About the house
The Platt Park neighborhood will be the site of the upcoming Saturday Morning Workshops on Nov. 13. This event is organized by Denver’s Old House Society, a nonprofit dedicated to educating owners of homes that are 50 years old or older. Look for exhibitors and three 45-minute workshops: “Leaded and Stained Glass Windows,” presented by Mike Delva of Denver Art Glass; “Color Palettes for Arts & Crafts Style Homes,” given by color consultant Robert Rust; and “Period Kitchen Details,” offered by Kelli Ortegren of Classic Homeworks. Tickets are available on-line at , at select retailers or at the door. Seating is limited. The ticket cost is a suggested donation of $10 per person. Workshops begin at 9 a.m. at Hope Community Church, 1801 S. Logan St.
Spinning an original concept
Wooden Spools is a new store in Englewood that sells unused, discarded fabrics and yarns for about half the average retail price. But don’t call it “recycled” or “secondhand”: These are generally last-season products or otherwise out of production, so store owners prefer the term “revived.” Today the store is celebrating its grand opening with additional 25 percent discounts. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 2805 S. Broadway, Englewood; 303-761-9231;
Wrap it up
Donated vinyl promotional banners from Copper Mountain, the Denver Zoo, the Denver Film Society, the Denver Art Museum and several other noteworthy Colorado businesses and nonprofits were used in the most recent collection of tote bags by LyziWraps, a Denver company inspired by and named after a young eco-pioneer who was eager to find green ways to wrap gifts. The tote bags are $40 at .
“We got records!!”
That’s the slogan for Sunday’s Denver Record Collector’s Expo featuring dozens of dealers from all over the country. This is the place for anyone on the hunt for hard-to-find CDs, LPs, 45s, posters and memorabilia. Expo promoters say the event caters to fans of every musical genre, and appeals to both hardcore collectors and casual music hobbyists. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Red Lion Hotel Denver Southeast, 3200 S. Parker Road, Aurora. Admission is $2. Details at or call 303-238-0433.
Warehouse of wonders
Nine independent retailers — Abend Gallery, The Brass Bed, Djuna, Eron Johnson Antiques, Garbarini, Shaver Ramsey, Trog de Lights, The Vineyard and Wildflowers — have teamed up for a special holiday edition of “Shop 2 the 9s,” a warehouse retail event showcasing distinctive antiques, home accessories, wine, fashions and more. This market is open only two weekends this month. A preview party on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. will benefit the Colorado Children’s Campaign and feature music by Paris Swing Set along with wine tastings from The Vineyard. Shopping continues Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 389 S. Lipan St. Details at .
