Good morning, Golden! The Goose has had a little makeover. Same bird, new feathers. I’m trying out a new look to make it easier to find what catches your eye and hopefully a little harder to miss something good.

As always, if you have feedback or a cool event to share, just hit reply.

Before you get too far, check out the two surveys at the top of the Bulletin Board. If you walk, cycle, drive, or just hang out downtown, there’s probably something in there that affects you. They’re quick and easy, so grab your coffee, procrastinate on work for a few minutes, and tell the City what you think. A little civic participation, a lot of satisfaction from checking something easy off your list. The rest of your inbox can wait. 😉

IN THIS ISSUE
Two Names to Know · Spooky Season Picks · Bulletin Board · This Week in Golden · Upcoming Events

GOOSE TAKES

Two Names to Know

Have you ever met someone who lights up when they talk about what they do—like they were just made for it? Last week I met two women doing very different but equally important work in our community. After chatting with each of them, I left thinking, “More people should know about you.” So here’s a little of what I learned.

Sara Moslehi | Art in Soul Prosthetics

For Sara, her sense of purpose runs in the family.

Her dad began learning to create prosthetics in Iran after seeing people in his community who needed them. He traveled to Europe for a ten-day training course, taught himself the rest, made an huge impact in the field, and eventually passed those skills on to his daughter.

Today, Sara creates custom, lifelike prosthetics, including ears, noses, fingers, eyes, and more, through her Lakewood practice, Art in Soul Prosthetics. Her work brings together sculpture, color matching, and medical science to help people feel more comfortable and confident in their everyday lives.

Listening to her, you can feel how much she loves the art, the science, and, most of all, the people. She’s proud to carry on her dad’s legacy and create her own here in Jefferson County.

If you know of anyone needing her services, please reach out to Sara. She does her best to accommodate all income levels. Or show your support and follow her work on Instagram.

Nicole Hensel | Candidate for County Clerk & Recorder

Before we get to Nicole, a quick civics refresher. Your ballot, your license plates, and your marriage license have something in common: they all involve the County Clerk & Recorder’s office.

The office oversees elections and voter registration, vehicle titles and registrations, marriage licenses, and public records such as property deeds. It’s a role with real consequences for everyday life—and for public confidence that our elections are secure, accessible, and accurately administered.

Nicole is running for that office here in Jefferson County. A former teacher, organizer, and nonprofit leader, she has worked on voter access and election protection, including defending students’ voting rights and advocating for expanded voter registration. Her campaign emphasizes public trust and making county government accessible and effective.

You can read more about her background and priorities at Nicole for Jeffco.

THE SEASONAL SCOOP

Spooky Season Picks

AROUND THE CITY

Bulletin Board

📍Public Plaza Survey - The Downtown Development Authority of Golden is proposing a plaza in downtown Golden in the Miner’s Alley/Foothills Art Center parking lot area. Think seating, shade, a play area, etc. Share what you’d like to see there.

📍 Submit Ford Street Survey Comments by October 16 - There are 11 responses. We can do better, Golden! These changes impact pedestrian and cyclist safety as well as traffic. It takes 10 minutes. Look at the pic & share your thoughts with the city.

📍 Final Golden Hour Mashup this Wednesday - Theme: “Ghouls Night Out.” Halloween fun, live music, and a little friendly competition. From 6-8pm bring your best pumpkin-carving skills.

📍 Hwy 58 South Wall Update - “Staff are working with the wall designer and noise engineers on conceptual design of the sound wall planned for the south side of Highway 58, west of Washington Avenue." The designer is also working on feasibility studies for a potential wall near Golden Heights. From the Fall Golden Informer.

📍 Learn how to create drought-resistant and attractive garden spaces - Experts and City of Golden staff will be on-hand to explain the benefits of xeriscaping, and to answer any questions you may have. The event requires registration. Oct 21 @ 6pm at the Golden Community Center. Registration required.

City of Golden Calendar

PLAN YOUR WEEK

📆 This week in Golden

MONDAY

October 12

TUESDAY

October 13

WEDNESDAY

October 14

  • 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.”

  • 5pm · The Eddy Taproom & Hotel
    📚 Fall Books & Beer Fundraiser - “Join Reach Out and Read Colorado for the Fall Books & Beer Literacy Fundraiser — a fun evening filled with delicious drinks, games, and our gently used book sale — all to support early literacy in Colorado.”

  • 5-9pm · New Terrain
    🐈‍⬛ Meow-loween: A Cat Takeover at New Terrain - Cats in backpacks, cat photography mini sessions, cat costume contest, and more.

  • 6-9pm · All Around Golden
    💛 FINAL Golden Hour Mashup - Theme: “Ghouls Night Out.” Halloween fun, live music, and a little friendly competition. From 6-8pm bring your best pumpkin-carving skills.

  • 6-9pm · Connects Workspace Golden
    🍷 Wine, Women, & 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

October 15

  • 6pm · Earth Sweet Boutique
    🥖 Herbal Sourdough Bread Making - “Join certified clinical herbalist & avid baker, Rachel Bull for a night of learning and eating, We will be warm and cozy with some comfort food!“

  • 7pm · Buffalo Rose
    🎷 Latin Jazz Night - “Buffalo Rose is thrilled to present a very special evening of Latin Jazz with the Flatirons Jazz Big Band on Thursday, October 15th — a night of rhythm, color, and pure musical magic featuring one of Colorado's truly great jazz orchestras.”

FRIDAY

October 16

  • 5pm · The American Mountaineering Center
    🎤 Stories Worth Telling Festival - “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.”

  • 7:30 Mountain Toad
    🧹 Drag Bingo: Witch Haus - Exactly like it sounds.

SATURDAY

October 17

  • 9am-5pm · Colorado Railroad Museum · Family Friendly
    🚂 Harvest Haunt Express - “The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Halloween-themed steam-up event is back! …Guests are encouraged to come in costume for Trick-or-Treating!”

  • 10am · The American Mountaineering Center
    🎤 Stories Worth Telling Festival - “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.”

  • 1-4pm · Parfet Park
    🫘 Golden Beverage Tasting & Chili Cookoff - “Ticketed guests enjoy an afternoon of fun with beverage samples, food samples, chili cooks, entertainment, snack vendors, and more!”

  • 4pm · State 38 Distilling
    🥃 Cocktail Class -”Join us for an evening under the still and barrels to learn how to create two signature State 38 cocktails.”

  • 2-5pm · Mines Museum · Family Friendly
    👻 Mines Museum Spooktacular - “Mines Museum is throwing a Monster Mash! Join us for a super fun, FREE, teal pumpkin trick or treat event.”

SUNDAY

October 18

  • 9am-5pm · Colorado Railroad Museum · Family Friendly
    🚂 Harvest Haunt Express - “The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Halloween-themed steam-up event is back! …Guests are encouraged to come in costume for Trick-or-Treating!”

  • 10am · The American Mountaineering Center
    🎤 Stories Worth Telling Festival - “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.”

  • 12-3pm · The Golden Mill
    🐺 5th Annual Howl-o-ween - “Come dressed to impress for pet and family costume fun, enjoy live music by Wild Goose Chase 🪿, meet adoptable dogs, and stick around for costume contests and prizes throughout the afternoon.”

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Upcoming Events

THANKS!

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