Good Morning, Golden! Mount Zion’s mountain monogram—that giant “M” maintained by Mines—just got a little less rocky and a whole lot lighter. Graduates continued the time-honored tradition of taking a 10-pound rock home with them, and according to this goose’s calculations, that’s 5.59 tons of sentimental geology flying the coop. (More in the trivia below.) Rock on, dear graduates. Rock on. 🤘

In other news, today is Full Moon Free Pass Day—you know, that unofficial holiday where you get to blame everything on the moon and take some extra self care time. Because: “it’s a full moon.” Fun fact…tonight’s full moon’s name is owing to the abundant seasonal wildflower blooms that appear during this time of year. 🌷

In today’s issue:

• 📌 Bulletin Board

• 🍻 Weekly Trivia

• 📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

• 🎵 Live Music

• 🔎 Around Golden: Not So Secret Empanada Spot

📌 Bulletin Board

🛝 Lions Park Playground Engagement Pop-Up on Saturday - A pop-up is scheduled between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. in Lion’s Park. Stop by to give your feedback in person—kids are encouraged to give feedback as well! The city is just beginning the design process, ensuring it will be “accessible, inclusive of all ages, and offer a variety of engaging play experiences.”

📣 Scam Alert from Foothills Animal Shelter - “Foothills Animal Shelter is alerting the public to a recent phone scam in which community members are called and told their pet was found stray and needs emergency surgery. The scammers then request immediate payment over the phone to authorize treatment.”

🌊 Splash Pass Sale - Get 10% off Individual Season Passes and Season 10 Punch Cards for The Splash through May 23.

🗓️ City of Golden Calendar This Week…

🍻 Weekly Trivia

• Tues - The Golden Mill @ 6:30pm

• Tues - Buffalo Rose Sky Bar @ 6:30pm

• Tues - Atomic Cowboy @ 7:00pm

• Wed - Over Yonder @ 6:00pm

• Wed - Holidaily @ 6:30pm

📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

MONDAY (5/12)

• 🧘 Yoga on Tap at New Terrain Brewing (5/12 @ 6pm) - Every Monday, join for the class and stay for a beer. $20 gets you both.

• 🥾 Full Moon Hike up North Table (5/12 @ 6:30pm) - Join Life’s 2 Short Fitness and Gravity Haus Denver for a sunset hike to welcome the full moon rising.

TUESDAY (5/13)

• 🌱 Turf Transformation: Planning and Removal with Resource Central (5/13 @ 6:30pm) - Join this online zoom to “explore effective turf removal methods and the secrets to successful implementation.”

WEDNESDAY (5/14)

• ☕️ Golden Startup Coffee (5/14 @ 9-11am) - Share ideas, celebrate local innovation, and just hang out to hear about some of the cool things local entrepreneurs are working on.

• 🐐 Baby Goat Night at New Terrain Brewing (5/14 @ 5-8pm) - Exactly what it sounds like. No kidding around.

• 🐶 Watering Bowl Social at Foothills Animal Shelter (5/14 @ 5:30pm) - Drinks, music, food, shelter tours, and a silent action. Each ticket provides spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and microchipping for one shelter pet.

• 🎤 Pitch-A-Friend Millenial Event at The Golden Mill (5/14 @ 6pm) - Showcase your awesome single friend in a 3-5 minute slide presenation! Or come out to meet some singles or support your single friends!

• 🎤 Open Mic Night at Cannonball Brewing (5/14 @ 6-9pm) - Grab a 20 minute slot or have a beer and listen to the tunes. Sign up starts at 5 PM.

• 💵 Wine, Women, & Wealth (5/14 @ 6:30pm) - “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.”

SATURDAY (5/17)

• 🗑️ Clear Creek Clean Up & After Party (5/17 @ 10:30am) - Protect Our Rivers, New Terrain Brewing, & Outdoor Market Alliance are hosting their 1st annual clean up, followed up by a free pint! Be sure to RSVP (free).

• 🍺 Gluten Free Foodie Festival at Holidaily Taproom (5/17 @ 11am-10pm) - Show up hungry! This free event will have 8 gluten-free food vendors.

• 🪴 Annual Spring Plant Swap at Over Yonder Brewing (5/17 @ 1pm) - “Bring your garden starters, indoor plants, and even pottery for trades at our annual plant swap at Over Yonder Brewing.”

