
I hope everyone enjoyed Buffalo Bill Days–or enjoyed staying home and avoiding the crowd. I did some of both, but was down for The Long Run (Eagles tribute band) yesterday afternoon and enjoyed watching paragliders above Mount Zion while listening to some great music. What a perfect Golden moment.
If you feel like singing, this is your lucky day. It’s Open Mic Night at Dirty Dogs Roadhouse at 6:30, and Open Mic Night at Columbine Cafe at 7PM.

Tuesday Preview:
11:30-12:30 – ED Talks: Pikes Peak Minerals – Beyond Amazonite & Smoky Quartz -Part 2
3-6PM – Under the M Farm Stand
6PM – Golden Bike Cruise – the Mustache Ride

More things on the horizon:
The Golden Cornhole League will be starting up this Wednesday. If you would like to learn more or sign up, visit their website.
Leadership Golden is accepting applications through Wednesday, July 31st. That’s this Wednesday, so if you’ve been thinking about taking the class this year, don’t delay any longer! It’s a great program, and it’s free.
Be a Tool Day of Service is coming up soon–September 7th. If you would like to spend a day with other Golden people helping to keep our neighbors warm, safe, and dry, sign up at the Be A Tool website.
Big Ring Cycle’s 3rd Annual Colorado Women’s Ride Day is this Sunday, August 4th. Sign up here.
Thinking ahead to Christmastime…Polar Express tickets sell out every year, almost immediately. There is one secret to getting a jump on the rest of the world…become a member of the Railroad Museum! Polar Express Tickets go on sale to members this Thursday, August 1st. The rest of the world will have to wait until Tuesday August 6th. Join now.
