Good morning, Golden! This week’s Goose is light on the banter but heavy on the happenings. First things first: this Goose has its very first supporter! Huge thanks to Jenna at First Summit Realty for reaching out—she’s been a joy to work with. ❤️

In this issue, you’ll find a cool job opening from the Beck Venture Center (check the Bulletin 👀), plus an opportunity to satisfy that very Golden-specific curiosity: what actually happens to the water (and the occasional tuber) that floats past the bridge and into Coors Brewery? Head to the Community Center tonight to find out. Oh, and don’t forget to take your docked bike survey below. 🚲

Let’s get to it! 🪿

In today’s issue:

This newsletter is supported by Jenna at First Summit Realty 🎉

📌 Bulletin Board

Golden Farmers Market Applications Due Today - Applications for the market will be accepted through 11:59pm on Monday, February 9th.

Golden Docked Bike Survey - “This study will explore whether or not a bike share program could support Golden’s sustainability and active transportation goals.” Takes about 5 minutes to fill out.

Apply for a City Board or Commission - “The City of Golden is now accepting applications for vacancies on several City boards, commissions, and authorities. These volunteer bodies play an important role in advising City Council and shaping policies that impact our community.” Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Apply for Director of Startup Success at the Beck Venture Center - “You will design the founder experience, build a mentor and investor network founders fight to access, and create the platform that launches hard-tech and science-driven startups at scale.” Apply by Feb 16.

Reminders:

2026 Community Impact Grant Applications open through March 6 - “Golden Civic Foundation’s Community Impact Grant Program will fund efforts to make a positive impact on the quality of life and create a better future for residents in our community.” See rules to qualify for one of the $500 to $5,000 grants.

Looking to Volunteer on JeffCo Trails? - There are 2 opportunities to learn more with JeffCo Parks & Open Space on Feb 7 and Feb 19.

2026 annual Jamie Wiggins BGOLDN Snack & Funds Drive - From Jan 15 - Feb 15 the GHS girls and boys basketball teams “are competing to see who can raise the most funds for our Nourishing Success School program snack needs…”
Donate to the girls team VS donate to the boys team

🍻 Weekly Trivia

📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly

MONDAY (2/9)

  • Coffee with Councilors: Behind the Scenes with Coors (2/9 @ 5:30pm) - Join City Councilors and Coors Director of Water Resources & Environmental Compliance for a conversation on how Coors and the City work together to keep the Clear Creek Corridor healthy and beautiful. Located at the Golden Community Center.

TUESDAY (2/10)

WEDNESDAY (2/11)

  • Golden Startup Coffee (2/11 @ 9am) - “Golden Startup Coffee is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, & community members to explore Colorado startup journeys.”

  • 🍷 Wine, Women, & Wealth (2/11 @ 6:30pm) - “A community of women supporting each other in business and in their relationship with money.”

THURSDAY (2/12)

FRIDAY (2/13)

SATURDAY (2/14)

  • 🎭 Paul Bunyan Tales (2/14 @ 11am) - Presented by Miners Alley Theater for Youth Audiences. “Tall tales and heroic feats abound as we rediscover the stories of Paul Bunyan and his beloved Babe the Blue Ox…”

  • 🎻 Jefferson Symphony Orchestra: Shall We Dance? (2/14 @ 1pm) -
    “Experience a variety of traditional, familiar and contemporary music from Argentine Malambo to Russian ballet, Austrian waltzes to Slavic folk dance and many more!​A” Located at Mine’s Green Center, (924 16th St)

  • 🎨 Layers of Love: Valentine Collage Workshop at Foothills Art Center (2/14 @ 3-5pm) - “You’ll transform paper, photos, and personal mementos into beautiful, expressive artworks. Whether you’re crafting for a partner, friend, family member, or just yourself, this is the perfect way to slow down, reflect, and create something meaningful.”

  • 💆 Partner Massage Workshop (2/14 @ 3:30pm) - “Join Alana Waldrop, LMT, for a Two-Hour ‘Couples’ Massage Workshop : featuring a guided 30-minute massage routine you can easily recreate at home.”

  • 🧘 Valentine’s Flow at Rise Yoga (2/14 @ 4pm) - “Grab a partner, friend, or loved one and join us for a playful evening of Partner Yoga! This 90-minute experience will guide you through body-assisted stretches, mindful movement, and practices that cultivate trust, communication, and connection.”

  • 🍷 Dead Red Night at Deep Roots Winery (2/14 @ 6pm) - “Come try our dead reds (unlimited tasting), charcuterie, cheese, and truffles.”

    🍯 Ready Set Throw - Date Night! at Foothills Art Center (2/14 @ 6:30pm) - “Join us for a one night workshop all about throwing clay on the pottery wheel!”

SUNDAY (2/15)

  • 💃 Sunday Swing at Buffalo Rose (2/15 @ 4pm) - Swing Dance Lessons, followed by live music and swing dancing with The Flatirons Jazz Big Band.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • 🍺 Golden Beer Talks (2/17 @ 6pm) - “Vision loss doesn’t have to mean a loss of independence. Join Dr. Peter Torpey and Dr. Nancy Goodman Torpey, hosts of the popular Eyes On Success podcast, for an engaging look at the tools that make daily life easier.”

  • 📚 Golden Silent Book Group (2/21 @ 1pm) - “A cozy series held on the 3rd Saturday of each month…Adults gather to read in peaceful silence for one hour, followed by 30 minutes of optional conversation and mingling. Refreshments are served at the start.”

  • 🎥 Colorado Environmental Film Festival (2/20-2/22) - “CEFF features over 60 films from around the world every year, pairing short and feature length films sure to inspire you!”

  • 🥳 Holidaily’s 10 Year Anniversary Party (2/28 @ 11am-10pm) - Food trucks, backery pop-up, and live music (4-6pm).

  • 🍷 Wine, Women & Wellness (2/28 @ 4-6pm) - FREE event at Impact Chiropractic Golden. “Free wine, a beautiful grazing table + snacks, and an incredible community of women prioritizing their health together.”

  • 📜 State of the City (3/5 @ 5:30pm) - “…an annual opportunity to reflect on the past year and look ahead at priorities shaping Golden’s future.”

  • 🚲 E-Bikes in Golden: A Community Conversation (3/10 @ 5:30pm) - Bike Walk Golden Presents: “Thinking about buying an ebike? Already riding one? Just curious? Hear from a panel of Golden PD, Bicycle Colorado, and Community Experts.” Will take place at Mountain Toad Brewing.

  • 🍶 Modern Kitsugi at Foothills Art Center (4/2 @ 1pm) - “Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese art form of the mending of ceramics — creating beauty from brokenness.”

THANKS!

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