TODAY
Watch out for that tree!
Nonprofit Driver’s Edge invites drivers ages 15 to 21 with a valid learner’s permit or driver’s license to a free half-day driver-training program with an “MTV flavor.” Parents welcome. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 5:30 p.m., Invesco Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St., Denver, .
Picture-perfect president
“Politics Is Personal: Photographs of Presidential and Local Campaigning in Denver” opens with a 3-6 p.m. reception, featuring works by photographer John Schoenwalter. Through Aug. 31, Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 303-294-9258 or visit .
MORE FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY
Colorado State Parks FREE DAY allows visitors to any of the 43 state parks to celebrate Colorado Day without paying a gate fee. .
WEDNESDAY
The Metro State Skyline Park Series “Countdown to the 2008 Democratic National Convention” continues with Metro State chair and professor of political science Robert Hazan discussing “Coverage of Global Issues and the Group of Eight (G8) at the DNC.” Noon to 1 p.m. at Skyline Park, 16th Street Mall and Arapahoe Street in downtown Denver. mscd.du/dnc/ skyline.shtml.
FRIDAY
Paint, Clay & Politics and exhibit of works by Theresa A. Anderson and Flora Cruells Benzal, expressing the politics of the personal experience, opens with a reception, 4-8 p.m., at East End Applied Arts.Through Aug. 30, 1556 Florence St., Aurora. 720-203-3575 or .
SATURDAY
Colorado Western Strollathon to benefit Rett Syndrome patients includes a stroll, chuck wagon lunch, entertainment, live and silent auction and more. Activities and food by donation. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Call Carole at 303-980-1729 or visit .
