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Marginalized Workers: Tackling the Barriers to Employment

Friday, August 9, 7:30-9:30 AM | The Alliance Center

Discover the resources available and learn how to recognize and deconstruct some of the biases interfering with the employment of individuals from disenfranchised communities.

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1	2	3 LoDo Women's Breakfast LoDo Women's Breakfast July 3, 2019 8:00 am - 10:00 am Mangiamo Pronto!, 1601 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Join LoDo Women for their monthly meetup. LoDo Women meet at 8AM on the first Wednesday of each month at Mangiamo Pronto. Women from the Lower Downtown business and residential community are invited for an informal, come as you are, social exchange. Coffee and breakfast is on your own at the counter. Mention you are with LoDo Women and receive 15% off your bill. Seating is reserved for the group. See you there! LoDo Women is affiliated with LoDoNA - Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association. Add to your calendar Downtown Speakeasy Toastmasters Downtown Speakeasy Toastmasters July 3, 2019 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 1536 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Join our supportive group once a week to work on your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills!! Do you wish to improve your ability to… • Persuade and convince others, • Convey ideas clearly and understandably, • Improve your self-confidence, • Think quickly and clearly under pressure, • Become skilled in group leadership, • Listen effectively and constructively, and • Gracefully accept helpful feedback? With Toastmasters, you’ll: • Gain self-confidence • Develop and Present ideas effectively • Sharpen your management skills What is Toastmasters? Toastmasters meetings are comprised of members and guests who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian. There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved. Date/Time: Every Wednesday from 12:30pm sharp to 1:30pm We encourage you to stop by and observe one of our meetings. After that experience, we are confident you will be able to decide if becoming a member would be personally beneficial to you. Add to your calendar • •	4	5 Webinar: Getting to Know WELL Webinar: Getting to Know WELL July 5, 2019 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm USGBC Colorado, 1536 Wynkoop St #430, Denver, CO 80202, USA LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, always has addressed the building's impact on basic indoor environmental quality concerns. But with increasing interest to promote healthy work environments and lifestyles, many employers also are adopting wellness programs — and seeing significant ROI on their investment. The programs address social, mental and physical health through corporate policies, employee assistance programs, exercise and biometric screening, healthier food options and education. The result: Improvements to employee productivity and retention, and reduced healthcare costs. The WELL Building Standard (a new rating system from IWBI) provides a structure for evaluating wellness strategies for building design and operational elements, built from a collection of research findings that support the benefits to health and well-being. Peter K. Dahl and Ariane Laxo will show how recent research in this area supports the business case for this intense focus on health, identify similarities and overlapping strategies between LEED and WELL, and critical differences between the two rating systems. Objectives: Understand the philosophical differences between LEED and WELL Compare & contrast the LEED prereqs and credits with WELL preconditions and optimizations Describe the benefits of improved indoor environmental quality on employee productivity, retention and health Compare the WELL performance verification with LEED building performance documentation & LEED review process Add to your calendar •	6 Sustainability Series: Growing Mushrooms at Home Sustainability Series: Growing Mushrooms at Home July 6, 2019 10:00 am - 12:30 pm El Paso County, CO, USA Make your own mushroom grow-kit using common household “waste” products to fruit gourmet MUSHROOMS IN A SINGLE-use vessel. Organic byproducts such as coffee grinds and cardboard are often perceived as waste but are actually foods that MUSHROOMS CAN BE PRODUCED FROM. In this workshop you’ll also be able to make and take home your own mushroom spawn! Prepaid registration required. $30 per person. Register online: https://web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/coelpasowt.wsc/splash.html?interfaceParameter=WebTracAR&fbclid=IwAR2R7Kp4p0vSAbVCoYKGWHTdDqdc07v1jCCKIgQ7-mqbYWwY-cyMFtv7boM [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fweb2.vermontsystems.com%2Fwbwsc%2Fcoelpasowt.wsc%2Fsplash.html%3FinterfaceParameter%3DWebTracAR%26fbclid%3DIwAR2R7Kp4p0vSAbVCoYKGWHTdDqdc07v1jCCKIgQ7-mqbYWwY-cyMFtv7boM&h=AT2YsCe7MWQ_E8r6gJKp3uUPY0sjLGUUKYlrWVupZW_c3hzw8-IYB5toG4TlEzerKIO_LGArA2b4Fz8zhtT2-ax-DXPCvJSFlUdf03N4xlPxx8TEbniik-ici3I0lTa2j7-oHpcNNYG7] Or Call: 719-520-6387 Add to your calendar •	7
