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CD13TEXTBOOKS -- Kelly Hardison, a sophomore history major, stands in line to sell back her textbooks at the Auraria Campus Bookstore. Hardison got back 65-dollars for the seven books she sold back. It cost her about 300-dollars to buy the book at the start of the year. Students on the Auraria Campus meet with state legislators, Senator Ron Tupa and Representattive John Kefalas, who are being forth legislation on the high cost of college textbooks. RJ Sangosti/ The Denver Post
CD13TEXTBOOKS — Kelly Hardison, a sophomore history major, stands in line to sell back her textbooks at the Auraria Campus Bookstore. Hardison got back 65-dollars for the seven books she sold back. It cost her about 300-dollars to buy the book at the start of the year. Students on the Auraria Campus meet with state legislators, Senator Ron Tupa and Representattive John Kefalas, who are being forth legislation on the high cost of college textbooks. RJ Sangosti/ The Denver Post
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Future CEOs at work

The Young Americans Center for Financial Education presents its annual Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace featuring handmade products and services by more than 50 entrepreneurs ages 6 to 21. Jewelry, candles, flip-flops, feather hair extensions and cold weather accessories are among the many items offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. 401 S. Pierce St. in Belmar, Lakewood;

Nostalgia in the air

Today is the second and final day of a seasonal gallery sale featuring vintage goods from the Anteak Booteek and The Vintage Rag. These two environmentally friendly companies offer an assortment of clothing dating back to the 1940s along with furniture, accessories, fabrics, tableware and more from 1 to 6 p.m. Hinterland, 3254 Walnut St. More at or .

Vendor splendor

Lulu’s Furniture & Decor hosts a holiday open house from noon to 6 p.m. today. The event showcases handmade works by local vendors. Shoppers can enjoy refreshments while checking out an assortment of note cards, jewelry along with knitwear, C&C Clogs from Sweden and gifts for dogs that benefit the Stink Bug Project, an agency that supports families stricken with childhood cancer by providing dogs from the Prison Trained K-9 Program at Colorado Correctional Industries. 2050 W. 30th Ave.,

Big deals on campus

Select merchandise including books, computer gear and clothes have been discounted 20 percent as part of the holiday sale through Dec. 23 at the Auraria Campus Bookstore. Hours of the bookstore, located in the Tivoli Student Union, are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. 900 Auraria Parkway, Suite 105, 303-556-4286,

Plethora of pottery

The Boulder Potters’ Guild continues its Studio Holiday Sale weekends through Dec. 18. Along with a variety of pottery, there’s also glass art, semiprecious stone jewelry and silk scarves. Check it out from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The Guild, 3185 Sterling Circle, Boulder,

Get the green light

The second annual Greenway Park Holiday Fine Art & Gift Sale is a two-day offering of handcrafted gifts by local artists. Artworks, sculpture, jewelry and more is included. Five percent of each sale will be donated to the Birds of Prey Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned eagles, falcons, owls and hawks. Find out more at an on-site booth. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Greenway Park Clubhouse, 110 Greenway Park Drive, Broomfield, 720-352-8064

Bring home a holiday pet

The Longmont Humane Society has partnered with the ASPCA for a “Home for the Holidays Adoption Event” running 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Several animal-welfare organizations will be represented in an effort to find a permanent address for homeless animals. A holiday bazaar showcasing local businesses is included along with a bake sale, gift wrapping, low-cost microchipping, nail trimming and city licenses. 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont,

Arts and crafts galore

The Boulder Holiday Gift Festival transforms the Boulder Elks Lodge into an Elfs Lodge with a holiday art, craft and gift show, noon to 6 pm. Sunday. 3975 28th St., Boulder,

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.

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