Happy 149th Colorado Day

7/28 - Colorado Summit, Colorado Day, Survey Results

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The Golden Goose
July 28, 2025

Good Morning, Golden! Who got their flapjack fix at the Golden Fire Station on Saturday? This goose sure did—feathered friends and fire trucks make for a pretty delightful morning.

Looking ahead, this Friday marks Colorado’s birthday! So raise a glass and cheers to the 38th state to join the Union. Oooooh, I get State 38 Distilling’s name now (yes, I’m processing this in real time as I write. Welcome to the inter-workings of my weird brain.)🧠 Let’s get to it!

In today’s issue:

  • 📣 The people have spoken!

  • 🥏 Colorado Summit Needs a New Name

  •  📌 Bulletin Board

  • 📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

📣 The people have spoken!

Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey—it really does help. I started this newsletter as a creative outlet and a way to stay in the loop on what’s happening around town. If it helps me feel more connected, I figured maybe it could do the same for you.

Survey results are in…and MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! 100% of respondents have said it makes them feel more connected.

At the heart of it, I hope The Goose brings people together—whether that means showing up for an event, supporting a local cause, or just feeling a little more rooted in this community we all love.

I’ll be incorporating some of the feedback (like ditching Trivia nights) in the coming newsletters, and if you have other ideas or suggestions, I’m all ears!

You can still take part in the survey ➡️ here. 💛

🥏 Colorado Summit Needs a New Name

In “a rare and refreshing show of sportsmanship” as the team called it, The Colorado Summit Ultimate Frisbee Team is handing over their name to the Denver Summit FC, Denver’s future National Women’s Soccer Team.

This means the ultimate frisbee team will go through a rebrand in 2026 and needs your help finding a new name!

To see the current name considerations and give your opinion, take their survey here.

Source: Denverite

📌 Bulletin Board

Get your Day Out with Thomas Tickets - Tickets will be going on sale as of Tues, 7/29 at 9am. This event sells out each year, and advanced tickets are required. This family friendly event will take place on three weekends: Sept 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21.

Reminders:

Volunteers Needed for the Golden Gallop - Nearly 1,000 participants will be running the 5K, 10K, and kids fun run. If you’d like to run it, here’s the link. If you’d like to be a part of it and volunteer, sign up to help here! Bike leads, course marshals, set-up help, and more are needed.

Leadership Golden Applications - “ Leadership Golden is a free nine-month program that gives participants a behind-the-scenes look at how Golden works—from local government and public finance to education, the arts, and more.” Applications are due by July 31.

JeffCo Volunteer Boards & Commissions Application - Applications will be accepted through July 29 for appointments made in late September. Service through Jefferson County’s volunteer boards and commissions is an effective way for citizens to provide valuable input and make a positive impact in our community on issues ranging from pending land use cases to the allocation of open space grant funds.  

📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly

MONDAY (7/28)

  • 🍶 Four Course Community Sake Dinner at Nosu Ramen (7/28 @ 6:30pm) - “Four Course dinner paired with sake from our favorite supplier- Kome Collective. No vegetarian or gluten free option. Groups will be sat in communally as space is limited.”

TUESDAY (7/29)

  • 📣 Mayoral Town Hall at Natural Grocers (7/29 @ 5:30pm) - “Join Mayor Laura Weinberg for an in-person town hall where she will provide a brief update on key city initiatives and then open the floor for questions. This is your opportunity to hear directly from the mayor and share your thoughts on local issues.”'

  • 🚴 Golden Bike Cruise (7/29 @ 5:30pm) - Golden’s monthly bike ride…cowboy style! Come dressed up in your “Old West” attire for an evening of cruising, music, food, and drinks.

  • 📚 Books & Benders Book Club (7/29 @ 6pm) - Cannonball Creek Brewing’s monthly book club is reading Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune this month.

  • 🍃 Colorado Wild Plant Smudge Stick & Infused Honey Class at Earth Sweet Boutique (7/29 @ 6-8pm) - “Learn how to use wild Colorado herbs for smudging, smoking & Wellness.  Plus make a herb infused honey.”

WEDNESDAY (7/30)

THURSDAY (7/31)

FRIDAY (8/1) - Happy Colorado Day

  • 🧘 Rooftop Yoga at The Golden Mill (8/1 @ 9:30am-10:30am) - $20 for class and a beverage.

  • 🥃 Colorado Day Whiskey Release at State 38 Distilling (8/1 @ 4-9pm) - “Join us as…we celebrate the release of our 5th Annual Colorado Day Whiskey—a straight wheat whiskey finished in a spiced rum peach liqueur barrel, featuring a custom label designed by Golden artist Jesse Crock.”

  • 🪨 First Friday Night at the Museum (8/1 @ 6-9pm) - LAST one of the summer! Enjoy live music, free entry, cash bar, and hands-on activities for the whole family.

  • 🚂 Colorado Rails & Cocktails (8/1 @ 7pm) - Select Fridays; “An Evening of Colorado History – Relax, enjoy a beverage and travel back to a time when railroads shaped the American West.” Doors open at 6:30pm

SATURDAY (8/2)

SUNDAY (8/3)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

AUGUST

👮 National Night Out (8/5 @ 5-8pm) - The Golden Police Department’s national community-building event for all ages at Parfet Park. “Will feature a variety of fun activities, food, treats, face painting, and live music.”

🌎 Highway Cleanup 2025 at The Eddy Hotel (8/8 @ 9:30am) - Join for their annual Earth Day celebration as they pick up trash on their sponsored section of Highway 58. Volunteers get a 25% discount at the taproom after.

✍️ Free Memoir Writing Intro at Foothills Art Center (8/9 @ 2-3pm) - “Join Peter Dunne, professional producer and writer, for a 1 hour introduction to his upcoming 4 week class, Contemplative Memoir: Remembering Being, Being Remembered.”

🌕 Full Moon Headlamp Hike + Run with Runners Roost Golden (8/9 @ 6:30pm) - “We are teaming up with @lifes2shortfitness and @womenswilderness for this all-levels social adventure - whether you hike or run, you’re welcome here! …Stick around for drinks, exclusive in-store discounts, and the chance to connect with an amazing crew!” Hike is up South Table Mountain.

☕️ Golden Startup Coffee (8/13 @ 9-11am) - “A a simple morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, professionals, investors, and everyone to elevate the entrepreneurial community in Golden, Colorado.”

🥣 Soundbath with Pranatonic (8/16 @ 6:30-7:30pm) - “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.”

🎵 Jefferson Symphony Outdoor Concert (8/17 @ 6pm) - “Music of the 1980s. Featuring movie soundtracks, Olympic themes, Broadway songs and rock & roll!”

🧑‍🌾 Golden Community Garden Fundraiser (8/21 @ 6-10pm) - “Come build community, support local musicians, and raise money for the local Golden charity Golden Pantry & Thrift!” Bring a dish or drink to share. Preferred donation of your choosing, which will be considered your RSVP.

THANKS!

And that’s a wrap on this week’s goose-worthy announcements & events! Have a great week ahead, and if you get the chance, please share this newsletter with a friend!