8	9 Beats on the Creek- Free Concert! Beats on the Creek- Free Concert! July 9, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1400 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Beats on the Creek is a FREE concert series put on by Coohils Restaurant to support local non-profits. This year proceeds will benefit the Cottonwood Institute who's mission is to connect underserved students to the outdoors and empower them to take action to improve their schools, the community, and the environment for future generations. We encourage you to eat, drink and dance for the cause! Music starts at 6:30. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/498681017335688/ OR http://www.coohills.com/beats-on-the-creek-1 Add to your calendar •	10 Downtown Speakeasy Toastmasters Downtown Speakeasy Toastmasters July 10, 2019 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 1536 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Join our supportive group once a week to work on your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills!! Do you wish to improve your ability to… • Persuade and convince others, • Convey ideas clearly and understandably, • Improve your self-confidence, • Think quickly and clearly under pressure, • Become skilled in group leadership, • Listen effectively and constructively, and • Gracefully accept helpful feedback? With Toastmasters, you’ll: • Gain self-confidence • Develop and Present ideas effectively • Sharpen your management skills What is Toastmasters? Toastmasters meetings are comprised of members and guests who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian. There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved. Date/Time: Every Wednesday from 12:30pm sharp to 1:30pm We encourage you to stop by and observe one of our meetings. After that experience, we are confident you will be able to decide if becoming a member would be personally beneficial to you. Add to your calendar Environmental/Nature/Outdoors Boulder Film Festival Environmental/Nature/Outdoors Boulder Film Festival July 10, 2019 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA A stimulating four days, Wednesday though Saturday All films at the Dairy Arts Center - Gordon Gamm Theater Best narrative, documentary features and short films from around the globe Opening Night Reception “Green Carpet” Live Music, and Live Music, Food & Libations, and Film Premiere at Dairy Arts Center Closing night Film and Wrap Party/Live music at Hilton Garden Inn (1 block away) Virtual Reality Experience Google Earth Wall and Sustainability Presentation Special theme parties late night with music Post-screening Q&A with guests from film, science, and outdoor sport The Beauty and amenities of the City of Boulder in Summer Add to your calendar Steele Street Multimodal Safety Project Steele Street Multimodal Safety Project July 10, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Central Christian Church, 3690 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80209, USA The Department of Public Works (DPW) is redesigning the intersection of Steele Street and Alameda Avenue to improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and safety as part of Denver's commitment to improving traffic safety through Vision Zero and to increasing safe and efficient multimodal transportation options through the Mobility Action Plan. DPW will be holding a public meeting to discuss the new proposed design, which includes a marked crosswalk, a pedestrian refuge island, and curb extensions. Come show your support for this much-needed safety improvement! This intersection has been on Public Works' radar for many years. Since Steele Street is the only north/south connection in the neighborhood that avoids Colorado and University Boulevards, it is the preferred route for people walking and biking to, from, and across the Cherry Creek Trail. The intersection with Alameda sees nearly double the bicycle and foot traffic volume required to install a marked crossing and has a history of traffic safety issues. In 2017, a bicyclist was hit head-on waiting to cross at Steele when an eastbound motorist on Alameda cut the corner sharply to avoid an oncoming vehicle. Add to your calendar • • •	11 Boulder Environmental/Nature/Outdoor Film Festival Boulder Environmental/Nature/Outdoor Film Festival July 11, 2019 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA A stimulating four days, Wednesday though Saturday All films at the Dairy Arts Center - Gordon Gamm Theater Best narrative, documentary features and short films from around the globe Opening Night Reception “Green Carpet” Live Music, and Live Music, Food & Libations, and Film Premiere at Dairy Arts Center Closing night Film and Wrap Party/Live music at Hilton Garden Inn (1 block away) Virtual Reality Experience Google Earth Wall and Sustainability Presentation Special theme parties late night with music Post-screening Q&A with guests from film, science, and outdoor sport The Beauty and amenities of the City of Boulder in Summer Add to your calendar •	12 Boulder Environmental/Nature/Outdoors Film Festival Boulder Environmental/Nature/Outdoors Film Festival July 12, 2019 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA A stimulating four days, Wednesday though Saturday All films at the Dairy Arts Center - Gordon Gamm Theater Best narrative, documentary features and short films from around the globe Opening Night Reception “Green Carpet” Live Music, and Live Music, Food & Libations, and Film Premiere at Dairy Arts Center Closing night Film and Wrap Party/Live music at Hilton Garden Inn (1 block away) Virtual Reality Experience Google Earth Wall and Sustainability Presentation Special theme parties late night with music Post-screening Q&A with guests from film, science, and outdoor sport The Beauty and amenities of the City of Boulder in Summer Add to your calendar •	13 Vision Zero