Good morning, Golden! We hear about the worst bike accidents, but what about all the close calls? The drivers who drift into bike lanes, often without anyone noticing?

Well, thanks to the new concrete bike lane barriers on Ford and Jackson streets, the Woodards are inadvertently collecting data.

This weekend, family members heard two crashes within hours of each other, both involving the new barriers. The first driver hit one hard enough to deploy the airbags and send the barrier sliding down the road. About an hour later, another driver crashed into a different barrier nearby. Thankfully, no cyclists, drivers, or passengers were injured, and no other vehicles were involved.

My family and their neighbors checked on those involved and spoke with the responding officers, but I’ll leave the why behind these crashes to the authorities.

Those barriers have already taken two hits from cars that might otherwise have ended up in the bike lane. So, as a cyclist casual cruiser, I'm grateful they're there.

On a lighter note, Golden has plenty of other ways to get your heart pumping this week. It's Golden Hell Week, Halloween is nearly here, and there's a whole lot happening around town. 🎃

Oh and don’t forget the clocks “fall back” on Sunday! ⏰

IN THIS ISSUE

  • 🏃 Golden Hell Week

  • 🎃 Halloween for the Kiddos

  • 📋 Trivia

  • 📍 Bulletin Board

  • 📆 This Week in Golden

  • 🚀 Upcoming Events"

MUST RUN

Golden Hell Week

Oh, fall…how I love the way you tickle my senses. The sight of leaves changing colors, the crunch of them under my boots, the smell of cinnamon spice in Home Depot, and the feeling of cold, hard earth scraping my knees as I go flying hands-first into the least technical section of Apex Trail.

Ah, yes. Fall is officially here. And yes, that actually happened TWO years in a row (once during Hell Week). In the same. exact. spot.

Which brings me to another beloved fall tradition involving questionable decisions and sore legs: it’s Golden Hell Week! If you've never participated, I think this is your year. Dust off those trail running or hiking shoes, hit the trails, and say hello to your fellow dirt-loving neighbors.

What I love most about this community-led week of trail running isn't the miles (or the occasional blood sacrifice to Apex). It's the familiar faces, the camaraderie, and the feeling of being part of something uniquely Golden. We're ridiculously lucky to have so many incredible trails in our backyard, and it's not too late to join the fun! You can run them on your own time within five days, and some people even run all of them in one day. 😳

And did I mention there’s an after-party Friday (6-8pm) at Mountain Toad? 🍻

So lace up, hit a trail or two (or five), and I'll see you out there! Just don’t let your guard down after the technical bits. 😉

TRICK OR TREAT

Halloween for the Kiddos

The City officially announced two events for the lil trick or treaters this week. Find all the details below from the City’s Golden Roundup Newsletter (and check out this week’s events for more family friendly Halloween events).

🎃 Friday, Oct 30 @ 3-5pm Trick or Treat Street with the City of Golden

The City of Golden is delighted to invite City residents to the beloved tradition of Trick or Treat Street on next Friday, October 30, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., along Washington Avenue in downtown Golden.

Come in costume for live music, dance performances, candy, and so much more! Whether showing off costumes or coming to collect candy, this is local fall tradition you don't want to miss. Ghouls, goblins, superheroes, and princesses of all ages are welcome.

Washington Avenue will be closed between 11th Street and 14th Street, making it the perfect place to trick or treat! Don't forget your costumes.

🎃 Saturday, Oct 31 @ 2-4pm Monster Mash Halloween

The Golden History Museum, Foothills Art Center, and the Golden Library are hosting a collaborative, kid-friendly Halloween event next Saturday, October 31, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Crafts, activities, trick-or-treating, and (not so spooky) stories will be told between all three locations. All locations are within a reasonable walking distance of one another.

The three locations are:

  • Foothills Art Center: 1133 Arapahoe St, Golden

  • Golden History Museum: 923 10th St, Golden

  • Golden Library: 1019 10th St, Golden

📋 Trivia

Did you know Golden has a lost cemetery? Where is the town's original burial ground believed to be located?

