Good morning, Golden! I’m sure all the parents out there are saying “summer is over” with kiddos back in school, but I’d like to remind you that technically Summer ends on September 21st.
So until then, I’m going to continue to celebrate summer until the very. last. day. You can rip summer out of my cold, dead hands. 💀
Did I take that too far?
What I meeeean to say is: the weather is fantastic and the activities around town are still BUMPIN’. 🎉
The Shiny Sphere Search starts tomorrow and carries us through the month, and there’s still plenty to squeeze out of the season: the final Baby Goat Nights at New Terrain, the final Golden Bike Cruise (zombie-themed), and Golden’s new Golden Hour Mashup—a fun family night around town if you haven’t checked it out yet.
In today’s issue:
🏈 Mines Makes Some Noise
📣 Courageous Colorado is coming to Golden
📋 Trivia
📌 Bulletin Board
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
🏈 Mines Makes Some Noise
I heard the rumble, the music, the cheers, and the ✨ MAGIC ✨ coming from Marv Kay Stadium on Saturday, where Mines fans SHOWED UP. The sounds reverberated throughout town!
If you’re looking to get in on the fun (and maybe reactivate your cowbells) check out the Mines football and soccer schedules, plus their next upcoming home games below.
🏈 Football Schedule (home games below):
Sat, Sept 19 @ 12pm - vs Fort Lewis
Sat, Oct 3 @ 12pm - vs Black Hills State
Sat, Oct 24 @ 12pm - vs South Dakota Mines
Sat, Nov 14 @ 12pm - vs New Mexico Highlands
⚽ Women’s Soccer Schedule (home games below):
Sun, Aug 30 @ 12pm - vs Western Oregon
Thurs, Sept 3 @ 7:30pm - vs Angelo State
Sat, Sept 5 @ 2:30pm - vs St. Mary’s (TX)
Fri, Sept 25 @ 7pm - vs Black Hills State
⚽ Men’s Soccer Schedule (home games below):
Thurs, Sept 3 @ 5pm - vs Biola
Sat, Sept 5 @ 12pm - vs Concordia Irvine
Thurs, Sept 10 @ 6pm - vs UT TYler
Sat, Sept 12 @ 6pm - vs Dallas Baptist
📣 Courageous Colorado is coming to Golden
Courageous Colorado reached out asking that I share the following information about their nonprofit and activation tour. As a strong advocate for civic engagement and community, I was more than happy to. Check them out & join the conversation on Sept 23rd!
This September, Courageous Colorado is bringing its Denver Metro Activation Tour to communities across the metro area, including a stop right here in Golden. The tour is bringing together residents, local leaders, and community organizations for conversations about how we can strengthen civic participation, expand representation, and build trust in our democracy.
The event is free and open to the community. We hope you’ll join us and add your voice to the conversation!
Courageous Colorado is a cross-partisan statewide nonprofit working to strengthen democracy by bringing people together around practical solutions that increase participation, expand representation, and build trust. We believe some of the best ideas for strengthening and opening up democracy start in our local communities.
What: Golden Community Conversation
When: Wednesday, September 23 @ 5:00 p.m.
Where: Golden Community Center
👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DMATgolden
📋 Trivia
Double trivia today!
How many gallons of water does Golden use a day in the summer?
A. 5.5 million
B. 7.5 million
C. 9.5 million
How many gallons of water does Golden use a day in the winter?
A. 1.8 million
B. 3.8 million
C. 4.8 million
Answer at the end
📌 Bulletin Board
Shiny Sphere Search Begins TOMORROW, Sept 1st! - Deserves an extra shout out. Every day in September (twice on weekends), a Shiny Sphere is hidden around Golden. Follow the clues on their Instagram to find the sphere first, and it’s yours to keep!
Lions Park Playground Replacement Project Update - Check out the new proposed play equipment and latest park design from the City’s August 18th update.
Secure your trash from bears! - With increased bear activity, the City is encouraging residents to secure their trash by: 1. storing carts in a secure location whenever possible for as long as possible; 2. keeping dumpster lids fully closed, and never leave food beside a dumpster; and 3. waiting until collection day to bring out trash carts, and never leave them out overnight.
Clay Creation Class Still Accepting Registrations - “Starting Wednesday, September 9 (4-5pm), and running consecutively for four weeks, this hour-long class will give kids aged 6-11 the opportunity to create their own alien, spaceship, or planet, and bring it to life…The class is held at the Golden Community Center.”
Reminders:
School’s Out Camps - I know school just started, but the Golden Rec Center has already opened its registration for holiday breaks. Day camps are designed for children ages 5-12.
Family Ceramics Classes - Registration begins on Friday, October 9 at 4:30pm for the November and December classes at the Golden Rec Center.
📆 Events This Week & Upcoming
Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly
MONDAY (8/31)
🗑 Clear Creek Corridor Cleanup @ Golden History Museum (8/31 @ 7am) - “Volunteers can check-in anytime beginning at 7:00 a.m., and volunteers may help for as long as their schedule allows, but we finish by 9:00 a.m.”
