Good morning, Golden! Take out your gardening shears because next week is extra yard waste pickup, and it only happens twice a year (spring & fall). Stuff your compostable bags and bundle your branches (sans string or twine) and place them near your trash on your designated trash collection day.
Then to celebrate all of your hard work, grab a Colorado Pint Day glass 🍺 at one of Golden’s breweries this Wednesday. From the pint glass artist: “Since we are celebrating both the US’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th birthdays, the theme I felt compelled to do was a birthday party…a prehistoric, campy, hoppy, Colorado birthday party.”
Lastly, take note of a couple upcoming community meetings and some great opportunities to hear live music with Mines’ orchestra and Golden Concert Choir. 🎵
In today’s issue:
🏆 Golden Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
📌 Bulletin Board
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
This newsletter is supported by Jenna at First Summit Realty 🎉
🏆 Golden Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
Congrats to this year’s winners! Businesses are nominated by their peers, customers, community leaders, employees, or themselves and then reviewed and voted on by the Golden Chamber Board of Directors.
Business of the Year: The Golden Mill
Budding Business: Golden Game Guild
Community Impact: Rand Dance Academy
Golden Standard: Go Farm Colorado
Volunteer of the Year: Stacy Fowler, The Golden Hayride/Golden Outpost
Golden Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Bob Varnum/SMART Property Management
Golden Young Professional of the Year: Erin Miller/Golden Pantry and Thrift
📌 Bulletin Board
Garden in a Box needs volunteers on Saturday - Resource Central is still looking for volunteers if you’re able to help with the distribution of the boxes at their Golden event.
Stage 1 Drought Takes Effect Friday, May 1 - Don’t forget to read up on the new water restrictions in place.
Mark your calendars: Tues, May 5 there are two community meetings:
Clear Creek Trail Improvement Meeting @ 5:30 - 7:00PM - Review “the design plans for the Clear Creek Trail improvement efforts in Downtown Golden.”
Lions Park Playground Replacement Project Community Meeting @ 5:30 - 7:00PM - “Help decide the look and feel of the new community playground at Lions Park.”
Reminders:
PLAN AHEAD: FREE Admission Day (5/7) at Colorado Railroad Museum - “Due to the growing popularity of SCFD Free Days at the Colorado Railroad Museum, all tickets for these dates must be reserved online in advance.”
Extra Yard Waste Collection Pickup is next week (5/4-5/8) - “Once in the spring and once in the fall for residents who participate in the Pay-As-You-Throw waste collection program….Material may be placed in your organics cart, bundled, or in certified compostable bags available for purchase at any home improvement store.”
BGOLDN needs your egg cartons! - Drop off at their food pantry (17455 W 16th Ave); drop off Tuesday through Friday (times vary).
Discounted summer passes to The Splash at Fossil Trace - They go on sale May 4. The season kicks off on Saturday, May 23! “From thrilling water slides and a zero-depth entry leisure pool to spray features, an eight-lane, 25-meter lap pool, and a diving board, the Splash is the perfect place to beat the Colorado heat and make summer memories.”
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly
MONDAY (4/27)
👗 Clothing Swap at Holidaily Brewing (4/27 @ 5:30pm) - “Bring old clothing in good condition, swap, grab new to you duds, and we donate the rest!”
🍷 Abejas Spring Lamb Wine Dinner (4/27 @ 6pm) - “Join us Monday, April 27 from 6–9pm for a four-course spring dinner featuring Boulder County grass-fed lamb from Buckner Family Ranch, paired with seasonal wines from around the world.”
TUESDAY (4/28)
📚 Books & Benders Book Club at Cannonball (4/28 @ 6pm) - Discussing "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
🪩 Make Your Own Disco Ball at Holidaily (4/28 @ 6pm) - “Join this crafty class to make your own shimmering, mirrored disco ball!” All supplies and tools are provided.
WEDNESDAY (4/29)
🍺 Colorado Pint Day(4/29) - Grab a pint glass at Mountain Toad, New Terrain, Cannonball, Barrels and Bottles, Holidaily, or Mad Macks!
THURSDAY (4/30)
🌲 Wilderness First Aid (4/30 @ 8am-5pm) - Offered by the Colorado Mountain Club
🍺 Cultivating Community: 6th Annual BGOLDN Fundraiser (4/30 @ 5pm) - Head to The Golden Mill to enjoy “live music from Kory Montgomery, a live painting performance by Jesse Crock (with the finished piece auctioned to benefit BGOLDN), and a bluefin tuna carving demonstration by Chef Jesus, featuring complimentary hand rolls after 6:30 PM while supplies last.”
