EVENTS
“Green Friday” Trunk Shows
Friday: Kismet, an accessories boutique with two locations, is hosting a trunk show of recycled items from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fern and Sprout will be at the Highland boutique with more than 200 handmade felt accessories ranging from headbands to scarves and wedding accessories. iNk Jewelry will be at the Streets of Southglenn boutique with more than 300 jewelry pieces. Kismet’s Highland location is at 3640 W. 32nd Ave. and the Streets at Southglenn location is at 2154 E. Commons Ave. in Centennial.
Vertu
Friday & Saturday: Beth Orduna Trunk Show of original jewelry designs in sterling and gold with precious and semi-precious stones. Friday-Dec. 3: ” ‘Tis the Season” sale with a 20 percent storewide discount. 300 Fillmore St., 303-333-8883,
Neiman Marcus
Wednesday: Akris Punto presentation includes resort designs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Second level. 3030 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Annual Thanksgiving Shoe Drive
Through Dec. 12: Boulder’s Pedestrian Shops are asking residents to donate new or slightly used shoes to help people in need. Customers who donate shoes will receive a 10 percent discount. 1425 Pearl Street Mall, or 2525 Arapahoe Road in the Village Shopping Center, Boulder,
Clean Out Your Closet for a Cause
Through Dec. 12: The North Metro Fire Rescue District and A Precious Child Inc. are accepting new and gently used clothing items to help local families in need. Items can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at seven fire stations including Station 61, 1275 W. Midway; Station 64, 13515 Lowell Blvd.; Station 65, 9900 W. 120th Ave.; Station 66, 1750 W. 160th Ave.; Station 67, 13875 S. 96th St. (all in Broomfield); Station 62, 10550 Huron St.; Station 63, 10946 Irma Drive (both in Northglenn). 303-252-3017
Coats for Colorado
Through Tuesday: Douglas County Libraries are collecting gently used and new coats as part of the Coats for Colorado program. Call or visit the website for locations. 303-791-7323,
Coats for Cubs
Through April 22: Donate fur apparel at any Buffalo Exchange to be used to comfort orphaned and injured wildlife. Call or visit the website for locations. 866-235-8255, ,
Dressbarn/Toys for Tots
Through Dec. 14: Dressbarn is collecting new unwrapped toys to be donated to Toys for Tots. Each person who donates a toy will receive a coupon for 15 percent off the purchase of a regular-priced item.
Pajama Program
Through March 31: The Colorado chapter of the Pajama Program is raising awareness and funds for “Danger Season” to help needy children keep warm at bedtime, with donations of new pajamas and new books. Financial donations also accepted. Visit .
EXHIBITS
“Mr. Blackwell: A Retrospective”
Through April 1: Exhibit of 32 of Richard Blackwell’s gowns. A lecture, “Mr. Blackwell’s Worst-Dressed Women – The List,” begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. The Avenir Museum houses more than 130 accessories and garments designed by Blackwell and is the largest collection of his work.Colorado State University’s Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins, 970-491-1629
UPCOMING
Ugly Sweater Party
Dec. 4: The Mile High Bowl Association hosts its second annual party to raise funds and awareness to bring a college football bowl game to Colorado. Partygoers are encouraged to wear their “most heinous holiday sweater.” 6 p.m.-midnight. $30, $20 in advance. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, karaoke, a silent auction and door prizes. Blake Street Tavern, 2301 Blake St.,
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