Mother Nature’s finest “Birds & Bees, Flowers & Trees” is the theme for the seventh annual art sale at Echter’s featuring works by botanical and natural science artists. Paintings, prints, cards and gifts showcasing flowers, birds and insects are included. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 5150 Garrison St., Arvada,
Appreciation open house Hana Designs, a wig shop and salon, celebrates its 11th annual “Day of Caring and Customer Appreciation” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and others with conditions such as alopecia will receive free scalp massages, relaxation treatments, makeovers and a chair massage. There’s also a 30 percent storewide discount. 1086 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 303-799-4262,
Silver-wares Men and women are invited to the second annual “Denim Trade-In Event” continuing through Oct. 2 at Silver Jeans Co. in Park Meadows. Trade in your gently worn jeans for a $15 coupon to be used on a full-priced pair of jeans that day. The recycled jeans will be donated to Urban Peak, a program for homeless and runaway children. 8505 S. Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree,
Bookworms of all ages Thousands of books will be available to choose from as the Friends of the Lafayette Library Foundation presents its annual Used Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Prices range from 50 cents to $3 and proceeds benefit various library programs. Lafayette Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-4248
Contagious smiles Dr. Adam Weaver, a Greenwood Village dentist, wants to help those who have lost their dental coverage due to job loss by offering oral exams, X-rays and dental cleanings for $39 through Oct. 31. Weaver also will donate all proceeds to the Food Bank of the Rockies. 8000 E. Prentice Ave., Suite D7, Greenwood Village, 303-740-0080
Produce and pets More than two dozen animal-rescue groups will be in attendance at the Old South Pearl Street Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Information on donations, foster care and adoption will be available from such groups as Big Dogs Huge Paws, Canine Partners of the Rockies and Good Samaritan Pet Adoptions. The farmers market continues Sundays through Oct. 30. 1500 block of South Pearl Street,
Expand your artillery The sixth annual “Art for $100 or Less” sale continues through Oct. 9 at the Depot Art Center. Framed and unframed original artworks by local artists are included; some were initially priced at more than $500. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-795-0781
Hello dolly The second annual Tri State Doll Sale offering countless dolls and doll-related items is Friday and Sept. 24. Admission is $5, good for both days. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave, Golden, 303-985-2770
Free days this week: Sunday:Denver Museum of Nature & Science,
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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