Jeffco Crew #016 - Succulents, Hats & Derby Season
Last week I surveyed ya'll about what kind of in-person meetups you'd find fun.
Thank you for the responses!
And for the alternative ideas. Shout out to crew member Uri for suggesting we all go camping together - a very strong idea that I'm now scheming on.
Speaking of scheming - I've been working on having some Jeffco Crew hats and shirts made.
This is a directional mockup, not exactly what we'd do, but click here if you'd have some interest in wearing this kinda stuff around town.
Okay let's get to it.
🏡 Looky Loo
Where I poke around our local real estate market to highlight fun finds - great deals, astronomical mansions or killer mountain cabins.
Today we snoop around inside this updated 5BD, 5BA Morrison home hitting the market at $1.75m. It's on 1.4 acres in a beautiful neighborhood.
The interior gives some great sight line vibes:
Our next virtual breaking & entering is out in Conifer, a 5BD, 4BA home on 10 acres with view that should cost a lot more than the $1.4m they're asking.
You can see like a thousand miles. The house needs a warmer presentation - it doesn't look lived in - but make it homey and this is a spectacular spot.
🗓️ Featured Events
A few highlighted events for the upcoming week.
🌵 Colorado Cactus & Succulent Society Show + Sale
Dunno about you but I have thing for succulents. The biggest cactus and succulent sale in Colorado is happening April 26 - 27 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden. Hosted by the Colorado Cactus & Succulent Society and the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society, this two-day event features thousands of unique plants - from common echeveria to rare collector specimens, plus xeric and cold-hardy rock garden options.
🏡 Dream Home? Jeffco Spring Home Show
Thinking about upgrading your kitchen, refreshing your backyard, or finally tackling that home improvement project? The Jefferson County Spring Home Show is the place to be from April 25–27 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. With free admission, this annual event brings together top local and national vendors ready to help you turn your vision into reality. Whether you’re dreaming of a full remodel or just need a few expert tips, you’ll find everything from outdoor living solutions to smart home upgrades and stylish interiors. Open Friday through Sunday, this is a great opportunity to explore ideas, meet professionals face-to-face, and get inspired—all without leaving Golden.
🗓️ Upcoming Things to Do
Send me feedback, events or ideas!
Tuesday 4/22
5:30pm / Colorado Taphouse (Arvada) - 🧩 Jigsaw Puzzles On Tap - Winter Season, compete to be the fastest puzzler and win prizes
5:30pm / Buffalo Rose (Golden) - 🥃 Whiskey on Washington: An Evening with Breckenridge Distillery
Wednesday 4/23
5:45pm / White Ranch - East Access/Lower Lot (Golden) - 🏃♂️ White Ranch + Holidaily Brewing, 7.6-mile trail run with 1,500 ft elevation gain/loss, followed by post-run drinks at Holidaily.
6 - 9pm / Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria (Conifer) - 🪕 Open Bluegrass Jam, bring your acoustic instrument and join the weekly jam hosted by Brad Van Loenen
6 - 8pm / Center for the Arts Evergreen (Evergreen) - 🎨 Art Bar: Monet's Impression, Sunrise, create your own masterpiece inspired by the famous impressionist painting - no experience necessary.
Thursday 4/24
1 - 3pm / Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (Lakewood) - 🎬 Director of Moana and Hercules, John Musker's Keynote Speech, join a legendary animator for insights from his career in animation, followed by a signing session. Available in-person or via livestream.
4 - 5:30pm / Morris & Mae Collective (Golden) - 🚀 Golden Startup Happy Hour, a relaxed evening for entrepreneurs to network, share ideas and build connections over drinks.
6pm / Belmar Library (Lakewood) - 🎵 Music and Poetry: A Performance Workshop, join poet, actor, and musician Cipriano Ortega to explore how poets can harness voice, body, and music to create sonic worlds
6 - 7pm / LUKI Brewery (Arvada) - 🍺 Craft Beer Demystified: How Beer Is Made, join owners Jeff & Cammy for an educational brewing session with tastings.
Friday 4/25
12pm - all day / WestFax Brewing (Lakewood) - 🚒 Annual Colorado Professional Fire Fighter Collab, featuring special beer releases and food by Nickel City Provisions. A portion of sales goes to Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Association.
Saturday 4/26
6:15am - 1:30pm / Bear Creek Lake Park (Lakewood) - 🎣 Trout Fishing Tournament, two-person team competition for shore and watercraft anglers. Prizes for biggest rainbow or brown trout by weight.
1 - 6pm / Odyssey Beerwerks (Arvada) - 🏎️ 3rd Annual Outlaw Pinewood Derby, adults-only pinewood car racing competition. Watch entrants who built cars from the provided kit compete for prizes in multiple categories. Hilarious. Awesome.
2 - 6pm / Over Yonder Brewing (Golden) - 🎪 Shakedown Street Market, feat. local artists, vendors and businesses showcasing their goods
6:30 - 10pm / SomePlace Else Brewing (Arvada) - 🎮 The Tetris League, free to play double elimination tournament with trophy for the winner
Sunday 4/27
2pm / Bunker Auditorium (Golden) - 🎻 Mines Spring 2025 Philharmonic Orchestra, enjoy a classical performance by Colorado School of Mines student musicians.
Monday 4/28
6pm / Morrison Holiday Bar (Morrison) - 🎲 Texas Holdem at 6pm followed by 🎸 Live music w/ Scott Hackler at 7pm
6:30pm / Cannonball Creek Brewing Co (Golden) - 🏃♀️ Movement Monday Run Club, meet for a run and then celebrate with a beer, all skill levels are welcome
