🌱 Patch AM: Ready for Gorman Lake? Why Golden hikers should go right now

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In today's newsletter:

• Ready for Gorman Lake? Why Golden hikers should go right now

Also on today's calendar: Mystery Night @ New Terrain Brewing Co and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 89, low: 66.
• Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Now is the time to hike to Gorman Lake (thespec.com) — If you're in Golden and itching for a late-summer alpine hike, Gorman Lake is finally in prime condition and just 35 minutes away. The writer shares timing tips, road and vehicle advice, and what to expect on the 5.8-kilometre trail, emphasizing that now is the moment before snow and seasonal changes return. You can find more local trail details at Goldenhikes.ca.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Golden

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Sunday Swing →
  Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave, Golden
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Mystery Night @ New Terrain Brewing Co →
  New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Kittredge Canyonfest →
  Kittredge Community Park, 26440 CO-74, Kittredge
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 9
• Baby Goat Nights 2026 - 9/9 →
  New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Open for Visitors →
  Jefferson County, CO Calendar
  8:00 am
• GED Tutoring & Test Prep
  Community Table 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
  10:00 am
• Wedding Site Tours →
  Jefferson County, CO Calendar
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Smokin - Tribute to Boston →
  Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave, Golden
  8:00 pm
Monday August 31
• CLOSED on Mondays
  Community Table 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
• Trivia at Mad Macks →
  Mad Macks Brewery, 1921 Youngfield St #210, Golden
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• FREE Laundry Services Now On Tuesdays
  Community Table 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
  3:00 am
• Bingo at Mad Macks →
  Mad Macks Brewery, 1921 Youngfield St #210, Golden
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for appliance repair recommendations.
  We've got an oven that's very slow to heat and a noisy fridge fan. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Golden Valley)

• Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Technician in Golden. Apply here.
• Vincit Group posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member - Colorado Locations in Golden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Golden here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lakewood

• Construction near Belmar Park still stalled amid lawsuits (denver7.com)
• Get Free Pokémon Trading Kit at Best Buy This Saturday (milehighonthecheap.com)
• Natural Grocers Continues 71st Celebration with Anniversary Afterparty -- Includes Specials, Giveaways & More! (milehighonthecheap.com)

Wheat Ridge

• Wheat Ridge police identify DoorDash driver wanted in King Soopers assault case (denver7.com)

Ok Golden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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