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Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is hosting a woodturning demonstration with Jeff Farris from Robert Sorby Tools of England from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 3. Drop by any time to see Farris showcase the latest solutions and tools offered to cut and shape wood using various designs and shapes. Rockler has also discounted all purchases of Sorby turning tools 20 percent on this day. The family-owned business offers power tools, hardware, supplies and more. 2553 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 108, 303-782-0588,
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Second Time Shop, the Junior League of Denver’s resale boutique offering clothing for men, women and children along with shoes and accessories, is hosting a “40th Anniversary Party & Shopping Event” from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 8. Stop by for a 40 percent discount on all regularly priced merchandise, refreshments and prize drawings. The first 100 guests receive a complimentary STS reusable shopping bag. The JLD works to improve literacy rates in the metro area for children through the third grade. 5042 E. Hampden Ave., 303-789-4055,
Yarn sale
A large selection of yarn is discounted 40 percent off the original price as part of I Love Knitting’s yarn sale Feb. 3-9. The store carries cashmere, fine wool, ribbon, cottons and more from around the world. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. 600 S. Holly St., Unit 102, 303-399-5648,
Feet market
Mucillis continues its Blowout Sale with winter shoes and boots discounted 25 to 45 percent. Brands include Aetrex, Born, Haflinger, Keen, Dansko, Finn Comfort and others. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The sale continues until all shoes have found their perfect feet. 3244 Youngfield St., Unit C, Wheat Ridge, 303-237-9836,
Free days this week
Feb. 3: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, Littleton, ; Children’s Museum of Denver, 4-8 p.m., ;
Feb. 6-7: Denver Zoo,
Feb. 7: Denver Art Museum,
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.
