FINDS FOR FRUGAL SHOPPERS
Something to wine about In honor of this year’s 120th anniversary of the Historic Elitch Theatre, Corks Wine Store will donate 5 percent of purchases today through Monday to the Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre Foundation, which is raising money to rehabilitate the theater’s interior. Corks has sommeliers on hand to help with bottle selection and specializes in quality wines for $15 or less. 1620 Platte St., 303-477-5799,
Fair trade treats Women In Mission, a seller of SERRV fair-trade products to help abolish poverty, is hosting a “Sweetheart of a Sale” today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Save 20 to 50 percent on baskets, pottery, jewelry, scarves, puzzles, soap and more. 1710 S. Grant St., 303-679-9473
My furry valentine The Denver Dumb Friends League has discounted its adoption fees through Friday. Cats and dogs that are 1 year and older can be yours for $14. The fee includes spay/neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, a microchip ID implant, a 15-day health program and a free initial office visit with a participating veterinarian. Quebec Street shelter at 2080 S. Quebec St. or the Buddy Center at 4556 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, 303-751-5772, ext. 6800;
Puppy love “Meet Your Match” at the Denver Municipal Animal Shelter on Sunday. The shelter is offering reduced adoption fees from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dogs are $85, cats are $50 and small animals are $10. Volunteers will be on hand to play “matchmaker.” Families with other pets can bring them along as long as the animals are vaccinated. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. 678 Jason St.,
Valen-twins Day All twins are invited to celebrate the “kinship of twinship” with free skating from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Rink at Belmar. All twins skating with their twin (or two friends dressed as twins) are eligible along with triplets, quadruplets and quintuplets. Prizes will be awarded. The rink is normally open Fridays through Sundays until Feb. 27. 408 S. Teller St., Lakewood,
MOP-portunities The Rocky Mountain Christian Church MOPS group (Moms Of Pre-Schoolers) has its 12th annual Consignment Sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 19. Look for gently used baby and children’s clothing, bikes, toys, videos, furniture and maternity clothing. Admission is free. SI tip: many items will be half-price on Feb. 19. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 720-938-5175
Saving thrills at the Mills Aeropostale, the Children’s Place, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Last Call by Neiman Marcus and the Nike Factory Store are just some of the retailers participating in the Presidents’ Day Super Sale Weekend Friday-Feb. 21 at Colorado Mills. There are a variety of discounts and deals to be had on accessories, apparel, home goods, electronics and health and beauty items. 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood,
Free days this week: Today: Denver Firefighters Museum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. as part of Burn Awareness Week; Monday: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, .
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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