Spill the beads
The Denver Woman’s Press Club Vintage Jewelry Sale features collectible barrettes, cocktail rings, pins and clip-on earrings, along with new pieces created by members. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. A portion of the proceeds benefit the DWPC scholarship program. Also of note: Bernadette Fuentes, award-winning American Indian beadmaker from Westminster, will presents her work and donate 20 percent of her proceeds to the fund.1325 Logan St., 303-722-8676
Silverthorne lining
Silverthorne’s sixth annual Shopping Extravaganza happens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and offers ticket-holders a variety of food, wine and beer tastings, a goody bag and the chance to win more than $25,000 in prizes and giveaways. Tickets are $20, half of which benefits charity.309 A Rainbow Drive (former Old Navy location), Silverthorne, 970-468-5780, outlets
One and done
Several notable local artists including Phil Bender, Madeleine Dodge and John Davenport will sell their works as part of a One-Day-Only Open Studio Art Sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Sculpture, photography, paintings and collage works will be available in the 1920s-era Renaissance Revival Studio building.300 E. 19th Ave., 720-935-4896
Lead the way
Today is the second and final day of the Leadville Arts Coalition’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.National Mining Convention Center, 117 W. 10th Ave., Leadville, 719-486-2015
New to you
Nicholsworth, a home-furniture resale store, is now stocked with holiday décor, gifts, accessories, vintage and near-new furniture. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Southwest Plaza Mall, 8501 W. Bowles Ave., in Littleton, 303-984-5108,
Benefit bazaar
Hand-woven scarves, tribal baskets, embroidered bags, ethnic jewelry and recycled-paper notebooks are some of the handmade wares available during the World Gift Market, happening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds benefit more than 25 nonprofit and fair-trade organizations.First Universalist Church, 4101 E. Hampden Ave., 303-759-2770
You’ve got Black mail
The Aurora Fox wants holiday shoppers to have an alternative to the madness of Black Friday. The result is its inaugural “Give Experiences, Not Stuff” Holiday Shopping Fair from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Shop from gift certificates in massage therapy, photo sessions, zipline adventures, dance classes and more. Refreshments included.9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, 303-739-1971,
Faux sure deals
Puttin’ on the Ritz, a women’s boutique offering new and used clothing, jewelry and accessories, has a solid inventory of coats, cashmere sweaters, leather, faux and real fur, evening wear and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Don’t miss the refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.1446 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-759-4398
Art-vada fair
The Arvada Center’s Holiday Artisan Fair is a two-day juried sale featuring works by more than 150 artisans, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Nov. 26. Admission is $6; $10 gets you in both days.6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200,
Greeley treasures
Selma’s Store Gift Shop opens its doors Friday for its annual Holiday Sale at the Centennial Village Museum. Books, cookbooks, toys, old-fashioned candies and ornaments line the shelves. The store is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, through Dec. 23. Visitors may enter a drawing for a gift basket of shop goodies.1475 A Street, Greeley, 970-350-9220,
Each Saturday, “Sale Insider” gives shoppers the inside scoop on store discounts and bargain events. Preference is given to retailers and events that have not been listed recently. To include a sale, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
