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March 27 - The Dirt, Registration Reminders, & Blue Envelopes

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The Golden Goose
March 27, 2025

Good morning, Golden! Oooweee! The weather has this goose wanting to post up on a brewery patio and forget all of my responsibilities. But before I fully abandon all ambition for beers and sunshine, I’ve got dirt to dish—Front Range Dirt, that is.

Today’s issue includes:

  • 🏃 Front Range Dirt

  • 📋 Registration / Sign Up Reminders

  • 💙 A Blue Envelope with a Big Purpose

  • 📆 Upcoming Events

  • 🎵 Live Music

  • 🔎 Around Golden: Tucker Gulch

Weather Forecast

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🏃 Front Range Dirt

Whether you’re running the Front Range or savoring it from your porch with coffee in hand, come celebrate the launch of Front Range Dirt—a brand-new, totally free, grassroots magazine from Golden Endurance that’s all about running in the Front Range. (Also… can we talk about how good that name is?)

Got a story to tell—or know a runner with one worth sharing? They’re looking for contributors, and your article could make the next issue.

Join the launch party tonight (3/27) at 6pm at BP Runco in Wheat Ridge. Followed by a 5K run…as one would expect.

Great name. Great cover. ** chef’s kiss **

📋 Registration / Sign Up Reminders

👉 2025 Arts Week Golden Festival - Artists have until this Sunday, March 30 to apply to be a part of Foothills Art Center’s 7th Annual Art Week Golden Festival. The application fee is $30 and is specifically for the two day “Juried Arts Festival” portion of Artsweek, taking place June 21-22. The event starts June 20th.

👉️ GoFarm Summer Food Share Sign Ups are Open - Whether you want veggies, flowers, eggs, bread, or all of the above, GoFarm offers several bundles to chose from. Pickup from Downtown Golden is either Thursdays or Saturdays.

💙 A Blue Envelope with a Big Purpose

JeffCo Police just launched the Blue Envelope Program—a new initiative that helps first responders quickly identify when someone may need extra time, patience, or support.

The blue envelope (or lanyard, bracelet, or bumper sticker) acts as a visible symbol that the individual may have a communication-impacting disability or condition. It’s a simple tool that fosters more compassionate, informed interactions during traffic stops or emergencies.

No sign-ups. No forms. No fees. Just swing by a participating location—like the Golden Library or Golden PD—and pick up your free materials.

More information can be found ➡️ here.

📆 Upcoming Events

TODAY (3/27)

  • 🎨 Home School Art Club: Spring Sessions (Starts 3/27 @ 12:30-2pm) - If your little artist (ages 6-12) loves to dabble, glue, paint, and build—this is the place. In this multi-week series, kids explore creative thinking through a mix of hands-on projects across a variety of mediums. Be sure to register ➡️ here.

  • ✂️ Gnarly’s Theater Ribbon Cutting (3/27 @ 4:15pm) - “Join us to celebrate the grand opening of Gnarly’s Theatre, Golden's newest event and entertainment venue!  The celebration will include magic and giveaways in the lobby, and a free magic show to follow the ribbon cutting.”

  • 🍻 Golden Startup Happy Hour (3/27 @ 4-5:30pm) - “This relaxed evening event is all about building deeper connections, sharing ideas, and celebrating local innovation over drinks and great conversation.” Event takes place at Morris & Mae Collective.

  • 🧑‍🌾 Resource Central: Introducing the DIY Landscape Transformation Guide (3/27 @ 6:30pm) - “Join this webinar to walk through what’s covered in the guide [a simple & comprehensive, step-by-step guide for all Coloradans looking to complete a waterwise landscape project] and how best to use it to complete your own landscape transformation.”

  • 🎭 Miner’s Alley Benefit Show for Golden Pantry & Thrift (3/27 @ 7:30pm) - Come see Miner’s Alley’s newest show, National Bohemian’s, for a good cause! “All box office and bar proceeds will go directly towards GPAT’s mission for this show only!” Tickets are $25 and you can get them ➡️ here.

FRIDAY (3/28)

  • 🚿 DIY Shower Steamer Class at Earth Sweet Boutique (3/28 @ 6pm) - “Enjoy a glass of wine and learn all about how to make your own custom shower steamers at home and leave with 10, ready to use shower steamers!” Make sure to register ➡️ here, as there are only 15 spots.

  • 👩‍🎤 That Eighties Band at Buffalo Rose (3/28 @ 8pm) - That Eighties Band will be playing all of your 80's faves...from Bon Jovi to Young MC and Def Leppard and Journey to The Cure. Get your tickets ➡️ here.

  • 🪩 Party Bus to INZO at Red Rocks from Goosetown Station (3/28 @ 5:30pm) - Looking for a ride to Red Rocks? Park at Goosetown Station, have a drink, and let them do the driving for you to the show. Advance purchase required. Get your bus tickets ➡️ here.

  • 😂 Funny Fridays at Gnarly’s (3/28 @ 7:30pm) - Looking for a laugh? Golden’s newest comedy club (their ribbon cutting is Thursday!) has you covered. Get your tickets ➡️ here.

SATURDAY (3/29)

  • ✍️ JeffCo Nature Journal Club: Sketchbook Basics (3/29 @ 1-4pm) - “Strengthen your personal connection with the natural world by keeping a sketchbook nature journal. This session will cover journaling fundamentals, basic drawing techniques, and materials.” Registration closes 3/26 so be sure to sign up and learn what to bring ➡️ here.

