EVENTS
Foothills Mall
Friday; Monday-Dec. 12: Early-bird shoppers who spend $100 or more receive a $10 GGP Shop Etc. Gift Card while supplies last, 6 a.m.-noon. Friday. St. Nick’s Pet Pics, 6 p.m. to close Monday-Dec. 12. 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins,
NYDJ factory store
Friday: The Not Your Daughter’s Jeans factory store in Castle Rock opens its doors at 7:20 a.m. and is offering discounts on selected items.5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Suite 437, ,
Little Feet
Saturday: Monkey Toes trunk show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Also hosting a holiday sale of a 15 percent storewide discount throughout the holiday season. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 201 University Blvd., No. 103, 303-388-9535,
Jared the Galleria of Jewelry
Monday & Tuesday: LeVian Gala Collection of fancy color and chocolate diamonds, big stone designs, turquoise, pearls and high-end precious gems, Monday at 14145 W. Colfax Ave., Colorado Mills in Lakewood; Tuesday at 5802 Sky Pond Drive, The Promenade Shops at Centerra in Loveland. 10 a.m.-9 p.m each day.
A Market of Treasures
Monday-Dec. 3: Jewelry designers and goldsmiths Richard Kimball and Kathleen Brennan showcase their collection of jewelry and works of art at their new location on the second floor, noon-7 p.m. Another trunk show is Dec. 16-23. 3320 E. Second Ave., Cherry Creek North, 303-388-6624
Rosey’s
Wednesday & Dec. 1: Women’s fashion boutique hosts a Sympli the Best trunk show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Appointments recommended. Park Meadows Mall, 8401 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, 303-799-6403
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Coats for Cubs
Friday-April 22: Donate fur apparel at any Buffalo Exchange location to be used to comfort orphaned and injured wildlife. Call or visit the website for locations. 866-235-8255,
Aurora Arts District
Through Dec. 9: Collecting hats, gloves and scarves for men, women and children to be distributed during the annual tree lighting 5-8 p.m. Dec. 9 in Fletcher Plaza, 9898 E Colfax Ave. Donations accepted at the Aurora Fox Arts Center (9900 E. Colfax Ave.), Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA, 1419 Florence St.), House of Flowers (9955 E. Colfax Ave.) and Martin Luther King Jr. Library (9898 E. Colfax Ave.). 720-251-4573,
The Pedestrian Shops’ Thanksgiving Shoe Drive & Comfortable Shoe Tree
Through Dec. 11: Donations of new or slightly used shoes can be dropped off at either Boulder location, 1425 Pearl St. Mall or in the Village Shopping Center, 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Customers who donate shoes receive a 10 percent discount. Also, raffle to benefit Meals on Wheels of Boulder. ;
Elbert County Coalition for Outreach
Through Dec. 21: Elizabeth Family Dental is accepting donations of new and gently used coats, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, warm socks, sweaters or cash to be donated to the ECCO for local families in need. Call for dropoff appointment. Located in the Safeway Shopping Center, 210 S. Elizabeth St., Elizabeth, 303-646-6336
OPENINGS
The Powder Room
Saturday: Hosting “The Grand Opening Night of Indulgence” in advance of the official opening on Dec. 14. Guests can explore the Makeover Studio offering makeup, hair styling, skin care, spray tanning and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. and demonstrations and festivities are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sanctuary Downtown Event Center, 2215 W. 30th Ave., 303-868-6379,
CONTESTS
The Wedding Gown Project
Through Wednesday: A writing competition, “The Wedding Gown Project: One Day, One Dream, One Dress,” is a nonfiction, memoir, blogging, essay-style contest for anyone planning on buying a wedding dress or who has worn one.
Quilting design contest
Through June 1: Swarovski Elements hosts its inaugural “Create Your Style” art quilting design contest to encourage quilters to use unique materials in their traditional quilt designs. Applications must be submitted by June 1. Thirty semifinalists will be chosen and 10 will be selected to attend the 2012 Quilt Festival in November, where the top three winners will be announced.
UPCOMING
Holiday luncheon
Dec. 1: Neiman Marcus and Edge Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Denver present a luncheon with informal modeling of holiday/party dresses, noon. “The Little Black,” “Mini Chic” and “Haute Cuisine” are among the themed courses. $30, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1114 14th St., 303-389-3050
Roxy
Dec. 3: Grand opening celebration, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Gift bags for the first 50 guests and drawings for merchandise are included along with refreshments all day. Larimer Square’s Cru-A Wine Bar provides food, 5-8 p.m. Roxy is celebrating 20 years in business and is offering a 20 percent discount on one item per customer. 1408 Larimer Street, Suite #101, 303-623-7774
Mail info to Fashion Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
