Good morning, Golden! Behind this Goose is a woman who knows that when women rise, communities thrive. In honor of International Women's Day this Saturday, we celebrate every woman who is out there showing up, taking action, and pushing for progress.

The theme of this year's IWD is Accelerate Action. So today, we’re spotlighting a local event and pantry making a difference. Let’s step forward together and accelerate action right here in Golden. ❤️

In today’s issue:

• 👠 Golden’s Most Stylish Charity Event

• 📆 Upcoming Events

• 🎵 Live Music

• 🔎 Around Golden: Golden Pantry & Thrift

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👠 Golden’s Most Stylish Charity Event

The 2025 Golden Charity Fashion Show is bringing the runway to the Rockies—and all for a great cause. Golden’s own Alyth Active and Truly Bohotique are once again teaming up to showcase a stunning collection of looks at Morris & Mae Collective, benefitting Hands of the Carpenter.

“Hands offers hope to single women with dependent children by providing automobile services and partnering in their journey toward employment and economic self-sufficiency." 

Expect a dazzling runway show, a live DJ, a silent auction, and plenty of opportunities to sip, shop, and support local businesses.

Vendors include: Unite Fitness, Olive Tree People, Jane’s Clay Co, ReLovedbyKC, Brand Evolutions, Golden Pelvic Health, Flower Shack, linked x den, TatterednTorn, Runners Roost Golden, Golden Laser Aesthetics, Skittenz, Sweet Bailey’s Honey, and Lookout Mountain Self Defense.

Every guest gets a complimentary bar ticket to enjoy while browsing. Plus, local favorites Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza, Kona Bowls, and Golden Roots are bringing the bites to keep you fueled for an afternoon of fashion and philanthropy.

This event is more than just a fashion show—it’s a celebration of community, small businesses, and the power of women supporting women. If that’s not the perfect way to celebrate International Women’s Day, we don’t know what is. 🙌

The event runs from 2-5pm. Get your tickets for $23 ➡️ here.

📆 Upcoming Events

TODAY (3/6)

• 🎙️ 2025 State of the City (3/6 @ 5-7pm )- “State of the City, presented by the City of Golden and the Golden Chamber of Commerce, is an opportunity for City of Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg, along with Golden City Manager Scott Vargo, to give their Address to Chamber members, the Golden community, and guests. Appetizers, light snacks, and beverages will be provided.” Event will take place at the Golden Community Center, Community Room (1470 10th Street). You can register ➡️ here.

FRIDAY (3/7)

• 🙆 FREE Body Alignment & Fascia Health Workshop (3/7 @ 5:30pm) - Join Unite Fitness and Flynn Vickowski to “explore how Rolfing improves mobility, recovery, and overall balance. Experience somatic movement, live Rolfing demos, and a chance to win 50% off a session with Flynn!” Reserve your free spot ➡️ here.

• 🪨 FREE First Friday Night at the Mines Museum (3/7 @ 6-9pm) - “Explore our exhibits after hours, enjoy live performances, engage in interactive activities, and unwind with a drink from our cash bar. This event is FREE and open to all ages!”

SATURDAY (3/8)

• 🧁 Summer-Wedding Tasting at Goldmine Cupcakes (3/8) - Email [email protected] to reserve a time slot on Saturday to test taste some delicious wedding cupcakes!

• 💃 All Ages Dance Party with Denver Dance Tribe (3/8 @ 7-9pm) - Every month, women come together for a women-only dance party…and rumor has it they’re a blast! This month is for all ages so daughters are welcome!

• 👠 Golden Fashion Show (3/8 @ 2-5pm) - “Get ready for an amazing collaboration of style at the 2025 Golden Charity Fashion Show benefitting Hands of The Carpenter! Golden's own, Alyth Active and Truly Bohotique, are combining forces again to showcase some unforgettable looks. Join us at Morris & Mae Collective for an afternoon of shopping, runway, silent auction, live DJ, drinks and bites.” Get your tickets for $23 ➡️ here.

• 🪩 Party Bus to Red Rocks from Goosetown Station (3/8 @ 5pm) - If you have Red Rocks tickets to Icelantics Winter on the Rocks and need a ride, Goosetown Station is offering a $30 RT shuttle. Buy your tickets ➡️ here.

SUNDAY (3/9) - ⏰ Daylight Savings!

• 🫶 Taylor Swift Show Brunch at the Buffalo Rose (3/9 @ 10am-2pm) - Due to overwhelming success, this is the second TSwift brunch—the first show on 2/23 sold out. The show is free, but make a brunch reservation to secure your spot!

