EVENTS
Neiman Marcus Today: Dec. 8 Gurhan Jewelry Collection, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Designer Jewelry; Akris Punto spring trunk show and luncheon, noon, call 720-941-4530 for reservations; today-Saturday:dec. 8-10 Yvel Precious Jewels trunk show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday: dec. 9 David Yurman Women’s Jewelry Event, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday: dec. 13 Brunello Cucinelli spring trunk show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600 Roxy Friday:dec. 9 Fourth annual “Gifts That Give Back” holiday affair showcasing vendors that donate a portion of their proceeds to nonprofit organizations, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Toms Shoes, Feed Bag, Pura Vida and Skea are among the participating vendors.
Roxy is also presenting its Michael Stars trunk show. 2628 E. Third Ave., 303-316-7774
Flatirons Mineral Club Friday-Sunday: Dec. 9-11 Annual Gem & Mineral Show offers gems, rocks, minerals, jewelry and equipment dealers, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday ($3 admission) , 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday ($5 admission). Kids under 13 free with paid adults. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-774-8468
HannahbyDesign Saturday & Sunday: Dec. 10-11 Pre-Holiday Sale with bracelets, earrings, necklaces, brooches and loose beads, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 235 Fillmore St., Cherry Creek North, 303-888-3849 Fashion Denver’s Winter Market Sunday:dec. 11 Designs and holiday gifts from more than 20 local designers, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Three fashion shows are presented throughout the day culminating in a bridal show finale. Gift wrapping available. Grant-Humphreys Mansion, 770 Pennsylvania St.,
Icelandic Design Monday: Dec. 12 The local apparel company introduces its Fall 2012 Line of Nordic wool sweaters, coats and accessories, 6-9 p.m. The Lake House, The Westin Westminster, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 303-651-3334,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Aurora Arts District Through Friday: Dec. 9 Collecting hats, gloves and scarves for men, women and children to be distributed during the annual tree lighting 5-8 p.m. Fridaydec. 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, auroraartsdistrict
Phoebe Therese Salon Sunday:dec. 11 Offering a hair-care and maintenance class at no cost for spouses of deployed service members. Additional dates are Jan. 8 and Feb. 12. By appointment only. 3037 E. Third Ave.; 303-757-7940;
The Pedestrian Shops’ Thanksgiving Shoe Drive & Comfortable Shoe Tree Through Sunday: 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 drop-off appointment. Located in the Safeway Shopping Center, 210 S. Elizabeth St., Elizabeth, 303-646-6336
Coats for Cubs Through 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,
CLASSES
Young Colors Saturday: Dec. 10 “Coloring and Card-Making Day,” 11 a.m.-5 p.m., class also offered 3-5 p.m. Dec. 15; Sunday :dec. 11 “Ornament Making,” 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 20 & 22: “Sugar Cookie Decorating Party,” 11 a.m.-5 p.m. All classes are free. 2827 E. Third Ave., 303-495-3888
CONTESTS
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
Richard Lindsay trunk show Dec. 17-18: Handmade silver and mixed metal jewelry with semi-precious stones by the Santa Fe jeweler and designer who will be in attendance, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Rabbit Brush Gallery, 7504 Hygiene Road, Hygiene, 303-651-1106
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.
