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Discount spa treatments. Some Denver-area spas are offering select services for $50 from Monday through Oct. 21 as part of Spa Week, a national campaign aimed at highlighting the health benefits of regular spa visits. Participating locations and treatments include the 45-minute passion-fruit facial at Avanti Skin Center of Denver (303-221-3333; ), the 45-minute Mesotherapy treatment at Pure Skin Medical Spa and Day Spa (303-425-5873; pure ), the 55-minute combination massage at Spa 4179 (720-488-4100; ), and the 60-minute MediBac face treatment at The Purple Flower (303-300-5244; ), which includes a detailed map of each client’s face and Dermalogica product samples for her specific skin-care needs.
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Art supply drive. Looking for a way to dispose of unused arts and crafts supplies? The 2007 MAGIC Arts Supply Drive is going on now. Organized in response to studies indicating Colorado teachers spend an average of $400 of their own money on classroom supplies, Think 360 Arts Complete Education organized MAGIC to collect costumes, canvases, clay, paint, markers, crayons, musical instruments, theatrical props and the like for public schools. Donations are being accepted through Oct. 31 at 40 area locations, including Denver and Westminster public libraries, Guiry’s, Meininger Art Supply, Jerry’s Artarama and Wild Oats Markets. Details at or 720-904-8890, ext. 105.
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Details count. With the recent real estate dip, home improvement companies are lining up to tell homeowners how they can make their sale properties stand out in a tough market. Stanley is among them. The fixture company’s decorative hardware includes wall plates, knobs, storage hooks and other trimmings that fall in line with popular decorating trends and add major curb appeal. Read about the products, glean how-to solutions and find local retailers at .
