The Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market gets underway Friday with an opening reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and runs through Dec. 30. The seasonal bazaar features handmade works and wares from more than 150 local and regional artists. 809 15th St., Golden, 303-279-3922,
Bigger, better, greener
The people behind the new Ellie’s Eco Home Store location know the green economy is growing even as other industries are struggling. The store celebrates its grand reopening this weekend, beginning Saturday at 9 a.m. Conservation-minded homeowners will have a chance to explore its array of bamboo flooring, organic cotton sheets, low-flow faucets, recycled glassware, pet products, cosmetics and more. 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-952-1004,
Donate & Decorate Sale
Local homebuilder Berkeley Homes is hosting a model-home furniture and accessories sale on Saturday. Proceeds will benefit The Bridge Project, an after-school, summer and scholarship program for children living in Denver Housing Authority neighborhoods including Quigg-Newton, South Lincoln, Columbine and Westwood. More than 1,000 items, including artwork, lamps, bedding, chairs and case goods, will be available at discount prices. The sale happens at three of Berkeley’s model homes, located at 10835, 10825 and 10813 Heatherton St. in The Hearth, McArthur Ranch Road and Heatherton Street, Highlands Ranch. Details at .
Free tree ornament
Once again The Artful Home, a leading online store for original art and fine crafts from the studios of top North American artists, is hosting its Ornament-a-Day Giveaway. Through Dec. 2, the store will give away one artist-made ornament every day. And this year, for the first time, all daily entrants will automatically be entered into a drawing for a grand prize: one of The Artful Home’s new “3 Ornament Display” steel ornament stands by metal artists Julie and Ken Girardini.
Nesting season
“Nesting at the Holidays” is the name of Saturday’s annual open house benefiting Dress for Success at RejuvaNest, the north Denver boutique brimming with items for relaxing and rejuvenating like robes and spa booties by Sonoma Lavender, pajamas by BedHead, and soy candles by Archipelago and KOBO. Shoppers who bring in a gently used business professional handbag or outfit for Dress for Success, the international organization designed to promote economic independence for disadvantaged women, will receive 10 percent off their purchase. 3719 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, 303-455-1504,
Horticulturists’ holidays
The Denver Botanic Gardens hosts its annual holiday sale Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 60 artisans will display paintings, photography, pottery, candles, gourmet food and other handcrafted gifts from around the world. One new offering this year will be a selection of holiday plants, such as poinsettias and wreaths. Members of the Denver Botanic Gardens Guild also will sell their popular homemade gourmet vinegars made from herbs cut at the gardens. Admission to the gardens is free during this three-day event. 1005 York St., Denver, 720-865-3500,
