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8/18 - Clear Creek Cleanup, Mines Soccer, and More

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The Golden Goose
August 18, 2025

Good Morning, Golden! Congratulations, parents—you officially survived another summer. 😅 Here’s to getting the kids back in school and reclaiming a little sanity. JeffCo Public Schools welcome students back tomorrow. Mines students head back next Monday. Let’s get to it!

In today’s issue:

  • ⚽️ Mines Women’s Soccer

  • 🗑️ Clear Creek Cleanup Reflections

  •  📌 Bulletin Board

  • 📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

⚽️ Mines Women’s Soccer

The Colorado School of Mines women’s soccer team will kick off the season with national attention—they’ve landed at No. 4 in the United Soccer Coaches’ NCAA Division II preseason rankings.

In 2024, the Orediggers powered through the regular season undefeated, claiming both the conference title and the tournament championship. Their remarkable run ended in the NCAA quarterfinals, where they lost to Cal Poly Pomona, the team that went on to win it all.

Check out their upcoming Home schedule below & get your tickets today ($10 adult; $5 children)!

🗑️ Clear Creek Cleanup

TLDR: The Clear Creek Cleanup continues through sometime in September (end date depends on foot traffic). Come out Monday mornings between 7-9am and stay 10 minutes or 2 hours…however long you can!

I finally made it to my first cleanup last Monday morning! We hauled out everything from footwear to Chipotle bags, and while the trash was disheartening, the people weren’t—17 volunteers (sometimes up to 28!) show up on Mondays just to keep our spaces beautiful. This summer alone, volunteers have logged over 700 hours, saving the city time and resources for other needs. And that stray footwear? An outfitter will be turning it into a public-awareness art installation.

Golden’s got some pretty awesome volunteers—including six who told the organizer they showed up because they read about it in The Goose! 🙌 HUGE thanks to the flock! Next time you spot volunteers on the trail, give them a friendly hello. My dad (a Monday morning regular) will especially appreciate it…though fair warning, he may talk your ear off. 😉

My Dad and I volunteering at the cleanup…and staring directly into the sun.

📌 Bulletin Board

Golden Community Center Closure - Beginning today, parts of the Community Center Facility will be closed for maintenance and repairs, and the entire facility will be fully closed from August 23rd-September 1st for scheduled maintenance and repairs.

Wilderness First Aid Class This Weekend - Two day course this weekend by the Colorado Mountain Club. Registration closes on Thursday. 8am-5pm with a one hour lunch break.

Transportation Survey - Like the Ore Cart? Enjoy safe biking paths? The city needs your input! “The City of Golden is creating a program to help people get around more easily. The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program will offer ideas and solutions to help reduce the number of car trips and encourage people to use other ways of getting around, including walking, biking, carpooling, and public transit.”

Heart of Golden East Amenities Open House - Tuesday, Aug 19, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Lions Park West Pavilion (Rain Location: GCC); “The Heart of Golden project aims to make the Clear Creek Corridor more usable and desirable…This meeting will focus on the East Creek Corridor from Parfet Park to the new Police and Municipal Building, with concepts for review and comment.” No formal presentation.

  

🏆 TRIVIA QUESTION:

On Sunday, August 3, roughly how many pedestrians were estimated along the Clear Creek path?

A) 3,457
B) 4,892
C) 5,689

Answer at the end

📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly

MONDAY (8/18)

  • 💃 Rooftop Tango at The Eddy Hotel (8/18 @ 6pm) - FREE Introduction to Argentine Tango — no partner or previous dance experience necessary. Drop-ins are welcome.

TUESDAY (8/19)

WEDNESDAY (8/20)

THURSDAY (8/21)

  • 🧑‍🌾 Golden Community Garden Happy Hour & 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.

  • 😂 Gnarly’s Comedy Open Mic (8/21 @ 6pm) - Sign-ups at 6pm; show starts at 7pm. “Where the stage is open, the drinks are flowing, and the laughs are loud.”

FRIDAY (8/22)

  • 🎵 Jeff Goodwin at Golden Outpost (8/22; time not mentioned)

  • ✨ Enchanted Garden Gala at Foothills Art Center (8/22 @ 6-9pm) - Taking place at the Green Center at Mines, this year’s theme is Enchanted Garden—an evening full of magic, celebration, and community. Be sure to get your tickets ➡️ here.

  • 🧭 Back to Basics: Navigation Basics (8/22 @ 6pm) - “In Person at Jeffco Open Space Headquarters…In this session we will see how compasses and maps work together, learn to read and understand topographic maps, and explore hardware and software navigation technology.”

SATURDAY (8/23)

SUNDAY (8/24)

  • 🧑‍🌾 Country Market at Golden Outpost (8/10 @ 10am-3pm) - “Offers locally grown produce, cottage law food products, and handmade crafts from local artisans.”

  • 💃 Sunday Swing at The Rose (8/10 @ 5pm) - Free dance lesson 4-5pm, then the Flatiorn Jazz Orchestra play from 5:00 to 7:30. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • 🎥 Mountain Bike Film Festival at Colorado Mountain Club (9/4) - “We are stoked to host our first annual mountain bike film!!! This is more than just a film, it is celebrate our local community and the incredible biking the Golden area has to offer.” Get your tickets ➡️ here.

  • 🐶 National Dog Day at The Eddy Hotel (8/26 @ 3-7pm) - Vendors, specials, & adorable doggos for adoption!

  • 🐶 Foothills Animal Shelter Fall Market (9/13 @ 10am-1pm) - “Kick off the autumn season wandering aisles of unique craft vendors, enjoying tasty bites from food trucks, and exploring booths from local businesses. Family-friendly activities and kids’ entertainment make this a perfect fall day out for everyone, including your pup!” Small entry donation fee, but kids are free!

THANKS!

Have a great week and be sure to spread the word about The Goose to your friends, your favorite bartender, and the person in front of you at the coffee shop. Much appreciated mis amigos!

Answer: C) 5,689 people were estimated to have been on the pathway. This comes form the August 6 newsletter - The City of Golden Weekly Digest.