💄 Natural Makeup Make & Take Class (4/30 @ 6pm) - “You will get to make 3 of your very own, custom colored powdered Eyeshadow. Plus, make 1 pressed eyeshadow. These basics will give you the understanding to make any kind of makeup at home!” At Earth Sweet Boutique.
📖 Jefferson County Virtual Town Hall (4/30 @ 6pm) - “Join us on April 30 as Jefferson County subject experts and the Board of County Commissioners will be available to share important updates and answer your questions. You can join online to listen or ask any questions you might have.”
FRIDAY (5/1)
🚣 Golden River Sporst Annual Swap, Sale and Grand Reopening (5/1-5/3) - “Bring in your old gear to be listed and make 80% cash or 100% store credit. We will also be celebrating our Grand Reopening after renovations this spring plus vendors will be on-hand to help you with all your boating needs this summer. PARTY!!”
🕯 Women’s Circle at PranaTonic (5/1 @ 5:30pm) - “On the first Friday of each month, be part of our enchanting women's circle, guided by the unique talents of rotating PranaTonic teachers. Each month highlights a different theme, celebrating the distinct expertise of our facilitators.”
SATURDAY (5/2)
🚂 Small Wonders Weekend at the Colorado Railroad Museum (5/2 @ 10am-3pm) - “At this celebration of toy trains and scale model railroading, guests will ‘marvel at the minis’ while exploring the Museum’s impressive small-scale railroads.”
🍺 Clear Creek River Cleanup at New Terrain (5/2 @ 10:30am) - “Join us, New Terrain and The Outdoor Market Alliance for an impactful cleanup followed by a free beer and sweet giveaways from the best outdoor brands. This year, we invite you to join us by foot or bring your bike to help us collect more trash along the Clear Creek Trail.”
🐴 Derby Party at Babe’s Tea Room (5/2 @ 2:30pm) - “Designed for those who want a more intimate, elevated Derby experience.”
🎶 Golden Concert Choir: Night Song (5/2 @ 4pm) - Located in the Great Hall at Calvary Episcopal Church in Golden.
SUNDAY (5/3)
🥾 Gear Swap at New Terrain (5/3 @ 12-4pm) - “Gear Gwap & Sample Sale with FERAL & a live set from Head For The Hills! Shop deals on used outdoor goods and sell your extra items. This is a classic peer-to-peer swap. No cost to participate as a buyer or seller.”
💐 Counter Agriculture at Cannonball (5/3 @ 12-4pm) - Pick-your-own bouquets and flowers.
🎶 Colorado School of Mines Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert (5/3 @ 2pm) - American Classics: 250 year anniversary of the United States of America. Free to attend. Located at the Green Center on Mines Campus.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
🌿 Spring Yard Waste Collection Day (5/4-5/8) - Happens twice a year. Extra yard waste will be collected this week.
🚲 Bike Demo Days at New Terrain (5/6 @ 3-7pm) - “Experience new models from Revel Bikes”
🤖 Black Mirror / Red Carpet: A Night of Improvised Sci-fi Horror with Mines Spring 2026 Robots Ethics Class (5/6 @ 7pm) - “What happens when futuristic fears, ethical dilemmas, and a room full of brilliant minds collide with live improv?” Located at Gnarly’s.
🎂 Barrels & Bottles 13 Year Anniversary Celebration (5/9) - “Live music, pig roast, beer releases, new merch giveaways.”
🥏 Colorado Apex’s first HOME game (5/9 @ 1:30pm) - Taking on Salt Lake City at Marv Kay Stadium at Mines. Next home game is 5/29.
✨ Beauty of Ayurveda at PranaTonic (5/10 @ 1pm) - “Ayurvedic Skincare, Teas & Oils. Create and Experience Beauty Rituals Rooted in Nature”
☕ Golden Startup Coffee (5/13 @ 9am) - “A simple morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, professionals, investors, and everyone to elevate the entrepreneurial community in Golden, Colorado.”
🐐 Baby Goat Nights at New Terrain (5/13 @ 5-8pm) - FREE. “Guided Goat Hikes will be here with about a dozen miniature goats of various age and size!”
🐶 Watering Bowl Social at Foothills Animal Shelter (5/13 @ 5:30 - 7:30pm) - “wine, spirits, beer & N/A tastings, small bites, live music, wine pull”
💚 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!”
📫 USPS Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive 2026 (6/9) - Local letter carriers collect and bring donated food items to Golden Pantry! Help set up, organize, sort, or shelve the donated items.
🧹 Clear Creek Cleanups will resume (6/1) - Every Monday at 7am beginning in June. Sign up for one morning or all of them.
THANKS!
Thanks for being here & have a great week!