• 🏃 Parent Run Club at Unite Fitness (3/9 @ 10:30am-noon) - Join for a 4 mile trail run on South Table Mtn (run pace adjusts to the group) plus a Baby + Me Hike Group for new parents and expecting moms! Childcare is provided for $12.50 per kid.

• 💃 Sunday Swing at Buffalo Rose (3/9 @ 4pm-7:30pm) - Lessons at 4pm, followed by a live band form 5-7:30pm.

FUTURE EVENTS:

• ☕️ Golden Startup Coffee (3/12 @ 9-11am) - Hear talks from Provanity Cosmetics (long-wear, bold makeup formulas without over 50 harmful ingredients) and ExoPower (capacitive wireless charging in-motion for industrial robots). FREE at Morris & Mae.

• 🦕 Time Traveling through Golden: A Geologic Journey through Deep Time! (3/12 @ 6-7:30pm) - “Join us in traveling through Deep Geologic Time across the Golden area. You will learn about landscape changes over the last 300+ million years…How do we ‘read’ rock layers? Why are some rocks red or green? Were there really camels in the Golden area?” Check out this event at the Golden History Museum with Mines faculty member Donna Anderson. Tickets are $12 for non-members.

• 📼 80s Party Open Mic Night at Cannonball Creek Brewing (3/12 @ 6-9pm) - “Join us for the 6 year anniversary celebration of open mic night for musicians! 80’s songs and costumes are encouraged, but not required!”

• 🍀 St. Paddy’s Party ‘25 at New Terrain (3/15 @ 11am-5:30pm) - FEAT. Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band, Funk In the Name, and Irish Dancers!

• 🥣 Soundbath at PranaTonic (3/15 @ 6:30pm) - “Join us for an immersive sound and vibrational experience! … This is a beautiful opportunity to slow down, allowing ourselves some space to rest.”

• 🥃 State 38 Cocktail Class (3/15 @ 4-5:30pm) - “Join us for an evening under the still and barrels to learn how to create two signature State 38 cocktails.”

🎵 Live Music

• 3/7 @ 5pm, The Golden Mill - Kory Montgomery

• 3/7 @ 6:30pm, Goosetown Station - Violet Breeze

• 3/7 @ 7pm, The Buffalo Rose - The Definitive Styx Tribute Show

• 3/8 @ 5:30pm, Over Yonder Brewing - King’s Highway 285

• 3/8 @ 6:30pm, Goosetown Station - Joe Teichman

🔎 Around Golden: Golden Pantry & Thrift

If you’ve driven through Golden, you’ve passed it—a small, unassuming building on Ford Street that quietly powers a massive community effort. For 60 years, Golden Pantry & Thrift has been feeding families, providing essential resources, and proving that big impact can come from small spaces.

Serving 1,271 people across 600 households in Golden last year alone, this little pantry is a lifeline for many—including the 5% of clients who are unhoused. Unlike many food pantries, Golden Pantry ensures that individuals can select the food that fits their needs, whether it's gluten-free, vegetarian, or another specialized diet. And most importantly, it’s a safe and welcoming space for undocumented residents. ❤️

More Than a Pantry—A Community Effort

I had the privilege of visiting today and seeing firsthand the incredible work that Erin Miller, the Food Pantry Manager, and their team of dedicated volunteers are doing. Their passion and care for this community are evident in every stocked shelf, every sorted donation, and every warm interaction with a visitor.

Behind the scenes, it takes a powerful network of donors and volunteers to keep things running. 75% of the pantry’s food is donated by local partners, including Food Bank of the Rockies, Target, Natural Grocers, Safeway, and King Soopers. And the thrift store does more than sell secondhand treasures—it funds food purchases to keep shelves stocked.

With just two paid employees and ~80 volunteers working tirelessly in the pantry, sorting donations, and running the thrift store, the organization is trying to expand to weekend hours, but it’s challenging with limited paid staff.

Stamp Out Hunger—Golden’s Biggest Food Drive

Every May, the community comes together for Stamp Out Hunger, a nationwide food drive in partnership with the local post office (619 12th St, Golden, CO). Last year, this single event brought in a staggering 17,000 pounds of food—that’s the equivalent of 34 fully loaded pickup trucks!

How You Can Help

➡️ Volunteer for Stamp Out Hunger on May 10th: Sign up here.
➡️ Donate directly to the pantry or thrift store—every item makes a difference in feeding and uplifting Golden neighbors.
➡️ Shop the thrift store! Every dollar you spend goes towards purchasing food.

For six decades, this little pantry on Ford Street has been a big force for good. Let’s keep it going!

THANKS!

Thanks for reading The Golden Goose 🪿 today! Here’s to lifting each other up and Accelerating Action! 🫶