Fall fashions
The Purple Poppy, a boutique in Lafayette carrying “home décor and chick stuff galore,” hosts a Miss Magoo Skirt Trunk Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 7. Discounts on fall skirts and accessories by the Boulder seamstress are included. 2850 Arapahoe Road in the Atlas Valley Shopping Center in Lafayette, 303-530-3115,
One-way street to shopping fun
The fourth season of Sundays on the Streets Outdoor Market wraps up Sept. 8. This final outing includes the popular Kids Mart. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for handcrafted items from young entrepreneurs including elementary- and middle-school-aged children. Shoppers will also find the traditional high-quality works of local vendors offering original, artistic, handcrafted wares. And there’s a great selection of food trucks.
SI note: The market is still looking for mini crafters for its Kids Mart, call or e-mail Robin for details. Cherry Knolls Shopping Center, University Boulevard and Arapahoe Road, Centennial, 720-985-8580, e-mail robin.loughran@gmail.com
Recreation celebration
South Suburban Parks and Recreation is offering various deals on punch cards for recreation center admission, discounts on personal and group training packages as well as facials and massages in September. Those who purchase a 30- punch card will receive five free punches, and those who buy a 15-punch card will receive two free punches. Punch-card admission includes access to all facility amenities, including drop-in fitness classes. More details at
For your eyes and ears
The Friends of the Arapahoe Library District hosts its annual Used Book Sale offering more than 45,000 hand-sorted books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs for all ages. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 5, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 6-7 and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Be sure and stop by the “Better Book Section” featuring pop-up children’s books, art books, collectible comics and books signed by the author. Sept. 8 is bag day where shoppers fill a provided bag for $6. A special Preview Sale for Friends of the Library is 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4. Memberships will be available at the door. Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial, 303-542-7279,
Five-star bazaar
Eron Johnson Antiques hosts the second annual Valverde Bazaar Urban Outdoor Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7. The Pop-Up Market offers works by local businesses and artists including gifts, antiques, ceramics, rugs, art, furniture, jewelry, garden items and more. Food and live music add to the festivities. HannahbyDesign, Anteak Booteek, Cashi Gallery, Cobblestone Too, Glass Coconut and Sydney Wydney are just a handful of the participating vendors. Admission is free. Courtyard of Eron Johnson Antiques, 389 S. Lipan St.,303-777-8700,
Free days this week
Sept. 3: Children’s Museum of Denver, 4-8 p.m.,
Sept. 6: Four Mile House Museum, noon-4 p.m.,
Sept. 7: Denver Art Museum,
Sept. 8: Denver Museum of Nature & Science,
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 10-14 days in advance.
