Bicycle bonanza
“Wheelin’ and Dealin’ ” is the name of the game at the Subaru Denver Veloswap on Oct. 18, one of the biggest bike expos in the country offering new and used bicycles and accessories with more than 300 vendors. Cyclists are invited to buy, sell and recycle their gear. An “EcoVillage,” seminars, raffle prizes and live music are also included. New this year is a product showcase with company reps from Focus, Bianchi, Parleee and others. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door (cash only), $6 in advance, free for kids under age 12. VeloSwap donates thousands of dollars each year to local cycling nonprofits and also works to find and return stolen bicycles. National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., veloswap.com
A house of cards
The annual “Pre-Season Stock-Up Event” continues through Oct. 26 at participating Hallmark Gold Crown stores. Hallmark holiday cards (up to $2.99), holiday boxed cards (of equal or lesser value), holiday gift wrap ($1.25-$9.99) and holiday stationery ($4.95-$14.95) are buy-one-get-one free, while supplies last. Details: Some exclusions apply; there’s no mixing and matching; and the free item must be of equal or lesser value. hallmark.com
Intimate apparel
Cherry Creek North’s Le Soutien is celebrating 20 years in business with a special three-day sale Oct. 16-18. There’ll be daily giveaways and a 20 percent discount. The upscale lingerie boutique is also hosting a Primadonna trunk show spotlighting the Fall/Winter 2014 collection from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 16. All prepaid special orders placed during the trunk show are also discounted 20 percent. Boutique hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 246 Milwaukee St., 303-377-0515,
Take action
“The sale is huge, but the impact is bigger” says organizers of Jeffco Action Center’s Fall Beautiful Junk Sale. Collectibles, jewelry, antiques, household items and more take over the 10,500-square-foot exhibit hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18. Admission is $3 for ages 16 and over; save $1 if you bring two or more nonperishable food items. Proceeds provide food, clothing and shelter to struggling residents in Jefferson County. Wanna shop early? A special early bird sale begins at 7 a.m. Oct. 17; $20 gets you in the door. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden, 303-237-7704 ext. 246, theactioncenterco.org
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