TUESDAY (9/1)
🔮 Shiny Sphere Search Begins (9/1) - Every day in September (twice on weekends), a Shiny Sphere is hidden around Golden. Follow the clues on Instagram to find the sphere first, and it’s yours to keep!
🐻 Bear Aware with Colorado Parks and Wildlife at City Hall (9/1 @ 6pm) - “Join CPW partner & Division of Wildlife Manager Philip Sorensen and the City Community Services team for a presentation and Q&A on bear awareness and safety.”
WEDNESDAY (9/2)
☕ Cups and Connection Women’s Gathering at Confluence Coffee (9/2 @ 8am) - “Pull up a chair with Nicole at The Wilding Collective for Cups and Connection the first Wednesday of every month in our garage. This is a free women’s gathering to meet new people and start your day chatting over a warm cuppa.”
THURSDAY (9/3)
🐶 Furst Thursday Yappy Hour at Golden Mill (9/3 @ 5-8pm) - “An evening built for you and your pup. Enjoy a lively patio atmosphere with live music, beer tastings, and fun swag giveaways.”
FRIDAY (9/4)
🧘 Women’s Circles at PranaTonic (9/4 @ 5:30pm) - “This gathering offers a tranquil space for meditation, movement, writing, and collective reflections, nurturing deeper connections among participants. All women are invited.”
SATURDAY (9/5)
🧘 Saturday Morning Rise Yoga @ The Eddy (9/5 @ 8am) - Free yoga class on The Eddy lawn. Be sure to register in advance.
🍺 Holidaily’s Monthly Brewery Tour (9/5 @ 3pm) - “Please meet at the Golden Taproom (801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, CO, 80403). Beer tastings provided throughout tour!”
UPCOMING EVENTS:
☕ Golden Startup Coffee (9/9 @ 9-11am) - “Morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, professionals, investors, and everyone to help founders and elevate the entrepreneurial community in Golden, Colorado.”
🐐 Baby Goat Nights at New Terrain (9/9 @ 5pm) - Last chance to see baby goats at New Terrain this year, and Wandering Book Co - a mobile bookstore - will also be there!
🌽 1st Annual Golden Rotary Corn Hole Tournament at Calvary Church (9/9 @ 5:30pm) - “Grab a partner and enter a team, join us as a sponsor, or simply come hang out, cheer on the competition and enjoy some great food and beers!” All proceeds support community programs, youth initianives, and service projects.
🎶 Golden Hour at Foothills Art Center (9/11 @ 6pm) - “Live music and demonstrating artists come together in the heart of Golden! Unwind in our courtyard, surrounded by mountain views, and enjoy delicious food and drink from local businesses.” Kids are free!
💍 Silversmithing Class: Build your own Sterling Silver Ring @ EarthSweet Boutique (9/15 @ 6pm) - “Create a custom sterling silver ring, select & set the stone yourself!”
🌆 Golden Hour Mashup in Downtown Golden (9/16 @ 6-9pm) - Golden business stay open late, with live music, pop-ups, family activities, special menus, shopping, and more!
🦙 Celebrate National Alpaca Day at The Eddy (9/21 @ 5-7pm) - A FREE event at the The Eddy. Please leave your 4 legged family members at home that night.
🚲 Golden Bike Cruise: Zombie Edition (9/29 @ 5:30pm) - Come dressed as a Zombie for this year’s FINAL cruise!
⛰ Volunteer for National Public Lands Day (9/26) - “Join one of many county-wide cleanups, then celebrate at Bear Creek Lake Park with food trucks, live music, and a raffle.” Registration required for one of the locations.
🤸 Handstand Workshop at PranaTonic (9/27 @ 12pm) - “Whether you're kicking up for the very first time or looking to refine your handstand practice, this fun and empowering 90-minute workshop is designed to help you build strength, confidence, and body awareness in a supportive environment.”
🍷 2nd Annual Golden Wine Festival (10/3 @ 11am-5pm) - “The 2nd Annual Golden Wine Festival will feature over 20 Colorado Wineries, Retail and Artisan Vendors, Live Music and food trucks” at Tony Grampas Park.
🎤 Stories Worth Telling Festival at The American Mountaineering Center (10/16-10/18) - “Stories Worth Telling Festival is proud to showcase live storytellers, artists who bring personal narratives to life through voice, presence, and direct connection with the audience.”
🤠 2026 Golden Frontier Gala (10/24 @ 5:30pm) - Save the date for the Golden Civic Foundation’s gala in support of BGOLDN. First 50 ticket purchasers will receive a complementary Miner’s Alley ticket.
🏕 American Alpine Club Gala at Buffalo Rose (10/24) - “The American Alpine Club’s Annual Gala brings the climbing community together for an evening of celebration, recognition, and connection.”
THANKS!
During the summer, Golden uses B. 7.5 million gallons. During the winter, it is A. 1.8 million gallons. Source…numbers I’d written down from the City of Golden’s water treatment plant tour last week.
Thanks & have a great week!🪿
