GOLDEN IMAGES

If you’ve ever walked Clear Creek in the early morning, odds are high you’ve crossed paths with Golden’s own photographer Richard Lurkin, walking the town with a camera and catching the day before it fully wakes. He’s been doing these daily walks and photo shoots for years. Rain. Snow. Fog. Bluebird days. And now everyone can see what he’s been seeing.

His new show, Golden Images, opens at the Golden History Museum on November 6 (running through the spring). It’s an inspirational model of consistency, and proof that the way to get a lot of good days is to not be afraid of the bad days.

A coupe noteworthy events to check out this week:

• Wednesday: Opening Night Reception. Meet the artist, see the work, have a drink, and be apart of the conversation.

• Saturday: Photography Made Simple Workshop. Richard shares his approach to framing and composing awesome shots, right here in our backyard.

POLL RESULT

Last week’s extremely scientific Halloween candy poll was a runaway. Reese’s cups didn’t just win –the crowd favorite absolutely bulldozed the competition, with more than 3x as many votes as the runner up. But the real plot twist? Milk duds came in second. Many of you proudly, unapologetically said “give me the chewy Carmel marbles that weld themselves to my molars” Respect, and I hope your dental insurance is solid.
Here’s how the top 3 shook out:

1. Reeses Peanut Butter Cups - The People’s Champion

2. Milk Duds (not gonna lie, I only put these into the vote b/c they are my fav… did not expect others to agree)

3. Three Way Tie: Snickers, Kit Kat, and M&M’s – solid, respectable, no drama.

Starbursts received exactly zero love.
Zero. Not a single soul spoke up for them. The silence was deafening.

THE BRIEFING

Sunrise 6:34 AM
Sunset 4:55 PM (ouch… that stings)
Snow report- 3 resorts open, but dry weather ahead

THE TRADING POST

Buy, sell, and barter with your neighbors. Care to share an interesting project, service others would love to know about, or job posting and want to put it in front of 3,000 of your closet friends? Well, friends, look no further.

Golden Garages has your solution for not enough garage space for all the boats, RVs, and outdoor gear that life in the Foothills requires. Located just off 6th Ave on the way to the hills, get a space to call your own. Waitlist open now, with spaces set to deliver in September 2026.

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Boone Mountain Sports has been outfitting foothill adventurers for 40 years now, and they are celebrating with a good ol’ fashion parking lot party Saturday from 1-7pm.

Fight back against the dread of winter being on the doorstep, and check out the Fly Fishing Film tour rolling into Golden Tuesday evening. It’s never too early to get inspired for your next big adventure trip in search of those fishy creatures.

TUESDAY

Colorado Tap House, Arvada- Nomadic Fire Mobile Sauna on site, 5-8pm. Sweat it out

Green Mountain, Lakewood- Jeffco Mountain Bike Club Night Ride, with end of season party, 5:30pm. Last hurrah

Buffalo Rose, Golden- Fly Fishing Film Tour, 6:30pm. Fishy 

Green Mountain Brewery, Lakewood- Weekly Run Club, 6pm. Run, then beers

Gnarly’d Theater, Golden- Trickster Tuesday Family Magic Show, 7-9pm. Laughs

WEDNESDAY

Beck Venture, Golden- Startup Forum: The 0—>1 Sales Kit, 3:30-7pm. Learn more

Buffalo Rose, Golden- Fly Tying Night w/ Avery Brewery, Golden Fly Shop, and Valholl Ranch, 5-7pm. Tie you own

New Terrain Brewing, Golden- Sunset Campfires with caramelized Beers and S’mores, 5-8pm. Get out there

Miners Saloon, Golden- Live music Wednesdays, 6-9pm.

THURSDAY

Mountain Toad Brewing, Golden- Cheese Night w/ Cheese Ranch, 5-6pm. Beer & Cheese pairings

Golden History Museum & Park, Golden- Opening Reception, Golden Images by Rich Luckin, 5-6:30pm. Register 

BP Run Co, Wheat Ridge- Weekly run club, starting at 6pm. Lace ‘em up

Cactus Jack’s Saloon, Evergreen- Thank you Thursday. Locals get 10% off all day while the kitchen is open, and a great warm up for Open Mic Night 👇️ 

Cactus Jack’s Saloon, Evergreen- Almost Famous Open Mic Night, starting at 7pm

Earth Sweet Boutique, Golden- Holiday Cocktails & Cocktails Class, 6-8pm. Botanical Flair

The Lakehouse, Evergreen- Laughs on the Lake: Stand up comedy night, 6:30pm. Get your tix here

Evoke 1923, Evergreen- Sips for Scholarships fundraiser in support of Bootstraps, 6-9pm. For the kids

New Terrain Brewing, Golden- Music by the Mesa: Foggy Memory Boys, 6-7pm. Acoustic acts

FRIDAY

Cheese Ranch Artisan Deli, Golden- Fondue Friday, 5pm. Yummy

Snowpack Taproom, Conifer- The Recyclers in concert, 6-9pm. Sustainable rock ‘n roll

The Woodcellar, Evergreen- Live music w/ Dechen Hawk & the Lit Squad, 8pm. Neo Soul

SATURDAY

BP Run Co, Wheat Ridge- Citius Run Club, 6-12 mile options. 8am start time. Lace em up

Downtown Georgetown- Annual Bighorn Sheep Festival, 10am-6pm. Come check it out

Boone Mountain Sports, Evergreen- Evergreen Snowdance, 1-7pm. 40 year anniversary

Golden History Museum, Golden- Photography made simple with Rich Luckin, 1-3pm. Take good pics

Center for the Arts, Evergreen- 1 Day workshop: Sculpt a Mug, 2-4pm. Crafty

Little Bear Saloon, Evergreen- The Stephen Lear Band, 7:30-11pm. riff heavy Blues

The Woodcellar, Evergreen- Live music w/ Bottlerocket Hurricane, 8pm. 5 piece bluegrass

SUNDAY

Ralston Central Park, Arvada- Yoga in the Park, 12pm. All levels welcome

Mountain Toad Brewing, Golden- Board Game Night, 5pm-close. Have fun

MONDAY

Golden Game Guild, Golden- Teach Me to Play Mondays, 6-9pm. Learn new games

New Terrain Brewing Co, Golden- Yoga on Tap 🧘 Yoga from 6-7pm, beers anytime. Get your ticket

10th Mountain Division soldiers are some of the coolest.

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See you around the next bend!