FINDS FOR FRUGAL SHOPPERS
Arvada’s Fine Art Market
The 24th annual Fine Art Market Show & Sale continues through Dec. 19 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Works by more than 100 selected local artists including paintings, jewelry, ceramics and holiday gifts are featured. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Don’t miss happy hour with a cash bar and snacks, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. You can also check out the third Annual ACES (Arvada Center Education Studios) show and sale running simultaneously in the Upper Gallery. 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200,
Back at the ranch
Keep your coat and gloves on as you mosey through the markets of Colorado crafters and farmers for the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Winter Market. Gifts, handmade items and traditional Christmas foods can be found from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday and Dec. 18-19. Town Center North, 1100 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive, Highlands Ranch, 303-791-2500,
Vision decisions
ReplaceALens Optical has discounted its progressive (no-line) lenses for $50 a pair through December. You provide the frames, and they insert their standard plastic progressive lens. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 7800 E. Iliff Ave., Suite I, 303-752-1234,
HaHo, to market we go
The Denver Handmade Homemade Market presents its “Handmade, Homemade for the Holidays” event today from 4 to 8 p.m. Along with live art and music performances, shoppers will find homemade desserts, soaps, crafts, jewelry and more from 40 vendors. Items are priced or shoppers are encouraged to “barter and trade.” Massages, bike tune-ups and haircuts also are available. Admission is a $5 suggested donation, or items for the market. Green Spaces Colorado, 1368 26th St.,
Sharp-dressed man
Moda, the men’s apparel store, is offering various promotions each week this month. Save 25 to 30 percent on suits, sport coats, jeans, sweaters and more through Dec. 21. Lottery game discounts and drinks are offered while you shop Dec. 22-24. Moda’s hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, until 7 p.m. Thursday. Village Shops at The Landmark, 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 104, Greenwood Village, 303-221-9408,
Habitat ReStore sale
The Flatirons Habitat ReStore is hosting a two-day White Elephant Sale, with discounts on much of its ever-changing inventory of furniture, housewares, books, clothing and more. All Christmas items are 50 percent off. Shop 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Dec. 18. 6900 W. 117th Ave., Broomfield, 303-404-2008,
Holiday treasures
The Treasured Scarab is celebrating the holidays with a Christmas sale Friday and Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. You’ll find a variety of antique and collectible jewelry along with some linens and vintage clothing in the shop, located in a century-old Victorian bungalow. Don’t miss the champagne and baklava. 25 E. Dakota Ave., 303-777-6884
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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