It’s in the bag. Thrift Mart is clearing out its inventory with a semi-annual sale Monday through Thursday. Every item — including household goods, children’s items and clothing — is half-price or less on Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are “All You Can Get Into a Bag” days. Tuesday’s bag price is $3, Wednesday it’s $2 and Thursday it’s $1. Bags are provided. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Proceeds benefit the Assistance League of Denver. The store will be closed Friday and will reopen Sept. 26 with new fall/winter items. 1331 E. Colfax Ave., 303-861-2122
Here comes the bride. Priscilla of Boston continues its Sample Sale through Monday. Couture bridal gowns originally priced from $1,500 to $8,000 now start at $199. Bridesmaid and special-event dresses start at $19.99. The salon is open daily. 299 Detroit St., 303-355-9491, priscillaof
Deals for doubles. The Twin Connection presents its “Giant Kids Sale” from noon to 3 p.m. today. Gently used children’s clothing, strollers, toys, furniture, bedding, videos, books and more have been donated for the sale. Admission is $1. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden,
How much wood . . . The Northern Colorado Woodcarvers Club and the Loveland Woodcarvers Club present the 17th annual two-day show and sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Local and national vendors will showcase tools and supplies. There will also be activities and dozens of carving competitions. Admission is $3; $2 for seniors and free for ages 14 and younger. Ranch-Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland
Secret trades. Trade Secret, a retail store and full-service salon in Cherry Creek, is offering “Doorbuster Deals” on select hair-care products through the end of the month. Lock that ‘do in place with Sebastian Shaper and Shaper Plus Hairspray and Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Hairspray discounted 50 percent. Limited products by Arrojo, Bain de Terre, Halo and Back to Basics are up to 75 percent off. A Mini CHI travel pack, normally priced at $170, is $99.95. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-320-6406,
Lafayette loves books. The Friends of the Lafayette Library Foundation hosts its Annual Used Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26. Admission is free. A preview sale runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. You must be a Friends member to attend the preview; a tax-deductible membership is available at the door for $15. A drawing for new books begins at 7 p.m. Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, 303-665-5200
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