Send yourself back to (cooking) school
The Kitchen Table Cooking School says it’s time to celebrate the kids being back in school and reward yourself with a cooking class. As part of its September “Back-to-School” Special, sign up for any $80 day or night class and save 20 percent. Learn to make fresh pasta, cakes, soups and stocks, and more. Also, knife skills, grilling and wine classes. 5375 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
You won’t believe your eyes
ReplaceALens Optical has discounted its progressive (no-line) lenses to $49 a pair through September. You provide the frames, and they insert their standard plastic progressive lens. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 7800 E. Iliff Ave., Suite I, 303-752-1234,
New looks for fall
The annual Fall Sale offering a 20 percent storewide discount continues through Sept. 22 at Calico Corners/Calico Home. The promotion includes fabrics, window treatments and furniture. The Cherry Creek store also offers free design services and just received all-new fall fabric collections. 252 Clayton St., 303-377-7055,
Mineral spirits
“Copper Minerals” is the theme of the 45th annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show offering rock specimens, fossils, minerals, jewelry and equipment. More than 120 dealers are included. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6 adults, $4 teens ages 13-17 and seniors over 65, and children 12 and under are free with paying adult. Admission includes entrance to the Colorado Fossil Expo in the Plaza Annex. Demonstrations, jewelry making and fossil preparation is included along with free gem and mineral identification and gold panning for children. Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.,
Free days this week
Saturday: Money Museum, Colorado Springs,
Each Monday, “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.
Each Monday, “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.
