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In today's newsletter:
- How Golden's first phone race led to today's vanishing landlines
- Golden boys soccer surges into Colorado's top three in Class 4A
- How did this packraft handle Golden's Clear Creek whitewater park?
Also on today's calendar: Mystery Night @ New Terrain Brewing Co and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. 147 Years and Counting (but not for long) (goldentoday.com) — Golden's long relationship with telephone service began in 1879, when rival companies raced to string the first line from Denver to town, signing up just 35 early subscribers. A 1979 Transcript feature marked a century of growth to thousands of local lines, and now CenturyLink's move to phase out landlines signals another big shift for how Golden residents stay connected. 
2. Boys Soccer roundup: New top-10 rankings reshape boys soccer across all classifications - Colorado High School Activities Association (maxpreps.com) — Golden High School's boys soccer team just climbed to No. 3 in Colorado's Class 4A rankings after a strong 2-0-0 start. The statewide roundup shows big movement across all classifications, but Golden's rise puts the local program firmly among the early-season contenders to watch.
3. Alpacka Raft Mage Packraft Review (Tested) (treelinereview.com) — Packrafters who love running Clear Creek's whitewater park in Golden might be curious about the Alpacka Raft Mage, which the reviewer tested there and on the Colorado River. Aimed at intermediate and advanced paddlers, the boat trades forgiveness for agility and responsiveness, making it better for charging into Class III–IV rapids than for casual floating or ultralight packing.
4. Celebrating a Lifetime of Craft: The Quilted Legacy of Barbara Hopperstad Donaho (ngazette.com) — A celebrated Colorado quilter whose work has appeared at the Quilt Museum in Golden is being honored with a major retrospective September 11–12 in Wheat Ridge. Barbara Hopperstad Donaho's six-decade career spans custom drapery work for landmark institutions, international recognition, and extensive charitable quilting, all rooted in a lifelong commitment to community, craftsmanship, and generosity.
5. The Role of Cooling Towers and Importance of Water Conservation (phcppros.com) — A major federal energy research facility in Golden is showcased as a model for using cooling towers, heat recovery, and smart building design to save both water and energy. The piece explains how data centers, labs, and offices can share waste heat, and how strategies like geothermal systems, greywater reuse, and advanced heat pumps could cut water use while keeping buildings comfortable and efficient.
📸 Around Golden
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Golden
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★ Featured events ★
- Sunday Swing →
Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave, Golden
4:00 pm
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Band/Orchestra
Leawood Elementary School Golden, CO 80401
7:50 am - Golden Baby Play Time
Golden Library 1019 Tenth Street, Golden, CO 80401
9:15 am - Toddler Time
Golden Library 1019 Tenth Street, Golden, CO 80401
10:15 am - Computer Foundations: Using Your Mouse and Keyboard
Golden Library 1019 Tenth Street, Golden, CO 80401
1:00 pm - Golden Business Builders
Golden Chamber of Commerce The Brick Room 1112 Washington Ave, Golden 80401
4:00 pm - Tween Scene: Stencil Painting
Golden Library 1019 Tenth Street, Golden, CO 80401
4:15 pm - Back To School Night for Parents/Guardians, 5:00-5:45, learn abo
Rooney Ranch Elementary School Golden, CO 80401
5:00 pm - Mystery Night @ New Terrain Brewing Co →
New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
6:00 pm - Baby Goat Nights 2026 - 9/9 →
New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
5:00 pm - WanderFest '26 (10th Anniversary Party) →
New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 17
📣 Golden Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Preschool Time
Golden Library 1019 Tenth Street, Golden, CO 80401
10:15 am - 1st Gr Curriculum Night (In Person)
West Woods Elementary School Golden, CO 80401
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: The missing at-risk adult from Jefferson County has been found.
Thank you for keeping an eye out for him! MISSING At-Risk Adult: The JCSO is asking for your help in locating a missing at-risk adult named Dennis… (Nextdoor )
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Cleaner in Golden. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Sous Chef - Fine Dining Steak House in Golden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Golden here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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