Jeffco Crew #009 - Mardi Gras, Red Rocks & Pint Day
Welcome to the 9th edition of Jeffco Crew - it's crazy it's been just two months! This community's growing by hundreds a week, and this edition includes some killer deals for all of you, starting with...
The 14er Summit Log is designed & made by Greg & Keely in Evergreen. As they began knocking peaks off their list, they sought a way to commemorate each hike. The idea for the 14er Summit Log was born - the perfect gift for any hiker or nature-loving Coloradan. They reached out to generously offer you guys 🔥 25% off before March 15th - use code JEFFCOCREW or click this link to have the discount applied.
🔔 Interested in offering thousands of local residents a good deal? Get in touch!
🏡 Looky Loo
Per member requests, I'm bringing back the thing where I poke around our local real estate market to highlight fun finds - great deals, astronomical mansions or killer mountain cabins.
This week, check out this $850k 3BD 2BA Scenic Heights home in Arvada, with spectacular views and some fantastic bones for a family looking to put in a little elbow grease. Super classic, timeless lines and built-ins everywhere, very 1950's vibes going on. It's definitely lived-in, but a little polish could go a long way!
🧠 Tips from ya'll
Last week I asked what your favorite specialty grocers in the area are, and again you all came through bigtime.
Sam suggests Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats, Belfiore Italian for all things Authentic Italian Food, and adds Vinnola's Italian Market as honorable mention "for their pastries and cannolis!"
Margie gets "fresh bison meat direct from a rancher at Rock River Bison. They have a website, I order what I need (no minimums) and pick up at their warehouse in Commerce City." I love this direct to farm approach as someone who started a food traceability startup in a past life.
Cindy loves Edwards Meats - as do I, they an incredible selection. She adds Valente's Deli, Bakery & Italian Market in Westminster, with Italian foodstuffs, plus fresh deli sandwiches, cannoli & coffee.
Lauren (who WINS this week's recs) shouts out Tom’s Seafood & Gourmet Market for "the best fresh seafood and market items to make any special or weeknight meal. Friendly, and knowledgeable family owned and local." I concur, this shop is simply fantastic and has a truly next-level Instagram account to boot.
Lauren also loves Andre & Lana’s European Market for "selling Eastern European specialties like fish, chocolates, cookies, pierogues & cheeses - and canned goods. Plus amazing Rye and pumpernickel bread baked fresh!" They just opened their 2nd location in Lakewood.
And finally, Lauren for the win, adds "Jasmine Market on Wadsworth is a middle eastern market with lots of dried herbs, beans, baklava, couscous and dried fruits. Plus a Halal butcher and fresh pita!"
I want what Lauren is eating. 🤤
For next week - this is a big one - share your favorite 🏡 home maintenance provider! Got a great handyman? A great lawn care team? A fair plumber or mechanic?
These references are the homeowner's equivalent of finding a winning lottery ticket. Share your best with the crew!
If you all share enough, maybe we'll make a Jeffco Crew handbook for these references or something!
💫 Featured Events
A few events worth noting.
❄️ Icelantics Winter on the Rocks
The only winter Red Rocks show is here. And it's only kinda winter - but who knows maybe a blizzard by the weekend. This year's lineup includes GRAMATIK, Zingara, The Funk Hunters ft. Chali 2na, and The Sponges - grab tickets and dance like there's no snow!
🏔️ Jeffco Open Space Open House
The Conservation Greenprint 2026-2030 is a plan for the next five years of Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS). It will provide a strategic framework for preserving open space, protecting natural resources, and providing healthy, nature-based experiences in Jefferson County. They are welcoming feedback in the form of 5 drop-in open houses throughout Jefferson County. Stop by Tuesday night @ Buchanan Recreation Center (Evergreen), Wednesday morning @ Jefferson County Fairgrounds or one of the 2 remaining events next week.
🗓️ Upcoming Things to Do
Send me feedback, events or ideas!
Tuesday 3/04
5pm / Marmalade Lounge (Arvada) - 🎭 Mardi Gras Celebration, visit their sidewalk bar for specials on Hurricanes, Sazeracs, and Louisiana’s own Abita Beer.
Wednesday 3/05
6pm / Bentgate Mountaineering (Golden) - 🎥 Triple Feature w/ Patagonia Films, catch 3x nature and outdoors themed documentaries for free.
Thursday 3/06
5:30 - 8pm / Foothills Art Center (Golden) - 🏺 Modern Kintsugi, a 400 year old Japanese art form of the mending of ceramics — creating beauty from brokenness. All welcome and all materials provided.
7pm / Lakewood Symphony (Lakewood) - 🎻 I Could Have Danced All Night, featuring the unmistakable music of Astor Piazzolla, as performed on Bandoneon by Evan Orman
Friday 3/07
6pm / The Fort (Morrison) - 🌚 Dining in the Dark, “feel” and “taste” your way through a four-course prix-fixe meal - great date night option!
7pm / Buffalo Rose (Golden) - 🎶 Live music w/ Paradise Theatre, the definitive Styx tribute show
Saturday 3/08
12pm / New Image Brewing Co (Arvada) - 🎉 9th Anniversary Party, releasing their OG anniversary IPA, One.9, alongside a brand new barrel-aged bottle, Nine, blended just for the occasion.
2 - 5pm / Morris & Mae Collective (Golden) - 👗 2025 Golden Charity Fashion Show, where fashion takes center stage benefitting Hands of The Carpenter.
Sunday 3/09
4pm / Buffalo Rose (Golden) - 🎶 Sunday Swing for fans of big band & swing dancing - starts with swings lessons, followed by live music from the Flatirons Jazz Orchestra – featuring Deborah Stafford.
Monday 3/10
👋 That's a wrap
As always, don't hesitate to reply to these emails with suggestions, tips or requests.
Derek
