SIDEWALK SALES APLENTY IN MARBLEHEAD
Around 18 Marblehead businesses will also host sidewalk sales on Saturday. Among the deals, Kirribilla (1 State St, 781-639-1726, www.kirribilla.com) will have markdowns on fall transitional pieces and summer items; Pint Size and Up (41 Atlantic Ave., 781-639-3699, www.pintsizeandup.com) will have women’s jewelry and baby clothing and shoes marked down 50-75 percent; and The Spirit of ’76 Bookstore (107 Pleasant St., 781-631-7199, www.hugobookstores.com/spirit)will have books and gift items at up to 75 percent off. Find a complete list of participating businesses atwww.marbleheadchamber.org (click on “September 2014 Sidewalk Sales”).
CANOES, KAYAKS, AND GEAR MARKED DOWN IN NEWTON
Charles River Canoe & Kayak will close its Newton retail store at the end of October and has most items marked down 30-50 percent. Along with kayaks, canoes, and standup paddleboards, the selection includes car racks, life jackets, paddles, dry suits, paddling clothing, and more. We’re told items are going quickly. The Charles River Canoe & Kayak paddling store is at 2401 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, 617-965-5110.www.paddleboston.com
SEASONAL SAVINGS AT MARATHON SPORTS
Marathon Sports has markdowns on summer apparel through Sunday. Men’s and women’s T-shirts, tank tops, and shorts are 30 percent off. Marathon Sports locations include 671 Boylston St., Boston, 617-267-4774; 1638 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-735-9373; 255 Washington St., Wellesley, 781-237-0771; and 401 Main St., Melrose, 781-662-0091. Find others at www.marathonsports.com.
SPECIAL DEALS NEAR PORTER SQUARE
Shops near Porter Square host a sidewalk sale this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Markdowns include clothing, Mexican folk art, and home accessories and décor at Nomad (1741
Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-497-6677, www.nomadcambridge.com); MBTA-themed T-shirts (pictured), decommissioned MBTA signs, clearance maps, and reproductions at WardMaps (1735 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-497-0737, www.ward
maps.com); summer clogs, sandals, and tights at Cambridge Clogs (1798 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-497-1516, www.cambridgeclogs.com); and sportswear, dresses, and other pieces from local designers atClothware (1773 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-661-6441, www.clothware.com). Other participating stores include Abodeon, Irish Imports Ltd., Joie de Vivre, Raspberry Beret, and Susanna.
THE MORE YOU BUY, THE MORE YOU SAVE
Heartwood Furniture is running a sale on bedroom pieces through Monday. Buy one or two pieces and save 15 percent; buy three or more pieces and save 20 percent. The selection includes handcrafted, New England-made beds, dressers, chests, nightstands, and armoires in cherry, walnut, and maple. Heartwood Furniture is at 1008 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-876-1008. www.heartwoodfurnitureinc.com