Art Night Vision Zero Art Night July 13, 2019 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204, USA Join WalkDenver and our community partners at the Vision Zero Art Night to promote traffic safety through fun, interactive activities. Enjoy artwork from a wide range of local artists and refreshments on-site. More details to come soon! Add to your calendar •	14 Boulder Environmental/Nature/Outdoor Film Festival Boulder Environmental/Nature/Outdoor Film Festival July 14, 2019 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA A stimulating four days, Wednesday though Saturday All films at the Dairy Arts Center - Gordon Gamm Theater Best narrative, documentary features and short films from around the globe Opening Night Reception “Green Carpet” Live Music, and Live Music, Food & Libations, and Film Premiere at Dairy Arts Center Closing night Film and Wrap Party/Live music at Hilton Garden Inn (1 block away) Virtual Reality Experience Google Earth Wall and Sustainability Presentation Special theme parties late night with music Post-screening Q&A with guests from film, science, and outdoor sport The Beauty and amenities of the City of Boulder in Summer Add to your calendar Good Business Colorado Meet & Greet Good Business Colorado Meet & Greet July 14, 2019 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm RSVP Here Join Good Business Colorado at their statewide tour stop in Colorado Springs on July 14th at 1710 Briargate Pkwy Suite 1710 in Colorado Springs for a conversation about the economic, social and environmental issues business owners are facing in communities around the state. 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15	16 Best For Colorado Breakfast and Networking Best For Colorado Breakfast and Networking July 16, 2019 9:00 am - 10:30 am The Alliance Center, 1536 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Click here to register. Join us for a Best for Colorado networking and information breakfast, organized and hosted by the Alliance Center. Enjoy breakfast and hear directly from business leaders about this powerful program and awards campaign. Add to your calendar Beats on the Creek- Free Concert! Beats on the Creek- Free Concert! July 16, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1400 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Beats on the Creek is a FREE concert series put on by Coohils Restaurant to support local non-profits. This year proceeds will benefit the Cottonwood Institute who's mission is to connect underserved students to the outdoors and empower them to take action to improve their schools, the community, and the environment for future generations. We encourage you to eat, drink and dance for the cause! Music starts at 6:30. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/498681017335688/ OR http://www.coohills.com/beats-on-the-creek-1 Add to your calendar • •	17 Downtown Speakeasy Toastmasters Downtown Speakeasy Toastmasters July 17, 2019 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 1536 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Join our supportive group once a week to work on your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills!! Do you wish to improve your ability to… • Persuade and convince others, • Convey ideas clearly and understandably, • Improve your self-confidence, • Think quickly and clearly under pressure, • Become skilled in group leadership, • Listen effectively and constructively, and • Gracefully accept helpful feedback? With Toastmasters, you’ll: • Gain self-confidence • Develop and Present ideas effectively • Sharpen your management skills What is Toastmasters? Toastmasters meetings are comprised of members and guests who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian. There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved. Date/Time: Every Wednesday from 12:30pm sharp to 1:30pm We encourage you to stop by and observe one of our meetings. After that experience, we are confident you will be able to decide if becoming a member would be personally beneficial to you. Add to your calendar Best for Colorado Webinar Best for Colorado Webinar July 17, 2019 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Register for this free webinar HERE Do you want to be Best for Colorado but not sure where to start? Tune in to this free online webinar to learn more about The Best for Colorado program, how to join by taking The Challenge, and how navigate the assessment dashboard to improve your impact. Add to your calendar Green Building Tour: Stanley Marketplace Green Building Tour: Stanley Marketplace July 17, 2019 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010, USA Join the USGBC Denver Metro Education Committee for a green building tour of Stanley Marketplace, a community of independently owned local businesses. Stanley Marketplace received a 2018 USGBC Mountain Region Leadership Award for their adaptive reuse of the former Stanley Aviation headquarters. Learn about the green building principles that were utilized during design and construction to build a project combining sustainability, creativity, collaboration, and community-oriented space. Leading the tour will be Bryant Palmer, the Chief Storyteller of Stanley Marketplace. He will explain the "Stanifesto" and vision behind the Stanley Marketplace. He will be joined by Marcel van Garderen, Vice President of WORKSHOP8, who served as the project and production manager on the Stanley project. Craig Karn of Consilium Design will also be present to discuss adaptive reuse, water