SUNDAY (5/18)

• 🏃 Parent Run Club @ Alyth Active (5/18 @ 8:30am) - A run with free childcare (but be sure to sign up).

• 🎒 Gear Swap at New Terrain Brewing (5/18 @ 12am-4pm) - Bring your gear to sell or check out the many brands on site selling samples. Live music from 1-4pm.

• ⚔️ Star Wars Family Concerts with Jefferson Symphony Orchestra (5/18 @ 1pm & 4pm) - Come in costume and save $5 to this 55-minute family concert. Located at Mine’s Green Center (924 16th St).

Upcoming Events:

• 🍺 Golden Beer Talks (Offsite - Astor House / Foothills Art Center) (5/20 @ 6pm) - Hear about the past, present, and future of this historic landmark building.

• 🥃 State 38 Cocktail Class (5/24) - “…hands-on cocktail class that blends craft, education, and flavor.”

• 👟 Pro Disk Team Game at Mines (5/24 @ 7pm) - Golden’s very own pro disk team, Summit, will host a game at Marv Kay Stadium.

• 🧘 Yoga & Sound Bath by the Creek (5/25 @ 10am) - 55 minute yoga flow followed by a 20 minute sound bath experience hosted by The Golden Hotel.

• 🚲️ Golden Bike Cruise - Superheroes (5/27 @ 5:30pm) - Grab your bikes and your capes! We ride at six thirty! Kegs will be tapped at 5:30.

• 🎵 Goldengrass Bluegrass weekend at New Terrain Brewing (5/29-6/1) - Free weekend event filled with 11 live music acts, multiple food trucks, an ice cream truck and face painting on Sat & Sun.

• 🎒 Intro to Backpacking by Colorado Mountain Club (5/29 @ 6:30pm) - Join CMC to listen in on this this virtual session.

• 🍺 Over Yonder Brewing’s 6th Anniversary (5/30 & 5/31) - Live music & beer releases to celebrate.

• 🧺 Opening Day of the Golden Farmers Market (5/31) - Saturdays 8am-1pm through October 4.

• 🧘 Yoga in Parfet Park with PranaTonic (Every Saturday) (5/31) - Beginning 5/31, PranaTonic will host donation based Saturday classes in the park from 9-10am. Be sure to register ahead!

🎵 Live Music

• Wed @ 6pm, Miner’s Saloon

• Thurs @ 5pm, The Golden Mill

• Thurs @ 6pm, New Terrain Brewing

• Thurs @ 5:30pm, Over Yonder Brewing

• Fi @ 5pm, Coda Brewing

• Fri @ 6:30pm, Goosetown Station

• Sat @ 5:30pm, Sky Bar Lounge

• Sat @ 6:30pm, Goosetown Station 

• Sun @ 3pm, The Golden Mill 

• Sun @ 3pm, Over Yonder Brewing

• Sun @ 4pm, Goosetown Station 

• Sun @ 4:30pm, Sky Bar Lounge

🔎 Around Golden: Not So Secret Empanada Spot

Turns out, this goose has been sleeping on one of Golden’s most delicious gems: San Telmo Market & Deli. I only found out thanks to the free, delicious empanadas during Marv Kay Day at the Rec Center.

Tucked just behind Higher Grounds Café and Truly Bohotique, this Argentine market started as a pandemic project by a geologist-turned-entrepreneur from Buenos Aires and her husband. They officially opened in June 2021 and now people travel from all over to visit their store. They also sell online!

The ingredients? 100-percent Argentinian. The fillings? Flavorful. The vibes? Very much communal table, yerba maté, and Messi on the wall. Ten out of ten. Open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 5pm. Go for the empanadas, stay for the chocotorta.

Read more here: 5280 Magazine

THANKS!

And that’s a wrap on this week’s goose-worthy announcements & events! As always, if you have feedback or an event to share, send them my way! And sharing this newsletter with a friend, event buddy, or that one person who somehow always knows what’s happening before you do is always appreciated.

Until next time! Stay curious. Stay kind. ✨

Answer: C. 1,118 students graduated with bachelors degrees (source). Each student carries a 10-pound rock up to the “M” their first year so removing their same rock is (1,118 × 10) is 5.59 tons.