Annual holiday extravaganza
The Junior League of Denver’s 34th annual Mile High Holiday Mart has a new location this year but everything else — including the high-quality gifts from selected merchants — remains the same. Shoppers will find jewelry, clothing, purses, accessories, household items, holiday gifts and more. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 23 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 24. Proceeds benefit JLD’s ongoing community focus of financial and educational support. Admission is $12, $10 in advance, free for children 12 and under. An additional special event, the “Mile High Holiday Mart Private Shopping Champagne Breakfast,” is Nov. 22 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $40 and include a continental breakfast, gift bags for the first 100 guests and door prizes. Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St.,
Gifts that give twice
You have to visit two locations to shop the annual World Gift Markets offering a variety of hand-crafted items from local and international artisans. An opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at First Universalist Church, 4101 E. Hampden Ave. The market continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at First Universalist Church and First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd. in Englewood. Proceeds benefit multiple local charitable organizations and fair trade groups working in developing countries. ,
Caring fare
Shalom Cares hosts its 2013 Holiday Bazaar offering a “festive holiday shopping and culinary experience” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22. Vendors offering seasonal gifts, food items, crafts, home goods, purses, jewelry and accessories are included. Admission is free. Shalom Park Community Room, 14800 E. Belleview Drive, Aurora, 303-680-5000
Doors are clothes-ing at pine creek
Pine Creek Clothing Co. is shuttering its doors after seven years on Old South Gaylord Street. It’s “Everything Must Go'” sale continues until the inventory of fall and winter fashions and accessories at the women’s boutique are gone. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 1099 S. Gaylord St., 303-733-4848,
E a potpourri of pottery
Hundreds of decorative and functional pieces from talented members of the South Suburban Pottery Guild are included at the three-day Holiday Pottery Sale Nov. 18-20. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. A portion of the proceeds benefit the South Suburban pottery studio. Admission and parking is free. Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. in Centennial, 303-483-7073
D global gifts
Textiles and accessories from around the world are included in the fourth annual ClothRoads Holiday Open Studio Nov. 22-24. Shoppers will find unique holiday gifts such as silk scarves and vests from India; hats, gloves and socks from Peru and Estonia; handmade dolls from Laos; Japanese accessories, embroidery from Chiapas and the Amazon; and other items from every continent. ClothRoads buys directly from the artisans, primarily through cooperatives in South America, Africa, Indonesia, Mexico and Eastern Europe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. 306 N. Washington St., Suite 104, Loveland, 970-685-4964,
Free days this week
Nov. 19-24: Clyfford Still Museum celebrates its two-year anniversary with a free week,
Nov. 21: Denver Zoo,
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.
