Billy Drew at Night
Photo by Barb Warden
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Tuesday, Mar. 3rd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - The First Annual Golden Comfort & Comedy Festival
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden Sports
- 4:37AM - Full Moon
- 9AM - Golden Seniors - KaffeeKlatsch
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10-10:45AM - Storybook Tour
- 10:15-10:45AM - Preschool Time - Registration Required
- 12-3PM - Hexie Ladies - English Paper Piecing Enthusiasts
- 5:30-7:30PM - Textile Society
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night @ Bivy Beer Bar
- 6:30-8:30PM - Team Trivia Tuesday @ Buffalo Rose
- 6:30-8PM - Waterwise Yard Seminar (Virtual)
- 6:30-8:30PM - Bar Bingo Night @ VFW
- 7PM - Pub Trivia @ Atomic Cowboy
- 7:30PM - Josh Blue
- 7:30PM - Clocktower Cabaret Burlesque
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
A Treat for Insomniacs and Early Risers: A Blood Moon
A blood moon in 2022 - Photo by Alan Pinkus
If you're up very early (today–Tuesday morning) and the sky is clear, you might see a "blood moon." NASA explains that a blood moon happens during a lunar eclipse (that is, the earth is between the sun and the moon).
While you might imagine a full lunar eclipse would leave the Moon completely dark, Earth's atmosphere scatters the light, illuminating the Moon in this orange-reddish hue.
According to TIMEANDDATE.COM, it will start at 1:44AM, be at its maximum at 4:33AM, and finish at 6:33AM. (The moon also sets at 6:33, so check it out as it heads down behind the mountains.)
March Events @ Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Sign up for these March classes and/or events at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum using the links below.
Adult Education Classes
| Mar 4 | 9:30AM-3:30PM | Basics of Quilt Top Construction |
| Mar 23 | 10AM-2PM | Tote Bags from Coffee Bags |
| Mar 25 | 10AM-2PM | Bitty Bags |
| Mar 26 | 10AM-2PM | Wallet from Cork or Vinyl |
Events
| Mar 8 | 1-3PM | Sunday at the Museum – Men's Exhibit Panel |
| Mar 15 | 1-3PM | Rocky Mountain High Tea & Annual Meeting of Nan’s Hundred Club |
Interest Groups - No registration required / Museum admission not included
| Today | 12-3PM | Hexie Ladies – English Paper Piecing |
| Mar 17 | 1-3PM | Hand Embroidery Stitchers |
| Mar 20 | 10AM-noon | Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group |
Location:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street, Suite 240 (map)
303-277-0377
9AM Golden Seniors - KaffeeKlatsch @ Golden Welcome Center
Hey, Golden Seniors! Join your friends at the Welcome Center for coffee and conversation! We meet on the Creekside Patio or the Heritage Community Boardroom. Sponsored by the Golden Welcome Center, Golden Pond Retirement Community and the Rotary Club of Golden.
Location:
Golden Welcome Center
1010 Washington Avenue (Map)
6:30-8PM Waterwise Yard Seminar (Virtual)
Our free, online Waterwise Yard Seminars are taught by local landscape and horticultural professionals. Get your landscaping questions answered and learn how to keep your yard looking great while using less water. Seminar topics range from low-water landscape design, xeric plant selection, smart irrigation, and more. Both novice and advanced gardeners are sure to learn something new. Register
7:30PM Josh Blue @ Gnarly's (SOLD OUT)
Today's installment in the Comfort and Comedy Festival:
Josh Blue
After his groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. More information
Location:
Gnarly's
1224 Washington Avenue (Map)
7:30PM Clocktower Cabaret @ Miners Alley
Today's other installment in the Comfort and Comedy Festival:
Clocktower Cabaret
Step back in time to enjoy classic fun with the sassiest show in town! Feather Fans, Big Boas, and Pasties galore - these gals will whisk you away to some much needed laughter, cheer and beauty!
