🪿Welcome to Fall!

9/22 - Voter Registration, Golden Hell Week, & Primal Screaming

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The Golden Goose
September 22, 2025

Good Morning, Golden! We made it to sweater weather, leaf-peepin’, pumpkin spice…candles (your mind went to lattes, didn’t it?!), and the sweet relief of not burning our hands on the steering wheel. Welcome to the official first day of Fall! 🍁

Congrats to all the runners at the Golden Gallop yesterday…and a special shoutout to my friend Alicia who won first place for females! 🏆 Was a beautiful day for such a fun community event.

Golden Gallop start line before the 10K

In today’s issue:

  •  📌 Bulletin Board

  • 🏆️ Trivia Question

  • 📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

📌 Bulletin Board

Double-check Your Voter Registration - “Ballots will begin arriving in Jeffco mailboxes starting Oct. 10, so now’s the time to double-check your voter registration and ensure your address is up to date. Important reminder: Ballots are not forwardable.” You can check ➡️ here.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by Volunteering on Sept 27 - “Join Parks & Open Space in celebrating National Public Lands Day by volunteering at various locations then enjoying an after party with free food, beverages, raffle prizes, & live music. Volunteer times: 8:30 to 11 a.m., and the after party is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bear Creek Lake Park. Register here.

A Whale of a Used Book Sale Oct 16-19 - Located at the Jeffco Fairgrounds, this fundraiser supports Jefferson County Public Library initiatives, and attendees can snag some of the more than 90,000 books, media, puzzles, gifts baskets and more. Get your tickets ➡️ here.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month - An effort to ensure every child, teen and adult in the community signs up for their own library card. Apply online ➡️ here or visit a Jefferson County Public Library location.

Free Denver Zoo Admission for Evergreen Residents through Sept 30 - “With the hope providing a place of connection and brief respite in the wake of the recent tragedy at Evergreen High School, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is offering free daytime admission for residents of Evergreen and the surrounding area through the end of September. From now until Sept. 30, one qualifying adult may register for their household up to seven free tickets to the Denver Zoo.” Get your tickets ➡️ here.

Golden Hell Week starts today - Run the 5 trail routes in any order, at any time during the 5 days. Make sure to follow the routes as closely as possible. Here is the list of routes.

Free Application Days to Mines - Mines is joining “Colorado Applies Month” and waiving the application fee when residents apply Oct 6-7 to either undergraduate or graduate programs.

Reminders:

School’s Out Camp - “Designed for ages 5–12, our camps pack the day with swimming, arts & crafts, gym games, outside adventures, movie time, and—best of all—new friends and awesome counselors.” Register ➡️ here. Upcoming Dates:

  • Fall Break: October 10 and 13

  • Thanksgiving Break: November 24, 25, and a half-day on November 26

  • Winter Break: December 22, 23, 29, 30 and January 5, 6

Applications open for 2026 Thriving Communities Grants and Arts & Culture Grants - “The City will award $150,000 in 2026 to nonprofit organizations and projects that focus on arts, culture, science, and technology.” Deadline is October 10.

🏆 TRIVIA QUESTION:

What is Colorado’s official state rock?

A) Sandstone
B) Blue Granite
C) Yule Marble

Answer at the end

📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly

WEDNESDAY (9/24)

  • 🚲 Bike Demo Days at New Terrain Brewing (9/24 @ 2-7pm) - “Lenz Sport Mountain Bikes will be set up here in the parking lot so you can pick up a bike to demo on the North Table Mountain trail system.”

  • 🎨 Golden StArt with Rick Sounders (9/24 @ 3-4pm) - “A joint one-hour coffee meetup program designed to bring artists in the area together with the Golden community to meet and talk about art.”

  • 🚶 Therapeutic Primal Scream Creek Walk (9/24 @ 6pm) - “Relieve stress and anxiety with your friends and neighbors along the scenic Clear Creek in downtown Golden.” A walk, guided meditation, breathwork, and primal scream exercises.

THURSDAY (9/25)

  • 🎵 Parent Run Club Happy Hour + Music Class (9/25 @ 5pm) - “Notes with Nicole will be hosting a music class for the kiddos while parents mingle.”

  • 🍻 Golden Startup Happy Hour (9/25 @ 4pm) - “This relaxed evening event is all about building deeper connections, sharing ideas, and celebrating local innovation over drinks and great conversation.” Located at Morris & Mae.

  • 🎵 JeffCo Jams (9/25 @ 5:30-8:30pm)- “Colorado Gives Foundation is throwing a free concert and all of Jefferson County is on the guest list. Join us for an evening of free live music.” Takes pace at the Grant Family Amphitheater in Clement Park (Littleton).

  • 🥃 Glass Engraving + Cocktails at State 38 (9/25 @ 6pm) - “We’re teaming up with Adults & Crafts to host a hands-on glass engraving workshop. Each guest will receive a whiskey glass and coaster to personalize with their own unique design.”

FRIDAY (9/26)

SATURDAY (9/27)

  • 🧑‍🌾 Farmer’s Market Every Saturday @ 8am-1pm - Located next to the Golden Library. Ends Oct 4.

  • 🚂 Raise a Reader Festival (9/27 @ 9am-5pm) - “It's full steam ahead for future readers at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of engaging activities that will set the little ones in your life on the track to lifelong learning.”

SUNDAY (9/28)

  • 🧑‍🌾 Country Market at Golden Outpost (9/28 @ 10am-3pm) - “Offers locally grown produce, cottage law food products, and handmade crafts from local artisans.”

  • 🌭 Dachshund Races and Costume Contests (9/28 @ 3-5pm) - Not in Golden but so worth mentioning because…weiner dogs. Prost Biergarten in Denver LoHi. All proceeds go to the Mile High Dachshunds Rescue.

  • 🚲️ SOGO Brewery Bike Tour (9/28 @ 11am) - “Join us for a guided ride through South Golden’s craft breweries every other Sunday this fall! Four chances to ride, sip, and celebrate with Mad Macks, Barrels & Bottles, and CODA.”

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • 🚲️ Golden Bicycle Cruise (9/30 @ 5:30pm) - Last cruise of the year! Lighted Zombies is the team.

  • 🖥️ Dynamic Tech Meetup (10/2 @ 4-7pm) - Find more details above.

  • 💃 Golden Civic Foundation Gala (10/18 @ 6:30pm) - Dinner, dancing, and a live auction. Wear your dancing shoes & old prom attire! Find photos of past galas here.

  • 🏥 CPR Class at Golden Rec Center (10/11 @ 8am-1pm) - Adult and pediatric First Aid / CPR. $50 for residents.

  • 🦖 5th Annual Dino Ridge Science Quiz Bowl (10/18 @ 7:30am-4pm) - “This unique academic competition showcases science knowledge at the high school level and encourages future career scientists in Colorado.” Event will be at Mines.

  • 🍁 Golden FestiFall (10/18 @ 1-4pm) - “Our traditional Golden Beer & Chili Cookoff is now the Golden FestiFall…the festival will include tastings from more than 25 beers and drink alternatives, food samples from several local restaurants, activities for adults and kids, plus live music and a Silent Auction to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital.”

THANKS!

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Answer: C) Yule Marble is Colorado’s state rock. (Source)