TODAY
Parsing the purse
This is the last week of the “Pocketbook Anthropology” exhibit, a showcase of purses that date from 1880 to today. Materials from silk to cigarette boxes and precious metals create these handbags, and purse-related quips and anecdotes supplement the display. Noon to 4 p.m. today, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Boulder History Museum, 1206 Euclid Ave., Boulder; 303-449-3464,
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TODAY
Chatfield Park birdwatching trek led by ornithologist Dick Schlottler scouts for native and visiting birds. Bring drinking water and lunch. 7:30 a.m., Swim Beach parking lot (west entrance), Chatfield State Park, 11500 N. Roxborough Park Road, Littleton; 303-278-8035,
THURSDAY
The Estes Park Community Thanksgiving is free, hosted by the family that once owned the town’s popular Notchtop Bakery and Cafe. It outgrew the cafe and moved to a local church. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mountain View Bible Fellowship Church, Colorado 7 and Peak View Drive, Estes Park; 970-586-2689
FRIDAY-Dec. 22
Christkindle Market with German vendors selling hand-carved wooden figures, handmade ornaments and candy, and other old world gifts. German beer and glühwein (a mulled wine) also featured. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and till 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Skyline Park, 16th Street Mall at Arapahoe Street, Denver; 303-534-6161,
FRIDAY-Nov. 30
Recycle unwanted skis and snowboards — private skiers and riders only; no commercial inventory — at Aspen Sports. The ski and riding shop paired with SnowSports Industries America and will recycle skis and boards for three days only. Equipment in good shape will go to charitable programs. The rest will be shredded to be used in composite decking, flooring and furniture. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aspen Sports, 408 E. Cooper Ave., Aspen; 970-925-6331