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (Map)
The Golden Word - 03/03/26
Golden History: MORE THAN 4,000 ATTEND OPENING OF SWIMMING POOL
SUCCESS OF BUSINESS ASSURED
99 Years Ago
The March 3, 1927 Colorado Transcript reported that the Golden Plunge had celebrated their grand opening the previous Sunday. This indoor swimming pool was located at 1117 Washington Avenue (map). It was 100 feet long and 30 feet wide and ranged from 3 to 9 feet deep.
The previous week's Transcript had provided detailed information about the water supply and the heating, filtering, and chlorination equipment. They emphasized that “You will actually ‘Swim in Drinking Water.'”
The March 3rd Transcript reported that more than 4,000 people had attended the opening of the pool and several famous swimmers were on hand to demonstrate their skills and provide their collective seals of approval.
The pool was popular with locals and a regional attraction. The School of Mines formed a swimming team and held their practices and meets at the Plunge. The business community was pleased because it was a solid tourist attraction. Denver people often came out on the trolley to swim in the Plunge.
Unfortunately, the Depression was a bad time to be opening a recreational business requiring discretionary income. The initial owner lost the pool to the bank in 1933. Other owners and managers tried to make the pool pay, but it closed in 1939.
Now here’s the intriguing part: the Golden Plunge pool is still there, below the floor of the Buffalo Rose events center. It is accessed by a steep set of stairs behind the stage.
Invitation for GoldenToday subscribers:
The owner of the Buffalo Rose has agreed to host a group of GoldenToday readers for a visit to the famous underground pool. I suggest we visit the pool and then stay for dinner at the restaurant! Let me know if you're interested, then we'll look for a date: barb@goldentoday.com.
Weather
Overnight: A chance of rain after 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Rain likely before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy. High near 46, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night: Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy, 34°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 63°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 38°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain, 66°F
Thursday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 36°F
Friday: Rain And Snow, 45°F
Friday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 26°F
Saturday: Sunny, 53°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 35°F
Sunday: Sunny, 64°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 68°F
News About Golden - March 3, 2026
Telegrapher
Colorado Railroad Museum
3 Mines wrestlers qualify for nationals at Golden tourney
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Colorado School of Mines wrestlers Cody Thompson, Jakob Smith, and Wyatt Reisz may live in the land of Coors, but for the next two weeks, they’re going to be all about that natty life... Read more...
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Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Clothilde Elingbow, Michael Mason, Goosetown Station, and Earth Sweet Boutique
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
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Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Robert Thresher, Tonie Mattox, Centennial State Wealth Advisors, Steve & M.L. Richardson, and Jeremy & Stephanie Keller
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/yr)
Brad Miller & Julie Bartos, Holly Thomas, Jim and LouAnne Dale, Ann Pattison, Thomas Hoffman, Carol Abel, Brian Quarnstrom, Sandra Curran, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith, Carlos & Nancy Bernal, Robert Storrs, Michele Sannes, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, E Tom Hughes, Crystal M Culbert, Patrick A. Madison, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Deb Goeldner, Christopher Ball, 6th Chair Home Services, Dot & Eric Brownson, Rosemary Coffman, Emeline Paulson, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Frani R Bickart, Jennings and Litz, Bill Sedgeley, Nancy Hughes, Justin L Wade, Kathi Eggers, Traci Case, Donna Owen, Leslie D Lutz, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, Jim Garner, John and Carol McEncroe, the Golden Welcome Center, the Golden Transcript, Koshare Eagle, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Vicki Olson, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, Laura and Curtis Moore, Ruth Hund, Shelley & Jerry Devitt, Eileen Masterson, Kate Olivier, Amy Korengut, Pam Logan, Clare Shier, Wendy Weiman, Marge Frueh. Nannette Johnson, Edgar Walker, and Bivy Beer Bar
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, Emily Kurzinski, Nanette Johnson, Peyton Gibson, Sally Berger, Kristen Morgan, Joyce Sutton, Mary Rains, Craig Champlin, Stan Swisher, Bill Way, Chris Toney, and Alicia Zimmerman
