Hear them roar
Colorado’s women-run companies and nonprofits, along with female business owners, authors, speakers, designers, artisans and musicians, will gather today at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (6000 Victory Way, Commerce City) for the annual Festival of Women. Beginning at 3 p.m. and running until the start of tonight’s soccer match between the Colorado Rapids and D.C. United, the festival includes workshops, pampering, shopping, kids’ activities and a keynote address by former Colorado first lady Dottie Lamm. Tickets are $15; $5 will go to the Alliance Foundation, a local nonprofit that provides microloans to women around the world. 303-727-3537 or visit .
Let’s get down
The Denver Botanic Gardens hosts a new natural-living fair June 27. Dubbed “Down to Earth,” the event will highlight local mind, body and home experts and exhibitors who specialize in health and sustainability. Yoga, meditation and t’ai chi classes also are part of the schedule, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details at .
Dine and design
In need of ideas for updating your old house? Denver’s Old House Society brunch on June 27 will offer tips and suggestions. Glean inspiration from the City Park West home of Pamela Fischer, owner of Design a la Carte, who is hosting the brunch. Her house was featured on HGTV and has won four Historic Denver Restoration for Living awards. Tickets are $25 at or call 303-916-4359.
Future’s so bright
New Town Builders unveils its first solar-powered home in Denver’s Stapleton neighborhood today. The house utilizes the SunPower solar system with an Internet interface for remote monitoring. Denver-area students also will be on hand with homemade, solar-power exhibits. The event begins at 10:30 a.m., 3563 Wabash St.