A. West of the Foothills Animal Shelter
B. On the grounds of Mines Campus
C. Between North Table Mountain and New Terrain
D. On the grounds of Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center

Answer at the end

AROUND THE CITY

Bulletin Board

📍 Yard Waste Collection Next Week - Happens only twice a year. Gather those extra branches, leaves, and weeds and get them ready for pick up. Happening Nov 2-6.

📍 Volunteers Needed at BGOLDN’s Food Pantry - “Our Fresh Food Pantry is seeing more and more visitors each day. We need your support to keep our shelves stocked! Consider organizing a food drive for GOLDN. Gather your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and/or faith community.”

📍 Scam Alert: Malicious Actors Impersonating City of Golden Employees - “Scammers will send emails that appear to be from a City employee, requesting additional funds for City-related projects. The City of Golden does not request payment through cryptocurrency, wire transfers, peer-to-peer payment apps, or personalized payment links.”

City of Golden Calendar

REMINDERS

📍 The Colorado Sun explains how to get a Sundance Ticket - And there’s even a waitlist option. Their Instagram has an even more succinct explanation.

📍 Christmas Tree Permits are Selling Out - Snag a permit to chop your own tree.

📍 Golden United has a nonpartisan Election Guide for Nov 3 - “Golden United is a non-partisan, residents-driven volunteer organization striving to engage Golden area community members across all walks of life to find common ground and act with respect and dignity in strengthening our community.”

PLAN YOUR WEEK

📆 This week in Golden

MONDAY

October 26

  • 4-5:30pm · The Eddy Hotel · Family Friendly
    🧁 Halloween Cupcake Decorating at The Eddy - “Kids of all ages are invited to decorate their own Halloween Cupcakes! 2 full size cupcakes will be provided, along with all the decor to make a Candy Corn Vanilla Cupcake and a Monster face Chocolate cupcake!”

TUESDAY

October 27

  • 6pm · Cannonball Brewing

    📚️ Books & Benders Book Club at Cannonball - This month is “The Dog Stars” by Peter Heller.

  • 6pm · Holidaily Brewing

    👖 Fall Swap & Mixer - “FREE Clothing, Outdoor Gear, & Costume Swap! RSVP here.”

  • 6:30pm · The Golden Mill
    ⚡ Harry Potter Trivia Night - “Calling all witches, wizards, and Muggles! Test your knowledge of the wizarding world at our Harry Potter trivia night.”

  • 7:30pm · Miners Alley
    🤣 SCRIPTprov - “What happens when a scene from a "legit" play gets hijacked by improvisers? HILARITY ENSUES! Come join us for all of the action!”

WEDNESDAY

October 28

  • 4-6pm · Foothills Art Center
    🧵 Make or Mend: Felting Holes - Free and for all levels; “Learn visible mending with a wool-felting demonstration. You’ll discover how to use needle felting to repair holes in sweaters. Bring a sweater you’d like to mend, or practice the new skill on a provided sample piece.”

  • 5:30-7pm · Starts at Golden History Museum
    🎨 Tour Golden’s Newest Public Art Installations - “Join the Arts and Culture Commission to tour two of Golden's newest public art installations... Afterward, a Location Charrette (it's a party!) Open House will invite residents to share possible locations for Golden's next art installations.” Free with no registration required.

  • 6:30pm · Holidaily Brewing
    🎃 Halloween Music Bingo - “Come dressed as a graveyard ghoul and play along to your favorite halloween hits! Win prizes from Holidalily.”

  • 7pm · Miners Alley
    🎭 Making Waves (play reading) - “Two environmental scientists and two Emmy-nominated screenwriters walk into a bar in Beverly Hills. Can they create a hit comedy to interest people in climate change who would never think about it otherwise?”

THURSDAY

October 29

  • 2:30pm · JeffCo Administration and Courts Facility
    🍬 Candy Crawl and Scavenger Hunt - “Bring your costumes and join us for some Halloween fun as the Administration and Courts Facility will be hosting a trick-or-treating scavenger hunt from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.”

