rooftop views” happening every Friday through Sept 4th.
🍻 Mountain Toad’s 13th Anniversary Party (5/22 & 5/23) - “We'll have food trucks, an ice cream truck, special anniversary glassware, and ‘lucky 7’ special release of seven tadpole beers.” Plus a DJ on Friday night from 6-8pm and a bluegrass band on Saturday.
🎤 Girl Talk: Secrets and Situationships at Gnarly’s (5/22 @ 8pm) - “This all-female comedy night dives into secrets, situationships, dating disasters, red flags, and the kind of stories that were definitely meant for the group chat… not a stage… but here we are.”
SATURDAY (5/23)
🍻 Mountain Toad’s 13th Anniversary Party (5/23) - “We'll have food trucks, an ice cream truck, special anniversary glassware, and ‘lucky 7’ special release of seven tadpole beers.” Plus a DJ on Friday night from 6-8pm and a bluegrass band on Saturday.
🥣 Soundbath at PranaTonic (5/23 @ 6:30pm) - “This is a beautiful opportunity to slow down, allowing ourselves some space to rest. The vibrations from the different instruments have a way of penetrating into our cells and retuning our bodies, bringing us back into equilibrium.”
SUNDAY (5/24)
🥞 Pancake & Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser (5/24 @ 8-11am) - “Join the Golden Masonic Lodge for a delicious Pancake & Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser open to the public. Free tours of the facility are also available, and no reservations are needed.”
UPCOMING EVENTS:
🚲 Golden Bike Cruise (5/26 @ 5:30pm) - Theme: Outer Space
☀ Golden Hour at Foothills Art Center (5/29 @ 6pm) - “Join us for Golden Hour at Foothills Art Center, where stunning sunsets, live music, and demonstrating artists come together in the heart of Golden!”
🧹 Clear Creek Cleanups will resume (6/1) - Every Monday at 7am beginning in June. Sign up for one morning or all of them.
📽 Movies & Music in Parfet Park (6/12 @ 7pm) - Kick off movie season with live music followed by a showing of Zootopia 2 in Parfet Park.
🚲 Bike to Work Day (6/24 @ ~6am-9am) - Four stops listed so far around Golden. Check the exact times & plan ahead.
THANKS!
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