  • 🍇 Grape Escape Wine Tour with Golden Outpost (3/29 @ 2pm) - The ultimate adult field trip! 🍷 Enjoy wine tastings, food pairings, games, giveaways, and live music as you visit six Golden hotspots on this festive rolling adventure. You can find tickets ➡️ here. Future dates: 4/5, 4/12

  • 😂 Dad Bod Comedy at Gnarly’s (3/29 @ 7:30pm) - Looking for a laugh? Golden’s newest comedy club (their ribbon cutting is Thursday!) has you covered. Get your tickets ➡️ here.

SUNDAY (3/30)

  • 🎻 Young Artist Concert (3/30 @ 3-5:30pm) - Listen to the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with 2025 Young Artist Winner, 16 y.o. violinist Li Yuqing. This talented violinist is currently studying at the Manhattan School of Music in NYC. The performance takes place at the Green Center at Mines (924 16th Street). Ticket prices vary. Purchase your ticket ➡️ here.

  • 🎸 Golden High School Battle of the Bands at Buffalo Rose (3/30 @ 5pm) - Support the GHS Performing Arts Program with a fun night of student bands and teacher performances. You might just witness the next Blink-182 in the making—after all, they got their start at a Battle of the Bands! Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance ➡️ here.

FUTURE EVENTS:

  • 🧗 Colorado Mountain Club presents Reel Rock 19 (4/3 @ 6pm) - Hosted at Green Center at Colorado School of Mines, tickets to this climbing film festival start at $22 for General Admission. Get your tickets ➡️ here.

  • 📓 Test Anxiety + Prep Workshop for Students (4/5 @ 10am-3pm) - “…designed for middle school, high school, and early college students. Learn practical strategies to manage stress, boost confidence, and study smarter — not harder!” Offered as three 1.5-hour evening sessions OR one 5-hour Saturday session (Includes Lunch!) on 4/5.

  • ☕️ Golden Startup Coffee with VIRV, Inc & Time to Play (4/9 @ 9am) - Join this morning meetup to hear two entrepreneurs speak about their companies at Morris & Mae Collective.

  • ⛵️ Mine’s Cardboard Boat Race (4/12 @ 9am) - While E-Days at Mine’s is a celebratory weekend full of fun engineering challenges for students, there’s one event that you shouldn’t miss…the cardboard boat race down Clear Creek. And yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Spectators are welcome and encouraged!

  • 🧁 Goldmine Cupcakes (4/12) - The store will be celebrating their 10-year anniversary the weekend of April 12th, which will include deals, giveaways, and raffle prizes.

  • 🐕️ Yappy Hour at Holidaily Brewing (4/11 @ 5-8pm) - Sun Pup Co is celebrating National Pet Day at Holidaily Brewing. Bring your doggos, sip a beer, and shop local pet-friendly vendors! Be sure to RSVP for FREE ➡️ here.

  • 🥃 State 38 Cocktail Class (4/12 @ 4-5:30pm) - “Join us for an evening under the still and barrels to learn how to create two signature State 38 cocktails.” Get your tickets ➡️ here.

  • 🤠 Western on Washington (4/18 @ 5-11pm) - Join for the downtown pub crawl, dancing, live music, a silent auction, a Cowboy Carter Salute at 8pm, and delicious BBQ. It’s a lil bit country and a lil bit rock n’ roll this year! Event takes place at the Buffalo Rose, and tickets start at $55.

  • 👒 Kentucky Derby Hat Making at Golden Outpost (4/19 @ 2pm) - “Your ticketed experience includes a derby hat to decorate, decorations, two mint juleps (cocktail or mocktail), light charcuterie snacks, Derby games, a hatmaster to lead the craft and all the supplies needed to craft your derby hat!” Tickets are limited so be sure to get them ➡️ here.

  • 💛 BGOLDN Spring Event at The Golden Mill (4/24 @ 5-8pm) - “Join us for our annual BGOLDN Spring Event on Thursday, April 24 at The Golden Mill! This special giveback day will help feed our neighbors in Golden.”

  • ⛑️ Wilderness First Aid for Climbers by Golden Mountain Guides (4/25) - “We identified that climbers face unique challenges when faced with a medical emergency. We often have limited gear, and limited resources. Learn the skills needed to keep yourself and your group safe…Hurry, these spots fill quick!” See a complete list of scheduled courses in the link.

  • 🏃 SOAR 5K Run (4/28 @ 8-10am) - Kids run for FREE, and there will be kids events like a 4H drop-in program and face painting. All proceeds go directly to the Welchester PTA, which helps pay for things like field trips, playground equipment, and community events for Golden’s only Title 1 school.

🎵 Live Music

🔎 Around Golden: Tucker Gulch—Tracks Through Time

Today’s Tucker Gulch Trail might look like just a peaceful creekside path—but beneath your feet lies a slice of Golden’s railroad history. In 1878, it was buzzing with railroad crews racing to reroute trains north to Cheyenne. In just three days, Union Pacific tore up old tracks and laid new ones along the gulch.

Though this main line was soon replaced by a route from Denver, Tucker Gulch kept its rail life as part of the “Brickyard Branch”—a spur line that served local industries like Church’s Golden Pressed Brickyard, nearby coal mines, and stone quarries. Most tracks were removed by 1963, but walkers can still find hints of rail hidden in the dirt—a steel reminder of Golden’s industrious past.

THANKS!

And that’s a wrap, my fine-feathered friends. If this newsletter made you laugh, learn, or even just linger a little longer at the coffee shop, it’d be great if you’d send it to a friend who also likes knowing Golden things. Have a great weekend!