Good morning, Golden! Start your weekend early with a tropical drink (or two) on Thursday at the Golden Civic Foundation’s Neighborhood Luau. You’re going to need it, because this weekend you are legally obligated to laugh at every dad joke within city limits. And since Father’s Day falls on the Summer Solstice, we’re looking at maximum daylight for maximum dad-joke potential. I’m mentally preparing myself now. (Me doing reps of fake laughing → 😆)

We’ve also got ARTSWEEK Golden filling Parfet Park this weekend, a chance to party like it’s 1999 at The Eddy, and Bike to Work Day next Wednesday for anyone ready to risk helmet hair for the promise of free breakfast. For what it’s worth, “just rolled out of bed” hair is trending right now…which I guess makes me a fashionista. 😎

In today’s issue:

  • 🏖 A Neighborhood Luau

  • 📢 Leadership Golden Applications Open

  • 🚴 Bike to Work Day June 24

  • 📌 Bulletin Board

  • 📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

🏖 A Neighborhood Luau

Craving a piña colada by the beach but no coastal summer plans? Well how about one by the river? 🍹

An alternative to their annual Summer Jam, the Golden Civic Foundation is having a Neighborhood Luau THIS Thursday (5-9pm) on The Golden Hotel’s newly opened patio. To get you in the mood, there will…

  • 🎵 Live reggae music

  • 🍹 Tropical food and drinks

  • 🎨 Face painting for the kids

  • 🏸 And yard games and prizes for all ages

Twelve and under get in free. Get your $20 tickets ➡ here.

📢 Leadership Golden Applications Open

What…
“The Leadership Golden program is a series of seminars spanning a nine month period. These seminars facilitate opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge of the relationships between government, education, business, and the community of Golden. Participants have the opportunity to explore options and methods of problem solving with city staff and community leaders in the fields of education, arts, recreation, public finance, city and county government, justice, community responsibility and economic development.”

When…
Meets monthly at different locations throughout the city beginning August 29th.

I want to apply…
Apply ➡ here. Deadline is July 15th.

I want to learn more…
Head to their Meet & Greet on Wednesday, June 24 at 5-6:30pm at Golden City Brewery to “learn more and meet our community.” Beer & pizza provided. Be sure to RSVP to [email protected].

🚴 Bike to Work Day June 24

Next Wednesday is Bike to Work Day 2026 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The city will be at Vanover Park (1019 Ford St.) serving breakfast and offering bike tune-ups, and there are several other stations around Golden to grab coffee, freebies, or more breakfast. 🌯

Check out a map of all the stations around town ➡ here.

Below are the downtown stations, but see the full map to for other stops like Golden Fire Station 24, Jefferson County Government Building, and Maple Grove Park in Applewood. Those ambitious cyclists can get in a full loop, maximizing their free breakfast burrito count.

📌 Bulletin Board

Leadership Golden Applications Now Open - “Applications for the Class of 2026-2027 are now being accepted!”

City of Golden Calendar

Reminders:

Home Gardeners: do you have extra produce? - Golden Pantry and Thrift will take it! “Donate your extra fresh produce to neighbors who need it most. A little from your garden can make a big difference on someone's plate.” Drop off at 1401 Ford Street

Feedback on residential waste collection hauler bidding process - “The City of Golden is seeking feedback on bids for its next Residential Waste Collection Hauler for the Pay As You Throw (PAYT) program. The bidding process currently is between four waste haulers and includes various pricing structures for different services.” See how you can submit feedback via the link.

Golden Midweek Farmer’s Market launched - Check out this new Wednesday Market at Golden High School from 3-6pm.

📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly

TUESDAY (6/16)

WENESDAY (6/17)

  • 🐐 Baby Goat Night at New Terrain (6/17 @ 5-8pm) - “Guided Goat Hikes will be here with about a dozen miniature goats of various age and size! The babies will be in a fenced in area where small groups of people are let in for an intimate time with them, while the small, Nigerian Dwarf adult goats will be walking around the beer garden.” Free entry!

THURSDAY (6/18)

  • 🤖 Build-Bot DIY Workshop with Chris Mora (6/18 @ 5pm) - At Foothills Art Center; “All Levels. This is an adult workshop however children 6 years and older may attend with an adult.”

  • 🍹 Neighborhood Luau at The Golden Hotel (6/18 @ 5-9pm) - Live reggae music, tropical food and drinks, face painting for the kids, and yard games and prizes for all ages. Twelve and under get in free.

  • 🎸 Party Like It’s 1999 (6/18 @ 6pm) - The Eddy Hotel’s 5th Anniversary. “Join us as we celebrate 5 incredible years with the ultimate throwback anniversary party packed with nostalgia, music, and unforgettable vibes!”

  • 🏕 Campfire Stories at Bivy Bar (6/18 @ 6pm) - “You don’t want to miss our next Campfire Stories!! Josh saved up, quit his job & rode his bicycle around the world for 3 years. Come grab a seat & have a listen!”

FRIDAY (6/19)

  • ⚽ USA vs Australia @ New Terrain (6/19 @ 1pm) - “We’ll be showing all USA World Cup matches here at the brewery this year. All games will be featured on a large fireplace-mantle TV with sound playing throughout the main taproom.”

  • 🌈 Pride at The Golden Mill: Drag Bingo (6/19 @ 6pm) - “Celebrate Pride at The Golden Mill with a fabulous night of Drag Bingo hosted by Talia Tucker and Zarah!” Free to attend.

SATURDAY (6/20)

  • 🎨 Art in the Park Open House at Golden History Park (6/20 @ 10am-2pm) - “Create and take home your own screen prints of iconic Golden images! After you’re done at the park, swing by Golden History Museum to see our latest exhibits, open Saturdays until 4:30 p.m. Admission is free to the Park and the Museum.”

  • 🎨 Creators Club Denver X Golden Hour Pilates (6/20 @ 4pm) - “Join us for an amazing afternoon of pilates, curated goodie bags, and select local vendors. All while connecting with brands and meeting other creators in the community!”

  • 🎨 ARTSWEEK Golden (6/20-6/21) - 70 artist booths will be set up in Parfet Park.

  • 🖼 Paint & Pints at Cannonball Creek Brewery (6/20 @ 5pm) - Sip and paint. Be sure to register.

  • 🥣 Soundbath at PranaTonic (6/20 @ 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.”

  • 🎥 Rocky Horror Picture Show Pride Month Celebration! at Gnarly’s (6/20 @ 10pm) - “Let’s do the Time Warp, Golden! Join us at Gnarly’s Theater for a late-night Rocky Horror experience featuring a live shadow cast performing in sync with the cult-classic film on our giant 200 in. screen.”

SUNDAY (6/21) - Happy Father’s Day

  • 🎨 ARTSWEEK Golden (6/20-6/21) - 70 artist booths will be set up in Parfet Park.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

THANKS!

If you found something useful this week, please share this newsletter with a dad joke expert, a future Leadership Golden applicant, or someone who can be bribed with breakfast to bike to work. Until next week! 🪿

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