Golden art-sale opportunity
The Foothills Art Center is loading its sidewalks today with art. Shop 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for paintings, ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, mixed media and glass. Stop by the “Art Bargains and Relics” area to peruse original art, prints and vintage items collected from 40-plus years of art exhibits and programs. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit art organizations and Colorado artists. P.S.: This is also the weekend of the Golden Fine Arts Festival (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday) on 11th Street, west of Washington Avenue in downtown Golden. 809 15th St., Golden, 303-279-3922,
Rosedale Yard and Produce Sale
Rosedale Community Garden hosts its annual Yard and Produce Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Fresh produce, flowers, home-baked goods and canned vegetables, fruits and jams are offered alongside furniture, household items and books. The plan for the proceeds is to create gravel paths in the garden for handicapped accessibility, raised beds for senior gardeners and other garden maintenance projects. South Logan Street between East Harvard and East Iliff avenues, 720-941-8960
Green Mountain garage sale
Today is the second and final day of Lakewood Arts Council’s annual garage sale. Along with the standard collection of household items including furniture and electronics, this year’s sale includes artwork, art supplies, frames, antique lamps and vintage stained-glass panels. Profits are used for the more than 70 community art events and exhibits LAC sponsors each year. Stop by from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 464 S. Youngfield Court in Green Mountain, 303-980-0625,
32nd Avenue Summer Sidewalk Sale
Save up to 75 percent as the Highland Merchants Association presents the 32nd Avenue Summer Sidewalk Sale, wrapping up today. Restaurants, boutiques, clothing stores and hair salons including The Uncommon Thread, Garnet Gecko, Mead Street Station and Bull Locks Hair are offering specials and deals. Hours vary, some stores are open until 8 p.m. West 32nd Avenue from Julian to Perry streets,
Porter Hospital Thrift Shop face-lift
Porter Adventist Hospital Thrift Shop invites shoppers to check out its recently renovated shop and save 50 percent on books, household items, clothing and shoes. Proceeds from the two-day sale, happening 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, will fund projects and equipment to improve patient care and family comfort. 2379 S. Downing St., 303-744-3491
Tesori Italian Pottery 20 percent off
Tesori Italian Pottery has discounted all pieces 20 percent as part of a two-day summer sale. Hours are 1 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 28. There’s free parking behind the building. Italian Institute, 677 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 100, 303-907-9837,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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