quality strategies, urban heat island reduction, and overall sustainable landscape design practices. The tour will conclude at Zero Market, a store within Stanley Marketplace that helps consumers go package-free and zero-waste. Zero Market will be giving away a raffle prize to a lucky attendee! Happy Hour location after the event is TBD, stay tuned for updates! Learning Objectives: Discover how the building core and shell of the former Stanley Aviation headquarters was reused to reduce material waste and construction costs while preserving the history and character of the original facility. Learn how the design team reduced the heat island effect by minimizing impervious surfaces and preserving/restoring native landscape. Learn about the storm water management techniques that were used to reduce water quality impacts and support on site xeriscaping. See how the design team and developer strategically maximized the site location by accommodating multimodal transportation to increase circulation and encourage community gathering. Add to your calendar • • •	18 BLD Mountain West 2019 BLD Mountain West 2019 July 18, 2019 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Click here to register for this event. Build relationships with your B Economy peers, while gaining fresh perspective on amplifying your company’s positive impact, innovating through purpose and creating leadership. BLD Mountain West will welcome 200 attendees this year. Learn more at blocalcolorado.com/bld2019. Add to your calendar Homefill at The Alliance Center Homefill at The Alliance Center July 18, 2019 11:30 am - 2:00 pm The Alliance Center, 1536 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Homefill is bringing some of their zero waste lifestyle products and bulk cleaning, pet, food, laundry and bath supplies to The Alliance Center! Be sure to bring your reusable containers. Click here for a coupon and a list of goods they offer. Add to your calendar • •	19 Slow Food Nations Food Festival Slow Food Nations Food Festival July 19, 2019 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Friday, July 19- Sunday July 21 Slow Food Nations is a major international food festival hosted in Denver, CO. This year, they will explore Where Tradition Meets Innovation. Be part of the global Slow Food movement and connect with 25,000 farmers, foodies and families. Add to your calendar •	20 Slow Food Nations Food Festival Slow Food Nations Food Festival July 20, 2019 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Friday, July 19- Sunday July 21 Slow Food Nations is a major international food festival hosted in Denver, CO. This year, they will explore Where Tradition Meets Innovation. Be part of the global Slow Food movement and connect with 25,000 farmers, foodies and families. Add to your calendar •	21 Slow Food Nations Food Festival Slow Food Nations Food Festival July 21, 2019 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Friday, July 19- Sunday July 21 Slow Food Nations is a major international food festival hosted in Denver, CO. This year, they will explore Where Tradition Meets Innovation. Be part of the global Slow Food movement and connect with 25,000 farmers, foodies and families. Add to your calendar •
22 "Green Wave" Action at City Halll "Green Wave" Action at City Halll July 22, 2019 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202, USA "Green Wave" Action at City Hall Monday, July 22 4:30-5:30pm 1437 Bannock Street, Denver, CO Be a part of our “Green Wave”! --Let the new City Council know you want Denver to be a leader and not a laggard at recycling and composting! July 22nd is the first day all new city council members will be listening to public comment. Everyone should come and show their support, even if you don’t plan on speaking. We need to fill the room with folks like you dedicated to Zero Waste. Come and wear your green shirt to show your support! Meet in front of the City and County of Denver building east steps at 4:30. Remember, you’ll have to find metered parking, plan accordingly. We’ll then go as a group and pass through security- no signs, padlocks or weapons of any kind. Public comment starts at 5. Can we count on you to be there? RSVP, and invite your friends! https://ecocycle.salsalabs.org/greenwavecitycouncilaction/ Add to your calendar •	23 Beats on the Creek- Free Concert! Beats on the Creek- Free Concert! July 23, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1400 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Beats on the Creek is a FREE concert series put on by Coohils Restaurant to support local non-profits. This year proceeds will benefit the Cottonwood Institute who's mission is to connect underserved students to the outdoors and empower them to take action to improve their schools, the community, and the environment for future generations. We encourage you to eat, drink and dance for the cause! Music starts at 6:30. