Own a piece of history
Volunteers of History Colorado and the Colorado Historical Society are hosting a moving sale today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale is in preparation for the Colorado History Museum closing its doors March 28 and reopening later this year in a new location as the History Colorado Center. Sale items include a variety of graphics, images, large-format reprints, life-size cutouts and photographic reprints, covering a broad range of historical subjects including American Indians, trains and Colorado locations. Shoppers will also find a hodgepodge of decorative items. Prices range from $1 to $100. Proceeds will be used for museum and educational programs. 1300 Broadway, 303-866-3682,
Don’t stop the madness
The Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library continue their “March Madness — Books for a Buck!” book sale today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Standley Lake Library. Hardcover fiction books and paperbacks are $1, nonfiction books are priced from $1 to $2.25, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks start at 50 cents. 8485 Kipling St., Arvada, 303-275-2240,
Bargain baubles
Jewels for Hope is hosting a gently used jewelry sale from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the Koelbel Library. All jewelry has been donated; proceeds benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver and the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial, .
Complex savings
Head to the National Western Complex for Just Between Friends’ “Spring/Summer Consignment Sale” starting Friday and continuing through March 14. Hundreds of families have contributed new and used kids items including sports equipment, strollers, clothing, books, bikes and more. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 13 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 14 (half-price day.) Admission is free and parking is $5 with unlimited returns. National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., .
Fabric dynamics
Both CalicoCorners locations in Colorado continue their “Annual Spring Sale” through March 27. Save 15 percent on all fabrics, trims, furniture, reupholstery and slipcovers, 50 percent and more on selected floor models and clearance fabrics and trims, and 20 percent on custom labor for bedding and window treatments. Not sure what design direction to take? You can sign up for free home or in-store design services. Stores are open daily. 252 Clayton St., or 9140 E. Westview Road, Lone Tree, .
Each Saturday, “Sale Insider” gives shoppers the inside scoop on store discounts and bargain events. To list a sale, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
