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🌱 Patch AM: Remember when a ‘suspicious’ man charmed nearly everyone in Golden?
Happening soon: Baby Goat Nights 2026 - 9/9 on the Golden Patch calendar
Good morning Golden! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Remember when a 'suspicious' man charmed nearly everyone in Golden?
- How Colorado School of Mines fell 4–1 at home in Golden
Also on today's calendar: Baby Goat Nights 2026 - 9/9 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 62.
- Tuesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Seems like an OK guy. (goldentoday.com) — A 1929 Colorado Transcript story recalls how a supposedly "suspicious" man at 19th and Ford turned out to be beloved Golden vegetable vendor Fred Beamer. A descendant shares his photo and notes Beamer's ventriloquist act, which delighted local children by making his horse seem to talk. 
• Men's Soccer Dominates Against Colorado School of Mines (cuigoldeneagles.com) — A men's college soccer match in Golden saw Concordia University Irvine roll past Colorado School of Mines, 4–1, with multiple first‑time scorers for the visiting Golden Eagles. The game featured early pressure, a key turnover near the Orediggers' box, and late insurance goals that sealed a decisive road win.
📸 Around Golden
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Golden
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- Trivia at Mad Macks
Mad Macks Brewing, 1921 Youngfield St Unit 210, Golden
6:30 pm - Preschool Time
Golden Library, 1019 Tenth Street, Golden
10:15 am - V.I.B.E.@Five - Member Appreciation Party!
Golden Welcome Center Patio, 1010 Washington Ave, Golden
5:00 pm - English as a Second Language Conversation Circle / Círculos de Con
Golden Library, 1019 Tenth Street, Golden
6:00 pm - Bingo at Mad Macks
Mad Macks Brewing, 1921 Youngfield St Unit 210, Golden
6:30 pm - Tuesday Trivia at Bivy!
Bivy Beer Bar, 600 12th St. Suite 160, Golden
6:30 pm - Golden Startup Coffee →
Hosted by Connects Workspace Red Rocks inside Morris & Mae Market, 18475 W Colfax Ave Suite 132, Golden
9:00 am - Discovery Play
Golden Library, 1019 Tenth Street, Golden
10:15 am - Baby Goat Nights 2026 - 9/9 →
New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
5:00 pm - English as a Second Language Class / Clases de Aprendizaje de Ingl
Golden Library, 1019 Tenth Street, Golden
5:30 pm - WanderFest '26 (10th Anniversary Party) →
New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
12:00 pm - Cataracts & Eye Care - Educational Talk →
Arbor View Senior Living, 8001 W 71st Ave, Arvada
3:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 17
Wednesday September 23
📣 Golden Shout Outs!
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- Arbor View Senior Living — (303) 732-5909
- Junk Wranglers — (970) 500-8518
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- September 2026 Featured Colorado Mountain Club Events —Colorado Mountain Club Read on Patch
- The bear is here again.
I hear him/her every night. I'm next to trash hut. (Nextdoor Genesee)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Golden. Apply here.
- City of Golden posted a job opening for Part Time Accounting Clerk - Sales Tax in Golden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Golden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation supports findings in original investigation of Megan Trussell's death (9news.com)
- Can you contact Cheapoair US by phone? (yelp.com)
- DOE Undersecretary: Power Grid Must Keep Pace With Growing Demand (northernbroadcasting.com)
Wheat Ridge
- Finance Manager jobs hiring near Wheat Ridge, CO at EchoStar (echostar.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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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