Pretty in Pink Moss Pink Flora & Botanicals hosts its fourth annual Holiday Open House today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This Park Hill florist and gift shop is offering a 20 percent discount on ribbon and ornaments, and shoppers can enter prize drawings and enjoy refreshments. 4615 E. 23rd Ave., 303- 388-1666,
Extravaganza bonanza The fifth annual Outlets at Silverthorne Shopping Extravaganza is today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Festivities include shopping discounts, a continental breakfast and catered lunch, wine and beer tastings, entertainment, a dessert bar, goodie bag and a free shuttle to take shoppers around the three villages at the Outlets of Silverthorne. All 52 retailers have contributed gift certificates for giveaways taking place throughout the day. Tickets are $20 each, and proceeds benefit 15 charities. Register from 9 to 11 a.m. 246-V Rainbow Drive, Silverthorne,
Bling for sale The Denver Woman’s Press Club hosts its Fourth Annual Jewelry Sale today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Bernadette Fuentes, the award-winning Native American bead maker, is the guest artist. Proceeds benefit the club’s annual scholarship fund for female students interested in pursuing writing or journalism careers. Free parking is available in the lot to the north of the clubhouse. 1325 Logan St., 303-839-1519,
Going global This weekend’s World & Alternative Gift Market has grown so much you have to visit two locations to take it all in. The market features a variety of handcrafted items from artisans in Central and South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and India. Today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit several Earth-friendly and fair-trade organizations. Admission and parking is free. First Universalist Church, 4101 E. Hampden Ave., and First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood;
Museumgoer delights Handmade soaps and lotions, ornaments, tea sets, gourmet foods, games, toys and hand-painted porcelain are just some of the items offered at the annual Holiday Sale at Selma’s Store Gift Shop at the Centennial Village Museum. The sale begins Monday and continues through Dec. 11. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 14th Avenue and A Street, Greeley, 970-350-9224
A crafty affair The Arvada Center’s 31st annual Holiday Craft Fair offers handmade items from more than 150 artisans. Shoppers at the juried show will find ceramics, glass art, photography, clothing, jewelry, toys, woodwork and more. New this year are drawings for prizes including golf rounds, gift certificates and theater tickets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Nov. 27. Admission is $6, a two-day pass is $10. Discounts if purchased in advance online. 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200,
Black Friday in Aurora Leta’s Loot Consignment store is having a 25 percent-off sale Friday and Nov. 27. Leta’s Loot sells recycled furniture, home decor and accessories and has a newly expanded line of gifts. The first 20 customers will receive a gift with purchase on Friday. Leta’s Loot is part of Consignment Row, which includes Celine’s Designer Resale Boutique and Little Tykes Consignment store, also hosting special sales. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27. Stores are located on the southwest corner of South Chambers Road and East Hampden Avenue in Aurora, 303-617-5668.
Compiled by Vickie Heath,
The Denver Post
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