Frugal Finds
Art in the park Check out the newly renovated Bond Park as you stroll through the 12th annual Art Market in Estes Park today through Monday. This juried fine-art show is presented by the Art Center of Estes Park and spotlights stained glass, oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, fiber art, handbags and jewelry by dozens of artists. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Downtown Estes Park, 970-586-5882
It’s raining cats and dogs The adoption fee for all dogs ages 6 months and older at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley (2323 55th St., Boulder; 303-442- 4030 or ) is half-price through Tuesday. The fee includes spay/neuter, a microchip, collar and tag, initial vaccinations and an exam. Dogs can be placed on a 24-hour hold for a $15 nonrefundable fee. And the Dumb Friends League continues its $50 adoption fee promotion for all cats and dogs through June 30 at both of its shelters. Each adoption includes spay/neuter, initial vaccinations and microchip. 2080 S. Quebec St. or The Buddy Center in Castle Rock at 4556 Castleton Court; 303-751-5772, ext. 6800 or . All shelters are closed Monday.
Key word: five Children’s Place continues its “$5 Days, 5 Days Only!” sale through Monday. The newborn and children’s apparel store is offering tanks, tees, polos, leggings and other items for, you guessed it, $5. Flip-flops and sunglasses are two for $5. This deal is also offered on the website with free shipping, and at all outlet stores. Visit for locations.
Spring reading The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends present the annual Spring Whale of a Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and June 4 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5. Prices range from 50 cents to $2.50 on gently used books, videos, audiobooks and DVDs. Head to the lower level for selections for children and teens. Admission is free. June 5 is “Bag Day,” when $5 lets you fill up a bag. Proceeds from the three-day sale benefit literacy programs. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden,
Free days this week: The Wildlife Experience Museum is offering free admission to active military and their families as part of the Blue Star Museums program from Memorial Day to Labor Day, ; Friday: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, .
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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