Woof you like a new pet?
Foothills Animal Shelter is celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with Dogtober Fest. Dog adoptions are discounted 50 percent through Oct. 31. (Dogs under 6 months of age and “Top Dogs” are excluded). The fee includes a health check, vaccinations, spay/neuter and a microchip. 580 McIntyre St. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden, FoothillsAnimalShelter.org
True blue, purple and green
The Lakewood Arts Council is sponsoring an Upscale-Resale Clothing Boutique this month. Members have donated gently used clothing and accessories to benefit the many programs of the LAC. All items will have the colors of purple, blue or green to complement a new exhibit of works by local artists, “A World of Purple, Blue and Green,” on display through Nov. 1. An opening reception for the exhibit is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday. LAC Community Art Center, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood, 303-980-0625, lakewoodartscouncil.org
Super sale weekend
The popular outlet mall Colorado Mills plans to welcome the new season Friday through Oct. 8 with its Fall Super Sale Weekend. Several retailers will participate by offering even deeper discounts on the trendy fall looks including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Kenneth Cole Outlet, Anne Taylor Factory Store, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Oakley Vault, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse and more. 303-384-3000 or visit coloradomills.com. Colorado Mills is located at 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Mall hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Hospital hospitality
The annual Holiday Boutique Gift Show is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday in the atrium lobby at Littleton Adventist Hospital. The sale, a benefit for the Volunteer Department Grant Funding Program, includes toys, jewelry, baskets, purses, soaps, lotions and more. 7700 S. Broadway, Littleton, 303-730-8900
A+ for style
Dressbarn continues its tradition of celebrating the contributions of America’s teachers with a “Teacher Appreciation Sale” on Saturday. All teachers receive 20 percent off their entire purchase of regular-priced merchandise. Teachers will also enjoy extra attention with fashion tips and service in selecting from “the latest fall trends.” Visit the website for locations. dressbarn.com
A holiday affair
The 39th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair is a two-day holiday extravaganza presented by the Palmer Lake Art Group. The juried show offers art, pottery, wood, glass and more by dozens of local artists. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday . Admission is free. Proceeds fund art scholarships for Tri-Lakes area students. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 66 Lower Glenway St., Palmer Lake, palmerlakeartgroup.com
Free days this week
Monday: Denver Botanic Gardens, botanicgardens.org
Tuesday: Children’s Museum of Denver, 4-8 p.m., mychildsmuseum.org
Saturday: Denver Art Museum, denverartmuseum.org
Sunday:Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys,
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