“You’re turning violet, Violet!”
It’s a violet extravaganza this weekend at The Rocky Mountain African Violet Council presents its annual show and sale, “Luck o’ the Violets,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722
Grand opening
Thrift Mart is celebrating its recent renovation and the opening of its new area for furniture and accessories from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments included. Proceeds from items in The Home Store and sales of clothing, children’s items and household goods benefit the Assistance League of Denver that helps “the underserved segments of the population.” 1331 E. Colfax Ave., denver.assistance league.org
The fat lady finally sings
Stop by to say goodbye or get a good buy as the Paragon Theatre closes its doors and hosts an “Everything Must Go Sale” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Theater seats, lighting equipment, platforms, costumes, storage cabinets, furniture and props are included. 2810 Larimer St., 303-300-2210,
The Irish wise are smiling
Novelists. Academics. Businesswomen. Lawyers. Scholars of Chinese language and scholars of Irish history. If today’s holiday makes you ponder your own Irish roots and their role in your own life’s path, get a gander at “Wise Irish Women,” a self-published collection of profiles written by two Texas cousins, Laura Prendergast Gordon and Patricia Connorton Kagerer, each of whom lost a parent and through the grieving process, discovered what they valued in their own heritage. If you’re thinking of self-publishing, you can follow their journey through it on their blog — or just test their recipe for Irish soda bread.
A bed of roses
The Denver Rose Society presents its 41st annual Symposium from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 24 in Mitchell Hall at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Seminars, discussions, advice, handouts, catalogs and soil sampling kits are featured. A couple of highlights: “From Mistake to Magnificent: 10 Common Mistakes in the Rose Garden” seminar beginning at 9:30 a.m.; and Dr. Jean Reeder, a soil scientist, will share tips on how to make your soil sing for every gardening purpose from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The symposium is included with admission to the gardens. 1007 York St., denverrosesociety.org
