Good morning, Golden! Anyone else go to Free Night at the Museums on Saturday, wander through the Clyfford Still Museum, and think, “Heck, I could paint that!”?

Then I learned that the dude helped pioneer Abstract Expressionism, so clearly he knew what he was doing, and I clearly do not.

I’ll stick to enthusiastically pointing at things other people have made and shouting into the void, “LOOK HOW COOL THIS IS!”…which is basically the entire premise of this newsletter.

Speaking of which, I'm always experimenting with what strikes your fancy, flock. If there's a segment you particularly love, hit reply and tell me! And if something feels out of place or could use a little work, I want to hear that too. I promise my feathers won't get ruffled…unless you use fowl language.

And before I go, with Veterans Day coming up on Wednesday, a heartfelt thank you to all the veterans in our flock and throughout our community. Thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and all you've given.

IN THIS ISSUE

  • 💛 Small Donations, Big Impact: Denver Giving Group

  • 🧦 Holy Socks, Batman!

  • 🏚 The Golden Market Minute

  • 📍 Bulletin Board

  • 📆 This Week in Golden

  • 🚀 Upcoming Events

LOCAL GIVING

Small Donations, Big Impact: Denver Giving Group

What happens when 100 neighbors each chip in $100? A local nonprofit walks away with $10,000! That's the idea behind Denver Giving Group, a charitable giving circle that brings people together to make a bigger impact.

Every quarter, members gather to hear from three Colorado nonprofits, ask questions, and vote on which organization will receive their pooled donations. It's a simple way to give back, discover great local causes, and meet some community-minded folks along the way.

📅 Thursday, November 12 @ 7 PM
📍 Connects Workspace Red Rocks

Interested in joining? Head to their event this week to learn more about the group and how to get involved.

MAKE OR MEND

Holy Socks, Batman!

Got a hole in your favorite sweater? Jeans that have seen better days? A sock that's slowly becoming more hole than sock? Before you toss it, consider giving it a second life…and maybe a little personality.

Lia Kurtin and my friend Angela Schwab are hosting a FREE Make or Mend Textile Meetup: Elbows, Knees, and Heels, where you'll learn the art of visible mending—turning rips, tears, and worn-out clothes into something worth showing off.

Angela also happens to be my architect (and the lead architect behind the renovation of Foothills Art Center's Astor House) and an all-around fun human. We've had some great conversations about third spaces and the idea of “Sunday Service”: getting people together regularly to help others, make things, learn something, or simply enjoy each other's company. And while I've been busy talking about it, Angela's actually out there doing it (this is the second event)! 🫶

Come for the hole-y pants, stay for the community. Bring something that needs a little TLC, or practice on a provided sample. No need to be a sewing wizard. It's about learning together, not achieving perfectly patched purple patterned pants.

📅 Wednesday, November 11 | 4–6 PM
📍 Foothills Art Center, Creative Campus
💲 FREE.99

REAL ESTATE

The Golden Market Minute

Downtown Golden & Surrounding Neighborhoods | Single-Family Homes

  • 10 homes sold for a median sale price of $1,025,000

  • With the median original asking price: $1,187,500

  • Homes sold for a median of 96% of their original asking price.

  • 4 homes went under contract within 7 days, with the median time on market at 43 days.

A Couple Takeaways

  • Golden is still Golden—people want to live here. But pricing matters. Homes priced too high can sit and lose buyer interest, while competitive pricing from the start can create excitement and even spark multiple offers.

  • Think Golden homes under $1M are impossible to find? Think again! Five of October's 10 sales were under $1M, including one at $645K. It needed some updating and was a bit farther from downtown, but there are still opportunities to get into the Golden market below the million-dollar mark.

Source: REcolorado MLS | Jillian Gralewski, The Golden Group

If you have any questions or would like more specific data tailored to your area, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Jillian Gralewski
The Golden Group Real Estate Advisors
M: 586-747-7280
E: [email protected]

AROUND THE CITY

Bulletin Board

📍 Golden Resident Parking Permits: Not Expiring - “Golden parking permit holders incorrectly received an email from the City's parking vendor informing them that permits will be expiring and payment was required for renewal. This was sent in error from the parking vendor. Permits are not expiring, and payment is not required (outside of the Downtown Resident permit).” From the City’s Golden Roundup newsletter.

📍 Prescribed Burn Planned in White Ranch Park This Fall and Winter - “Jefferson County Parks and Open Space, partnering with local officials, are planning two prescribed burns throughout the fall and winter season. One of the selected locations is White Ranch Park, just north of Golden. Prescribed burns help land managers mitigate fire risk by removing hazardous fuels and to improve forest health overall. These burns are only scheduled during optimal conditions and are closely monitored by partner agencies until declared entirely extinguished.”

REMINDERS

📍 Register for the 2026 Golden Great Turkey Chase - Event takes place Thursday, 11/26 @ 8:30am in Parfet Park. “Glittens” included with registration. The race is 3 miles.

📍 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Open House on Nov 9th - “The City of Golden is updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and this is your opportunity for input…The open house will be on Monday, November 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden. The event is free and open to the public with no registration required.”

