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February 10 - Your Local Source for Golden & the Front Range.

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The Golden Goose
February 10, 2025

Good morning, Golden & the Front Range! From one bird to another, congrats to the Philadelphia Eagles for claiming their Super Bowl title last night. 🦅 More on birds and football below.

Today’s issue includes:

  • 🦆 Duck? Duck? GOOSE!

  • 🏈 Mines Football Welcomes Back Former Coach

  • 🍻 Weekly Trivia

  • 📆 Upcoming Events

Weather Forecast

Monday 🌤️

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Wednesday 🌨️

34 🌡️ 12

1.2 in ❄️

20 🌡️ 7

2.6 in ❄️

15 🌡️ 9

🦆 Duck? Duck? GOOSE!

Guess who waddled into Goldens in Golden on Saturday? This Goose! Well… almost. When the goose costume didn’t arrive on time, we had to improvise. Enter: a very last minute rented duck costume. It wasn’t perfect, but it got the job done—and brought plenty of curious looks & big smiles!

🏈 Mines Football Welcomes Back Former Coach

Bob Stitt is returning to Colorado School of Mines as head football coach, bringing his wealth of experience and a history of success back to Golden. Stitt previously led the Orediggers from 2000 to 2014, amassing a 108-62 record during his 15 seasons.

Under his leadership, Mines won its first RMAC title in 46 years and secured its first-ever postseason victory. Known as an offensive innovator, Stitt set numerous program records that still stand today, and he was inducted into the Mines Athletics Hall of Fame in 2021.

Stitt will be formally introduced at a press conference on Feb. 11, as he and the Orediggers prepare for the upcoming spring season and a 2025 kickoff on September 4 at West Texas A&M.

🍻 Weekly Trivia

Trivia Question: What year did Hallmark first start selling Valentine’s Day cards?

(Answer at the end)

Tuesday night:

Wednesday night:

📆 Upcoming Events

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__TUESDAY__

__WEDNESDAY__

  • ☕️ Golden Startup Coffee (2/12 @ 9-11am) - Lightning Pitches from three early-stage concept startups at Morris & Mae Collective. Checkout these pitches on plastics recycling, data center power delivery, and machine learning for solar power plants. Registration suggested.

  • 🍷 Wine, Women, & Wealth (2/12 @ 6:30-8pm) - “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.” Sign up ➡️ here.

  • 💕 My Spooky Valentine at Boettcher Mansion (2/12 @ 6:30-9pm) - “Join us at Boettcher Mansion for a night with Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or just curious, this is your chance to dive into the supernatural with the pros.” Register ➡️ here.

  • 👯‍♀️ Galentine’s Night with Parent Run Club (2/12 @ 6-7:30pm) - “Dr. Jessie and Dr. Renee from Golden Pelvic Health will dive into all things pelvic health, addressing common pain points and intimacy tips that every woman should know.” Enjoy some shopping, massages by Native Skincare and Massage, facials by Golden Laser Aesthetics, and swag bags. Buy your tickets for $20 ➡️ here.

__THURSDAY__

  • 💐 Gluten Free Galentine’s Event at Holidaily (2/13 @ 6pm) - Build your own bouquet with The Flower Shack, decorate gluten free cupcakes from Golden Mine Cupcakes, sip your favorite Holidaily beer or beverage, and snack on chocolate covered strawberries and a charcuterie board. What a night! Make sure to register ➡️ here. Tickets are $65.

  • 🍫 Valentine’s Day Beer & Chocolate Pairing at New Terrain (2/13-2/15 @ 12-9pm) - “We have joined up with the Master Chocolatiers at Piece, Love & Chocolate to showcase 5 of our brews with 5 perfectly crafted truffles.” Tickets are $33.29 with fees. Get your tickets ➡️ here then come in at any time on any of those 3 days to claim your pairing.

__FRIDAY (💖 VALENTINE’S DAY)__

  • 🎨 TEEN Vision Board Workshop at Foothills Art Center (2/14 @ 10am-12pm) - Ages 11-17. “It’s Valentine’s Day and what better way to show self-love then to create a vision board for YOU! Vision boards are a fun and unique way to celebrate yourself and set intentions for the new year.” $40 for members & $$5 for Friends and Non-members (+ supply fee). Register ➡️ here.

  • 🎤 Pitch-a-Friend at The Golden Mill (2/14 @ 6-9pm) - Showcase your amazing single friend in a 3-5 minute slide presentation. Apparently it’s a viral event? Be the best wing-woman/man out there! Sign up to pitch ➡️ here.

  • 🧘‍♀️ Valentine’s Day Partner Yoga & Cacao at Pranatonic (2/14 @ 5:30-7pm) - “Bring a romantic partner or a close friend! This LGBTQ+ friendly event is open to all, offering a welcoming environment for everyone to share the joy of meaningful connection.” $45 per person or $80 for you & a friend! You can register ➡️ here.

  • 🎭 Love Letters at Miner’s Alley (2/14 & 2/15 @ 7:30pm) - “Valentine’s Weekend Only! Love Letters is an intimate and touching play that traces the lifelong relationship between two friends through their written correspondence, revealing the power of words and the deep connection that endures across time.” Book your tickets ➡️ here.

  • 🤣 Valentine’s Day Comedy Show at Gnarly’s Theater (2/14 @ 7:30-9:30pm) - Laugh it up on Valentine’s Day at Golden’s new comedy theater. Tickets are $25.

  • 🎵Live Music at Goosetown Station (2/14 @ 6:30-9:30pm) - Riverspell Duo (a Colorado based folk rock/jam band) with Grant Livingston. $5 Cover.

__SATURDAY__

Future Events:

THANKS!

Thanks for being here & see you again on Thursday! 🪿

Trivia Answer: Hallmark first offered Valentine’s Day cards in 1913 and began producing them in 1916. (Source)