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/498681017335688/ OR http://www.coohills.com/beats-on-the-creek-1 Add to your calendar •	24 Downtown Speakeasy Toastmasters Downtown Speakeasy Toastmasters July 24, 2019 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 1536 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Join our supportive group once a week to work on your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills!! Do you wish to improve your ability to… • Persuade and convince others, • Convey ideas clearly and understandably, • Improve your self-confidence, • Think quickly and clearly under pressure, • Become skilled in group leadership, • Listen effectively and constructively, and • Gracefully accept helpful feedback? With Toastmasters, you’ll: • Gain self-confidence • Develop and Present ideas effectively • Sharpen your management skills What is Toastmasters? Toastmasters meetings are comprised of members and guests who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian. There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved. Date/Time: Every Wednesday from 12:30pm sharp to 1:30pm We encourage you to stop by and observe one of our meetings. After that experience, we are confident you will be able to decide if becoming a member would be personally beneficial to you. Add to your calendar My Green Workplace My Green Workplace July 24, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 611 Mitchell Way, Erie, CO 80516, USA Do you work in an office and wish it was more sustainable? Have you ever wondered if office productivity can be increased with more sustainable practices? Do you wish your office did a better job of recycling, conserved more water, or had lower energy bills? If you answered "Yes!", then this workshop is for you! Join like-minded employees and businesses to discuss your office sustainability challenges and learn from an expert panel on ways to increase the efficiency and sustainability of your work space. Attendees will gain valuable insight on resources that are available, including local offerings and programs to help you boost your sustainability efforts. Additionally, learn about office sustainability success stories, how to be recognized for your green practices, and how to further your efficiency efforts. Add to your calendar Women in Sustainability Quarterly Meetup Women in Sustainability Quarterly Meetup July 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Modern Nomad, 2936 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA Join the Women In Sustainability Denver for our Quarterly Meetup! Meet new friends, collaborate with others and empower women working in the field of sustainability! This is a great chance to catch up with what others are doing and learn how we can support each other! All are welcome and please feel free to share with other women in the sustainability field! Women In Sustainability Wednesday, July 24 6:00 - 7:30 PM The Workshop at Modern Nomad in RiNO - 2936 Larimer St. BYOW Bring your favorite bottle of sustainable wine to share with the group! This will be a great way for others to get to know different wines. Small snacks will be provided. Modern Nomad will be open from 6pm - 7pm during the happy hour so you can also do some shopping and have an opportunity to meet some fantastic women business owners who also have a focus on sustainability. We will specifically showcase Homefill, a refill store owned by WIS member Kim Whitehead. About Workshop at Modern Nomad Workshop at Modern Nomad is a community based, creative and interactive workshop space, located inside of a 5,500 sq ft warehouse in RiNo. About Modern Nomad Modern Nomad is a Denver multi-tenant retail and design collective. Everything has been carefully curated to bring you the latest in art and design, with an emphasis on supporting local businesses. The space is housed in a 5,500 SF warehouse in Denver’s booming RiNo district, and functions like a 3 dimensional living magazine with retailers displaying their product cohesively in an open-air market. More information please visit: https://www.meetup.com/Denver-Eco-Happenings/events/263076597/ Add to your calendar • • •	25	26	27 5th Annual Watershed Summit 2019 5th Annual Watershed Summit 2019 July 27, 2019 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206, USA The Watershed Summit is rapidly becoming the region’s top event for water industry leaders. Join 250+ water utility executives, business leaders, conservation experts, and other professionals to gain the new insights you need to help position your organization for success. Watershed Summit 2019 is produced through a collaborative partnership between the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Denver Water, the City of Boulder, Aurora Water, the One World One Water Center, Resource Central, and the Denver Botanic Gardens. Building on the success of the last 4 years, this one-day summit helps you get connected to industry leaders and what works best across the Mountain West. Add to your calendar VegFest Colorado VegFest Colorado July 27, 2019 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 1STBANK Center, 11450 Broomfield Ln, Broomfield, CO 80021, USA VegFest Colorado is a 2 day community event that promotes a plant-based/vegan lifestyle. This event features renowned speakers who speak on health, diet, compassion, and environmental issues. VFC also features expert chefs who demonstrate how to prepare delicious healthful plant-based/vegan dishes. Let's build a supportive community. Find more information and buy tickets here: https://www.vegfestcolorado.org/ Add to your calendar Sustain-a-Fest Event Sustain-a-Fest Event July 27, 2019 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm 115 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA You’re invited to Sustain-a-Fest 2019 at Acacia Park. This 3rd Annual event is a community celebration of “Earth Day Every Day” with sustainability exhibits & activities, along with local food trucks, live music, demonstrations, and family friendly activities. Come learn about the organizations in Colorado Springs making a difference around sustainability. For more information, visit: https://www.peakradar.com/event/sustain-a-fest/ Add to your calendar • • •	28 VegFest Colorado VegFest Colorado July 28, 2019 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 1STBANK Center, 11450 Broomfield Ln, Broomfield, CO 80021, USA VegFest Colorado is a 2 day community event that promotes a plant-based/vegan lifestyle. This event features renowned speakers who speak on health, diet, compassion, and environmental issues. VFC also features expert chefs who demonstrate how to prepare delicious healthful plant-based/vegan dishes. Let's build a supportive community. Find more information and buy tickets here: https://www.vegfestcolorado.org/ Add to your calendar •
