Backpack attack. Half the fun of getting ready for school is choosing a backpack, and the Children’s Place has a deal for back-to-schoolers through Monday. Shoppers who spend $30 can buy a new pack for $7.50, which is half off the regular price. Visit the website to find more than a dozen local Children’s Place stores.
A prince of a deal. Prince Street Dry Goods and Antiques in historic downtown Littleton has reduced prices on its vintage furniture and garden items to celebrate its first year in business. The store has an eclectic inventory of antique quilts, linens and more. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 5664 S. Prince St., Littleton, 303-798-5669
Stalking the catwalk. Everyone who attends “Something Blue,” the bridal fashion show tonight at Tootsies: The Nail Shoppe, will receive a bag of goodies, including a coupon for 30 percent off at RejuvaNest, north Denver’s girlie-girl boutique, which stocks lingerie, cosmetics, linens, baby products and home-decor items. The show includes complimentary cake and cocktails, and features looks from Rebelle Salon, Anna Be, and Ooh! Aah! Jewelry. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. 3921 Tennyson St., Denver. Details at or
Shoe-mania. Famous Footwear recently opened its 25th Denver-area store and is celebrating with a “Shoe Crazy Shopping Spree” today. Shoe lovers who shop the new Westminster store can enter a drawing to win a chance to race through the 11,000-square-foot store for 30 seconds and grab as many free pairs of shoes as they can. A winning name will be drawn at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Orchards, 14458 Delaware St., Westminster, 303-457-1620,
Paperbackpalooza. The Eloise May Library is hosting a used paperback sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Volunteers have sorted through thousands of tomes for your reading enjoyment. Proceeds will benefit the Arapahoe Library District. 1471 S. Parker Road, Denver, 303-542-7279
Fur now and forever. A. Tsagas Furs has marked down selected items 25 to 75 percent and is introducing its 2009-10 collection. Andreas Tsagas has been creating custom fur coats and accessories for more than 30 years. 211 Detroit St., 720-941-FURS (3877),
Sharpen your elbows. Nordstrom Cherry Creek is hosting a Designer Finale from Wednesday through Aug. 2. Spring 2009 designer apparel will be reduced 65 to 70 percent. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit the website for more information on sales and promotions including the Anniversary Sale, continuing through Aug. 2. 2810 E. First Ave., 720-746-2424,
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