  • 6pm · Confluence Coffee

    💐 Fall Floral Design Workshop - “In this beginner-friendly workshop, Melissa of Pepper Rose Florals will guide you through her signature floral design method as you create your very own seasonal arrangement.”

  • 6pm · Clear Creek Makerspace
    🪦 Clear Creek Crypt - “Clear Creek Makerspace is turning into a crime scene for "Murder at the Creek" and we need your help to solve the whodunit. Explore puzzle-packed stations built by member teams across the shops, gather clues, and solve the case to be entered to win exciting prizes!”

  • 6pm · Earth Sweet Boutique
    🍓 Quick Make Herbal Fruit Jams & Jelly with superfoods and no canning! - “Join herbalist Crystal Baldwin as she walks you through how to create amazing, no/low sugar Instant Fruit & Herbal jams and jelly, without preservatives.”

  • 5-8pm · Holidaily Brewing
    🍺 Tunes ‘N Brews - Powder7 Presents: “$20 bucks gets you a quick ski tune up AND beverage. Consume a gluten-free bevvy while we give your skis a quick edge sharpen and belt wax…You can bet we’ll be in costume.”

FRIDAY

October 30

  • 5pm · The Golden Mill

    💀 Halloween Bash - “Kick off Halloween weekend with DJ & 1 spinning Halloween favorites and party hits throughout the evening. Come dressed to impress, because costume contests and prizes await some of the night's most creative looks…”

  • 6:30pm · Goosetown Station
    🎵 Hallow Eve Eve - “Come if you dare to a haunted Hallows Eve Eve ft The Gnarbilly’s -Hill a Billy Honky Tonk & Rock-n -Roll Join in costume- be not surprised - spooks and ghouls sure to rise.”

  • 8:00pm · Buffalo Rose
    🎵 Elton Dan & The Rocket Band - An Elton John experience.

SATURDAY

October 31

  • 11am-close · Golden City Brewery

    🎃 Get Your Spook On! - “Celebrate with us as GCB turns 33! Costume contest, $2 pints, prizes and a variety of entertainment.”

  • 12pm-close · The Down Low
    🦴 Costume Party - “Join us at the Down Low for live music, amazing drinks, and a costume contest! Doors open at 12pm | Costume Contest starts at 9pm; 21+ (dogs always welcome).”

  • 2-4pm · Golden History Museum & Park · Family Friendly
    🎃 Monster Mash - “Put on your costumes and join the Golden Library, Golden History Museum & Park, and Foothills Art Center for a drop-in Halloween party.”

  • 6pm · The Eddy Hotel
    🎃 Voodoo on the Bayou Halloween Party - “Come dressed to impress (or scare!), sip on spooky cocktails, dance the night away, and experience a Halloween celebration with a little bayou magic.”

  • 6pm · New Terrain
    🚀 Halloween Party feat. Foggy Mountain Spaceship - “Be sure to put on your best Halloween attire for a Costume Contest w/ prizes! You’ll also get to enjoy live music from the incredible and completely unique Foggy Mountain Spaceship.”

  • 6:30pm · Goosetown Station
    🎵 Riverspell Spellcasters Ball - “Witches Wizards & Mystical Creatures -we invite you to an evening of sorcery. The cauldrons will be bubbling & the spells will be cast. Wear your spookiest costume - Let’s gather & conjure up some good vibrations!”

SUNDAY

November 1

  • 2am · In Your Bed
    ⏰ Clocks roll back an hour! - Enjoy that extra hour of sleep and earlier sunrise. The trade-off? Sunset is now at 4:58pm. 😳 Time to invest in a sun lamp.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

🚀 Upcoming Events

THANKS!

If you got something out of this issue, don’t keep it buried! Share it with your favorite witches, ghouls, goblins, or any other friendly spirits haunting Golden. Thanks, and have a spooktacular week! 🎃👻

D. On the grounds of Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center. Learn more on page 32 of Historically Jeffco 2024: Mining, Mysteries, and Monuments,

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