29	30 Sustainable Denver Summit Proposal Deadline Sustainable Denver Summit Proposal Deadline July 30, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm The Sustainable Denver Summit brings together over 800 leaders from across Denver's business, nonprofit and civic communities to educate, inspire, and drive action in our community. It is hosted by the Denver Office of Sustainability whose mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and coordination to the city to implement sustainability initiatives that ensure our basic resources are available and affordable to all Denver residents both now and in the future. The 2019 Summit will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Colorado Convention Center. Have an exciting or interesting project, program, or tool you think would be a good fit for presenting at the 2019 Summit? Submit a proposal to us. Don't have one, but know someone who does? Pass along this call! To submit a proposal you will need to create an ProposalSpace account. Creating an account is quick and easy. If you sign up we will only use your email for Summit communications. Head here for more information about the Summit. You can check out last year's program to see the types of presentations we look for and our priority list for this year's topics of interest. Please know that our priority list is not all-inclusive. We welcome other innovative proposals even if they are not covered on our priority list. For more information please visit: https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1019 Add to your calendar Beats on the Creek- Free Concert! Beats on the Creek- Free Concert! July 30, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1400 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Beats on the Creek is a FREE concert series put on by Coohils Restaurant to support local non-profits. This year proceeds will benefit the Cottonwood Institute who's mission is to connect underserved students to the outdoors and empower them to take action to improve their schools, the community, and the environment for future generations. We encourage you to eat, drink and dance for the cause! Music starts at 6:30. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/498681017335688/ OR http://www.coohills.com/beats-on-the-creek-1 Add to your calendar • •	31 C(3) Forum: Levers of Change C(3) Forum: Levers of Change July 31, 2019 9:30 am - 5:00 pm The Penrose House Conference Center, 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA Join us at the 2019 C(3) Forum to reframe roles, exchange ideas, communicate cross-sector and learn to be levers of change. The C(3) Forum brings together diverse professional perspectives to participate in dynamic conversation about the relationship between funders and nonprofits. Get a sneak peak of our 2019 speaker line-up HERE! Levers of Change 2019 C(3) Forum Wednesday, July 31 \| 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Penrose House \| 1661 Mesa Ave \| Colorado Springs Enhance your understanding of key levers of long-term, systemic change. Build a stronger understanding of the work that needs to be done, and clarity on how this work can best be accomplished in concert with each other. Connect with colleagues and prospective partners. This is your opportunity to be a part of open, authentic and evolving dialogue impacting community outcomes and sector-wide change. Visit this website for more information: http://www.cvent.com/events/c-3-forum-levers-for-change/event-summary-e7e9e34135fe475991294edfb59ad749.aspx Add to your calendar Downtown Speakeasy Toastmasters Downtown Speakeasy Toastmasters July 31, 2019 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 1536 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA Join our supportive group once a week to work on your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills!! Do you wish to improve your ability to… • Persuade and convince others, • Convey ideas clearly and understandably, • Improve your self-confidence, • Think quickly and clearly under pressure, • Become skilled in group leadership, • Listen effectively and constructively, and • Gracefully accept helpful feedback? With Toastmasters, you’ll: • Gain self-confidence • Develop and Present ideas effectively • Sharpen your management skills What is Toastmasters? Toastmasters meetings are comprised of members and guests who meet weekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian. There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved. Date/Time: Every Wednesday from 12:30pm sharp to 1:30pm We encourage you to stop by and observe one of our meetings. After that experience, we are confident you will be able to decide if becoming a member would be personally beneficial to you. Add to your calendar • •

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