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In today's newsletter:

  • What 1880s beer bottles reveal about Golden's next big redevelopment
  • How will Golden softball bounce back before league play begins?
  • How Golden's first shops thrived on gold dust and grain

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

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 62.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Coorstek makes historical bottle-making discovery during renovations (krdo.com subscription) — Renovation of the historic Coorstek buildings at 9th and Washington in Golden has uncovered intact 1880s Coors glass beer bottles, filling a major gap in the company's archives. The work is part of transforming the old factory into the Clayworks mixed-use community, which will eventually bring new housing, offices, parking, and retail to downtown Golden.
   

2. Arvada West softball ends losing streak by putting up 28 runs in win over Golden (coloradopreps.com) — Golden High School's softball team erupted for 11 first-inning runs but ultimately fell 28–18 at Arvada West in a wild non-league matchup. The Demons now turn to 4A/3A Jeffco League play, hosting Conifer this Friday, with several seniors leading a young roster after heavy graduation losses.
   

3. Produce or Gold Dust (goldentoday.com) — Early Golden shopkeepers often took gold dust or farm goods instead of scarce cash, even keeping scales handy to weigh payments. An 1869 Colorado Transcript issue shows local businesses and the paper itself happily trading pottery, produce, wheat, and oats, offering a glimpse into how Golden's frontier economy really worked.
   

4. Outstanding Attorneys Beyond Denver: Christopher Anderson (lawweekcolorado.com) — A Golden-based family law firm, New Leaf Family, is being recognized for reshaping how divorce and custody cases are handled, using flat-fee subscriptions and future-focused planning instead of billable hours and courtroom battles. Founder Christopher Anderson runs the rapidly growing practice from Golden while serving clients statewide and supporting legal-aid and anti-trafficking nonprofits.
   

5. What It's Like to Fall 500 Feet Down the Maroon Bells Traverse (outsideonline.com) — A Colorado hiker who moved to Golden to attend Colorado School of Mines describes surviving a 500-foot fall on the Maroon Bells Traverse and the long recovery that followed. His story blends graphic details of the rescue and surgeries with reflections on risk, resilience, and why he still believes in getting outside responsibly.
   

📸 Around Golden

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Golden

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 2
  • Band/Orchestra
    Leawood Elementary School Golden, CO 80401
    7:50 am
  • Open for Visitors →
    Jefferson County, CO Calendar
    8:00 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
  • Copy of Women In Business-September →
    Colorado Custom Kitchen and Bath, Inc., 14828 W 6th Ave #1b, Golden
    12:00 pm
  • 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
  • Wedding Site Tours →
    Jefferson County, CO Calendar
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Get ready Golden!
    One of my favorite events is starting tomorrow! A group of volunteers will hide hand-blown glass orbs within the city limits of Golden everyday and… (Nextdoor Tablerock Golden)
  • The Colorado School of Mines posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty, Capstone Design Course (Multiple Openings) in Golden. Apply here.
  • RB American Group posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Golden here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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