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What's Happening in Golden - Sunday, Mar. 8th, 2026

News and events in Golden, Colorado. Sunday, Mar. 8th, 2026

,   and  Barb Warden
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A Short-Lived Snowstorm

Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?

Events for Sunday, Mar. 8th

Golden History Tours
Spring Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale
The Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War
The Odd Couple (Female Version)

For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar

Evening Light!

Daylight saving time begins today at 2AM.  (If you haven't reset your clocks, you may be an hour late for something.) The sun will set at 6:59 this evening and rise at 7:20 tomorrow morning. More.

1-3PM Sunday at the Museum - Behind the Seams: Meet the Makers of the Men’s Exhibit @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

What happens when a Broadway performer and a classically trained musician trade their scripts and scores for fabric and thread? Join us for a captivating artist talk highlighting the work and process of two exhibitors from the 18th Biennial Men’s Exhibit.

Michael Gold, a performing artist, and Jerry Dunbar, a classically trained musician will share the stories behind their featured quilts. From Michael’s 38-year evolution from hand-piecing to free-motion quilting to Jerry’s original designs crafted on his grandmother’s 1951 Singer, this talk explores their journey, techniques, and the inspiration behind their works.

Pre-registration is required

 To expedite check-in, attendees (members and non-members) must register before the event. If you have registered and are unable to attend, please call 303-277-0377, so RMQM staff has time to contact people from the waitlist. THANK YOU!

Sunday at the Museum (SAM) events are free to members  | $15 for non-members
Guest passes not valid for SAM events

Location:

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street   (Map)

Workshops: Stage Fighting (1PM) and Improv (4PM) @ Gnarly's

1PM Stage Fighting 101

This workshop will focus on the basics of unarmed stage combat. By the end of the session, participants will break into small groups to devise their own short scenes to showcase the techniques they’ve learned. Limitations/Requirements: Please be aware this is by nature a very physical class. Though we may be able to work around some prior injury concerns, please consider your comfort level before signing up. Participants need to wear easy to move in pants/shorts, shirts that can be tucked in, and avoid hard buckle belts, big earrings, and the like. Closed Toe athletic shoes. Knee pads and elbow pads are welcomed but not provided. Age range to participate: Adults and kids 8+ More information

4PM Short Form Improv Game Experience

In this workshop, you’ll experience the thrill of thinking on your feet with other scene partners, all while working to obtain the end goal of the game. You’ll gain experience in listening, pivoting, acting, collaborating, creating and split focus. The workshop will consist of some basic coaching, followed by a series of fast and easy improvisation challenge games. Limitations/Requirements: Some games may focus on physical comedy, but you will always be able to decide your own comfort level. Closed toe/non-slip shoes are recommended. Age range to participate: Adults and kids 16+   More information

Location:

Gnarly's
1224 Washington Avenue   (Map)

4-6:30PM Iron-Jawed Angels @ Jefferson Unitarian Church

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Indivisible will be presenting a viewing of the film Iron Jawed Angels. The film stars Hilary Swank and Anjelica Huston...watch the trailer here.

A suggested $10 donation will cover copyright cost for showing film. More information

Location:

Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue   (Map)

5PM St. Patrick's Day Celebration @ Golden Masonic Temple

The Golden City Lodge Masons are holding a St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Golden Masonic Temple. We'll be having a traditional Irish Dinner at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Celtic Steps Irish Dance School of Colorado at 6:00 p.m. $30 donation suggested. We'll also have a unique one-of-a-kind T-shirt for sale specific to this event.

Location:

Golden Masonic Temple
400 10th Street   (Map)

The Golden Word - 03/08/26

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Live Music for Sunday, Mar. 8th

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  • 4:30-7:30PM Steve Thomas @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
  • More Live Music
    4-7PM     Chuck Grossman @ Columbine Cafe
    8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern

For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar

Golden History: Avenue Flashes

Washington Avenue, including the Everett and Rubey buildings and the overhead wires for trolleys
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The "Avenue Flashes" column has been running in the Golden Transcript since 1934. Ever wonder where they got the name?

92 Years Ago
The March 8, 1934 Colorado Transcript tells of the damage caused by a powerful windstorm.

All Golden was awakened shortly after midnight Sunday morning by the roar of a freak wind that swept out of Clear Creek canon into the city. When the wind was at its height one blast of the fire siren after another brought people clothed and partially clad into the streets.

From the residential section many thought the whole business section of Golden to be in flames. Flash after flash of bright light shot into the sky and reflected on the dust that filled the air, which gave the impression of smoke and flames.

The roof of the Everett building had blown off and slammed into the Rubey Bank building, shattering the plate glass windows. The floor of the bank was littered with bricks, glass, and lumber. Pieces of the metal roof had landed on the trolley wires, which carried 600 volts of electricity. This caused the flashes–a dramatic effect, seen all over town.

The first Avenue Flashes column – Colorado Transcript – March 8, 1934

That same issue of the Transcript included a new column, "Avenue Flashes." The earliest columns were brief news “flashes” concerning the people and businesses along Washington Avenue. Virginia Weigand took over sometime during the ’50s and kept at it until her retirement in 1987. She would report on the stores, their employees, and the seasonal changes in their window displays. She was an enthusiastic gardener and often commented on the state of the gardens around town, and what was in bloom. Dorothy Akal inherited the column after Virginia’s retirement and did a fine job until she passed away in 2012. Her son John Akal is the current columnist. 

Weather

Overnight's Weather

Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday's Weather

Sunday: Sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night's Weather

Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 43°F

Monday: Sunny, 65°F

Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 41°F

Tuesday: Partly Sunny, 68°F

Tuesday Night: Chance Rain And Snow then Chance Snow Showers, 32°F

Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 53°F

Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 38°F

Thursday: Partly Sunny, 67°F

Thursday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 47°F

Friday: Partly Sunny, 69°F

Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 43°F

Saturday: Partly Sunny, 69°F

News About Golden - March 8, 2026

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Golden taking a conservative, adaptive approach for 2026

By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript

Sitting in the Golden Community Center on March 6, 2025, city officials said there was a lot of major economic uncertainty, especially at the federal level, due to tariffs, wide-scale layoffs of government employees, and more.

But Golden did fairly well in 2025... Read more...

Jack Bringardner honored with KEEN Foundation Rising Star Award

By Jasmine Leonas
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom

Jack Bringardner, teaching professor and director of education innovation in engineering, design and society, has been honored with the KEEN Rising Star Awardfrom the Kern Family Foundation... Read more...

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