2024 Tuber Count on Clear Creek

Good morning, Golden & the Front Range! Today we recognize the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. According to the Smithsonian, “it is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities.”

Let’s honor Mr. King’s legacy through improving our communities today & every day. 💛

Today’s issue includes:

• 🤔 Pop Quiz: 2024 Tuber Count on Clear Creek

• ☕️ WFH Hits Harder in the Winter

• 🚀 $200K Boost for Clear Creek Makerspace

• 🍻 Weekly Trivia

• 📆 Upcoming Events

🤔 Pop Quiz: 2024 Tuber Count on Clear Creek

How many tubers went down Clear Creek in Summer 2024?
A. 44,000
B. 81,000
C. 115,000

(Answer at the end)

Weather Forecast

☕️ WFH Hits Harder in the Winter

In the spirit of connecting with community this winter (and taking care of one’s mental health), this issue has some solutions for the work-from-home warrior.

As a 7-year WFH employee, I’ve worked from it all—an apartment, WeWork, coffee shops, libraries, my couch, my mom’s couch, and le pièce de résistance…a rented cubicle in a co-share office found on Craigslist (** chef’s kiss **).

(…the irony of swearing off corporate cubicles. 🤔)

It’s the people in the co-share cubicle space that make it marvelous! ✨ Annnd my light therapy lamp. 🙌

For those exploring local options, check out what’s nearby (and a FREE day below):

• Connects Workspace (two locations: Downtown Golden & near Red Rocks) - they’re currently offering a 30 Punch Pass for $600 ($900 value) through January 31. The pass expires 12/31/2025. Monthly memberships start at $220/month.

• Craft Golden (430 Indiana Street) - Memberships last year started at $165/month, but you’ll have to email them to confirm the latest prices.

• Arthur Lakes Library (1400 Illinois St) - Mine’s library is free and open to the public. With open WiFi and plenty of small tables on each level, this is a great spot to work…unless you’re in sales. 📞

• Golden Public Library (1019 10th St) - Go in and turn right. Turn right again. One more right. Bingo! There’s an area on the south wall of the library with several tables, plus a small fireplace 🔥 with additional seating.

• Craigslist Co-share Office - Search Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace for a spot. Sometimes you can negotiate down the rent (I did). Everything is negotiable, and it never hurts to ask.

FREE coworking day TOMORROW (1/21 @ 9am - 4pm) at Office Evolution (14143 Denver W Pkwy, Suite 100). Must RSVP via email. Click on the link below. ⬇️

Happy (co)working! 🧑‍💻

🚀 $200K Boost for Clear Creek Makerspace

Since its grand opening in March 2024, the Clear Creek Makerspace in Wheat Ridge has quickly become a creative haven for makers, artists, and entrepreneurs. It has already surpassed its initial goal of 60 members—welcoming over 170 and counting.

Last month, the City of Wheat Ridge secured a $200,000 federal grant, ensuring that the makerspace can grow—expanding programming and upgrading equipment.

Classes, many of which are free or low-cost, cater to a wide range of skill levels, and members gain 24/7 access after completing a one-hour safety course.

Whether you’re looking to prototype a new invention, launch a creative business, or simply find a space to unleash your imagination, check out all of their classes ➡️ here.

Source: Golden Transcript

🍻 Weekly Trivia

Looking for some weekly trivia? Look no further…

Tuesday night:

• Atomic Cowboy @ 7:00pm

• The Golden Mill @ 6:30pm

• Mountain Toad Brewing @ 6:30pm

Wednesday night:

• Over Yonder Wed @ 6:00pm

📆 Upcoming Events

Happening this week:

• 🧘 Yoga on Tap (1/20 @ 6pm) - Yoga and a beer for $20 at New Terrain Brewing. Get your tickets here.

• 🍺 Golden Beer Talks (1/21 @ 6pm) - FREE at The Buffalo Rose, “This presentation will outline the history of weather and climate observations in Colorado, what they tell us about the climate of our state, and how a warming climate is expected to affect Coloradans.” 

• 🔮 Divine Time Reader’s Rendezvous (1/23 @ 4-8pm) - Get your reading done at Golden Rock Shop. “Receive channeled messages from Spirit alongside Elise and step into your power!”

• 🎭️ Morning After Grace (Opening this week) - Miner’s Alley opens a new show this week that “explores unexpected connections and second chances.”

Upcoming:

• 🥒 Pickleball Tournament (2/13 @ 5pm) - Register ➡️ here for one of the 60 spots in a tournament raising money for Golden High School’s Lacrosse teams. $30 Entry fee per player (total of $60 for a team). Tournament will be held at Third Shot Pickleball Wheat Ridge.

Answer: C, approximately 114,884 tubers went down the river according to the City of Golden’s Data Collection from the Billy Drew camera.

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Your friendly neighborhood goose 🪿,
Kelsey
Publisher | The Golden Goose