📍 Gently Used Kids Bikes Needed - “Got some nice gently used kids bikes to share for Christmas? The non-profit Golden Optimists Bicycle Recycle Program needs donations of children's bikes (not rusty, paint pretty good, most parts) - Strider to 24 inch wheel size, everything in between. Volunteers will refurbish them for local Christmas programs for families.” Find drop off hours on their website.

PLAN YOUR WEEK

📆 This week in Golden

MONDAY

November 9

TUESDAY

November 10

  • 12-2pm · Golden Community Center
    ❄ Winterize Your Home - “Worried about rising costs in keeping your home warm this winter? Join Environmental Architect and Golden’s own Peter Ewers, who will host our lunch time roundtable of home efficiency experts.”

  • 6-9pm · Holidaily Taproom
    🎨 Paint Your Pet - “Let your inner artist shine as you paint your beloved furry friend, with step by step guidance…Then, hop over to the spin art section to create your very own, tie-dye style pet bandana!”

  • 7pm · Buffalo Rose
    🐟 2026 Fly Fishing Film Tour at Buffalo Rose - “The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of unforgettable stories, breathtaking landscapes, and a community bound by a passion for fly fishing.”

WEDNESDAY - Veteran’s Day

November 11

  • 9am · Connects Workspace Red Rocks
    ☕ Golden Startup Coffee - “A simple morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, professionals, investors, and everyone to help founders and elevate the entrepreneurial community in Golden, Colorado.”

  • 4pm · Foothills Art Center, Creative Campus
    🧦 Make or Mend Textile Meetup: Elbows, Knees, and Heels - Free! See more details in the writeup above.

  • 6:30pm · Connects Workspace Golden
    🍷 Wine, Women, and Wealth - “Relax, enjoy a glass of wine and light appetizers, meet other amazing women, and learn about money! It's free.  Now that's smart money.”

THURSDAY

November 12

  • 6pm · Earth Sweet Boutique
    🍹 Holiday Cocktails and Mocktails with Herbal Bitters - “In this class, you’ll sample a variety of holiday-inspired cocktails and mocktails crafted with handmade herbal bitters.”

  • 6pm · State 38 Distilling
    🥃 Burn & Sip: Wood Burning + Cocktail Workshop - “Discover the art of pyrography (wood burning) as you transform a bamboo cutting board into a personalized piece that's both functional and beautiful.”

  • 7pm · Connects Workspace Red Rocks
    🫶 Denver Giving Group - “Join us at Connects Workspace Red Rocks to make an impact, connect with old friends, and meet new people.”

Friday…the 13th 😱

November 13

  • 4-6pm · Babe’s Tea Room
    💋 Facial Aesthetics X Babe's Tea Room - “We're bringing together the charm of Babes Tea Room and the expertise of Facial Aesthetics for a fun, interactive experience designed to help you get to know your skin, discover new products and treatments, and refresh your skincare routine.”

SATURDAY

November 14

  • 2-5pm · Rise Yoga
    👖 Clothing Swap at Rise Yoga - Receive a free yoga class for participating.

  • 4-8pm · Mines, Green Center
    🍽 International Days at Mines - “International Day is one of the biggest campus events of the year. It celebrates the food, music, traditions, and heritage of international students, scholars, and faculty at Colorado School of Mines.“ Open to the public but grab tickets.

  • 5pm · Foothills Art Center
    🍂 Golden Makers Harvest Event - “Let's make, tinker and create together! Join us for workshops, maker showcase, live music, sips + bites.” RSVP at the link.

  • 7:30pm · Mountain Toad Brewing
    🎥 Drag Bingo - “Bingo with a show! This month: Time Warped - a Rocky Horror tribute/revue. The most requested drag performance at the Toad - you don’t want to miss this!”

SUNDAY

November 15

  • 9am · The Eddy Hotel · Volunteer
    🗑 Highway Cleanup - “Join us for our Earth Day and quarterly highway cleanups!”

  • 10am-12pm · Scully’s Coffee
    🍂 Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft - Craft time at Scully’s.

  • 11am · Holidaily Taproom
    🐶 Rescue Puppy Yoga - “The lesson is 45 minutes long with lots of puppy love. You will have time after class to take the perfect pictures, play and fill out paperwork if you find a new family member at class!”

  • 12:30pm · Golden Quilt Company · Kid Friendly
    🧵 Kids Sewing: Stuffie Sleeping Bag - “No experience needed; students will learn to sew on their sewing machine and have a completed project to take home at the end of class!”

  • 3pm · Jefferson Unitarian Church
    🎻 Jefferson Symphony Orchestra: Autumn Symphony Showcase - “Guitarist Masakazu Ito and JSO quartet create musical rhythms of Spain performing Luigi Boccherini's Fandango Guitar Quintet”

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

🚀 Upcoming Events

THANKS!

If you found something in here helpful, interesting, or mildly entertaining, please share it with your ex’s mom (you liked her better anyways), your favorite teacher, or that neighbor whose name you still don't know but whose dog's name you definitely do.

P.S. Shoutout to my unofficial promoter, Marco, who I recently learned has shared this newsletter with his friend's neighbor, his cycling group, and his mom. I have no way to track referrals, but when I do, you're getting a shirt. Once I have shirts. Details.

Until next week, stay curious, be kind, and keep looking out for one another. 💛

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