The sale rack: School holds international crafts event

By Debra Melani, Special to the Rocky

Published November 21, 2008 at 3 p.m.

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Any booming you hear from Thunderhead High School today has nothing to do with storms or even Wildcats sporting events.

Instead, the sounds will be emanating from the school's lunchroom, which will transform into a market-like fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Music, contests, international cuisine and gifts from around the world will be part of the school's first International Fine Crafts Benefit.

The students, who enlisted the help of many of the school's clubs for the event, hope to raise $10,000 for charity.

Fair-goers can shop and take part in a silent auction, and kids can craft cards for Iraqi soldiers, join in on a cakewalk or enter to win an iPod. 1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway, 720-935-0211

For more charity-related shopping, visit May's for Community Shopping Day today. Purchase a $10 ticket from any register at May's Cherry Creek or Park Meadows stores to benefit one of 50 charities.

The money goes directly to the charity, and you receive: 10 percent to 20 percent off on almost every purchase you make today, and $10 off one purchase of $25 or more. You also can be entered in a $500 shopping-spree giveaway and enjoy music, refreshments and other events. maces.com/events

Beat the holiday stress before it strikes at a major clearance sale at Sounds True Warehouse in Louisville. You'll find meditative music CDs, health-related books and DVDs up to 85 percent off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The store is clearing out returns, overstock titles, and items with cosmetic blemishes. 379 S. Arthur Ave., 303-665-3151, Ext. 0

Wrap yourself in luxurious warmth at a modest price at the Junior League of Denver Second Time Shop's Fur Frenzy sale. Today's your last chance at gently used fur items, both real and faux, including boots, hats, coats and stoles. 5042 E. Hampden Ave., 303-789-4055

Grab the November specials at On a Lark before time runs out. Furniture is marked down 20 percent off and Pacifica candles and body butter 25 percent off through the end of the month. There are also: $25 pashminas, $10 silk scarves and economy-priced stocking stuffers. 849 E. Ohio Ave., 303-766-3434

Find designer furniture and rugs, upscale art and accessories, and lots of gift ideas at the pre-holiday sale at The Collection. The storewide sale includes up to 60-percent discounts and runs through Nov. 30. 899 N. Broadway, 303-623-4200, antiquedesign.com

Shop for antique furniture at up to half the regular price at Warman Antiques through the end of the month. The Antique Row dealer will close its doors after 20 years.

Store owners must reduce their inventory of fine oak, walnut and mahogany home furnishings from the 1860s to the 1920s. 1500 S. Broadway, 303-725-4940

Also forced to close, BG Distributors has reduced everything on its floor, including furniture and accessories. 775 S. Jason St., 303-292-3330

Another furniture-store casualty, Premier Furniture Co., will call it quits after its building was sold. Wednesday is the maker of fine wood office furniture's last day. Low prices on desks, chairs, armoires, lighting, accessories, bookcases and wall systems. 2057 S. Broadway, 303-722-2270

Have a tip on a good sale? Send it to dmelani@msn.com.

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