Fair and square
More than 300 hand-knotted Bunyaad rugs will be on display and for sale at the second annual Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event presented by Ten Thousand Villages, the nonprofit, fair trade Denver store. Bunyaad, an artisan group, works with more than 850 families throughout 100 villages in Pakistan. Rugs are made using hand-spun wool and natural dyes. The Event is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. An “Introduction to Oriental Rugs” seminar begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. The seminar is free but reservations are recommended. Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., 303-316-8773,
Everything’s coming up roses
Bourbons, Gallicas, Peace and Canadian Shrubs are just some of the more than 275 types of roses available at the 14th annual Own-Root and Old Garden Rose Sale happening from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Organic Mile-Hi Rose Feed also will be for sale. Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Denver, 4610 E. Alameda Ave., 303-237-3117
Shopping… to the rescue
The sixth annual Misha May Mutt Rescue Garage Sale is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Furniture, clothing, kids’ gear and pet items are included. The Misha May Foundation rescues, rehabilitates and “re-homes” dogs (and sometimes cats) who are otherwise difficult to place because of behavioral or medical issues. They also offer events and classes. 3901 E. Seventh Ave. Parkway, ;
Plants in transit
Members of the Happy Transplants Garden Club host their “Best Plants” sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until sold out) on Saturday. Proceeds from the included perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs benefit scholarships and community projects. Rain date is Sunday. Parking lot of Vectra Bank, 3300 W. 72nd Ave., Westminster, 303-423-2923
Spring cleaning
Boulder-based Néve Designs hosts a warehouse sale Friday from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. Néve carries high-end clothing and accessories for men and women using natural fibers. 2885 Wilderness Place, Suite B, Boulder,
Going to the chapel…
Head to the Chapel in the Pines at Fairmount Cemetery for its annual Heritage Rose Sale opening at 8 a.m. Saturday and continuing until everything is gone. This generous plant selection includes Hybrid Teas, Climbers, Floribunda, Rugosa and many more. Fairmount Cemetery is home to the largest collection of “Old Garden Roses” in Colorado — and one of the largest in North America. 430 S. Quebec St.,
Garage benefit
The Zonta Club of Denver holds its sixth annual garage sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members have donated jewelry, books, art supplies, furniture, bikes, home decor and purses. The Denver club is a member of Zonta International, an organization whose mission is to “enhance the status of women worldwide.” 1360 Glencoe St.,
Free days this week
Saturday: Money Museum, Colorado Springs,
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