A stable of staples Today is day two of the Grand Re-Opening celebration of The Carriage Shoppes, located in a 1889 livery stable in Elizabeth. Check out the collection of home decor, gifts, antiques and more, shown above. And don’t miss the complimentary refreshments. 392 Main St., Elizabeth, 303-646-4672
Tree-mendous! Today from 9 a.m. to noon is the Denver Digs Tree Sale, offering more than 1,200 trees at three parks. Pacific Sunset Maple, Snow Fountains Weeping Cherry, Shademaster Honeylocust and Triumph Elm are just some of the available varieties. Trees are $45 for bare-root and $65 for balled and burlap- wrapped varieties. Cash or check only. The sale is organized by The Park People, a 41-year-old private organization that works to preserve, enhance and advocate for Denver’s parks. Some trees were pre-ordered; those not claimed will be sold 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the City Park Greenhouse, East 23rd Avenue and York Street. Washington Park, City Park and Sloan’s Lake Park in Denver: 303-722-6262 or
Eleventh heaven Twice as Haute, a consignment boutique offering upscale and designer clothing for women, has moved and is celebrating its new address in the Golden Triangle with a two-day grand opening celebration Friday and April 23. Shoppers will find discounts up to 75 percent on women’s accessories and clothing including brands such as Gucci, Prada, Manolo Blahnik, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo and Betsey Johnson. Celebration hours are 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days. Complimentary refreshments, drawings and door prizes included. 39 W. 11th Ave., 303-753-6003
Fashion Exchange Buffalo Exchange, the “recycled fashion” store, will donate proceeds from its Save Wildlife Habitat by Shopping Sale today to The Humane Society of the United States. All items offered for $1 will go to the society’s Saving Animals by Saving Land programs, providing safe places for wildlife. Colorado locations: 230 E. 13th Ave. in Denver, 303-866-0165; 1813 Pearl St. in Boulder, 303-938-1924;
Happy anniversary Help Lovely Boutique owners celebrate the shop’s third anniversary today with a 30 percent storewide discount (excluding consignment jewelry). The women’s clothing store just received a large shipment of new spring dresses, tops and skirts. Today’s extended hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and there will be free wine and champagne after 3 p.m. 7405 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 720-379-5739,
A crafty fairground Promising “This isn’t your Granny’s crafting fair,” creative crafters should visit Operation Re-Scrap, a craft and crafting-supply consignment sale and handmade market. The three-day event features fabric, beads, books, machines, paper, patterns and home decor. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23. The Ranch, First National Bank Exhibition Hall, Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland,
Crack open the savings Kids Again Consignment Store is hosting a “Hunt for Savings” sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Shoppers search for hidden eggs carrying various discounts to be used on first communion, flower girl and Easter dresses along with suits, gymnastic and dance wear. 311 E County Line Road, Suite A-10, Littleton, 303-740-7333,
Activities, festivities Think your weekend fun always has to cost an arm and a leg? Think again, as we just heard about a local website offering “free and cheap” activities. Give it a peek.
Free days this week: Today-April 24: free entrance to all National Parks as part of National Park Week Today: Foothills Art Center, Sunday: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Friday: Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, . Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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