>>Say yes to the dress deals. Through Wednesday, March 15, David’s Bridal in Manchester, Orange and Danbury has select wedding gowns (regularly $300 to $600) for $99. Bridesmaid dresses are $20 off and bras, slips, shapewear, shoes and jewelry are buy one, get one 50 percent off. Information: davidsbridal.com.
>>The “$7 Fashion Boutique,” a pop-up jewelry and accessories business, is closing and clearing out merchandise with a warehouse sale at 4 Sycamore Road, (Building B, Unit 8), in Branford. On Saturday and Sunday March 12 and 13, (and on March 19 and 20), from noon to 3, jewelry, leggings, scarves, totes, wallets and other accessories, regularly $7, will be $3 each. Payment is by cash only. Information: 203-687-0504.
>>The Silver Chest, 789 Main St., in Manchester, is holding a going out of business sale. Throughout March, jewelry making supplies are 50 percent off. (Sale excludes handmade and craft items.) Information: thesilverchest.com.
>>REI, 71 Raymond Road, West Hartford, holds a members-only garage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Merchandise includes returned, damaged and used merchandise at 30 percent to 75 percent off. (Lifetime REI memberships are $20 and include year-round special discounts on store merchandise, gear rentals, shop labor and more.) You can purchase a membership on the day of the sale. Information: rei.com.
Saint Patrick’s Day Deals
>>Kids wearing green get free admission at Bridgeport’s Beardsley Zoo on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. (Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.) Information: 203-394-6565 and beardsleyzoo.org.
>>St. Patrick’s Day merchandise is 50 percent off at The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store at Mohegan Sun Casino on March 17.
>>Shamrock headbands and necklaces, green T’s and more are $5 or less at Five Below stores. Find locations at fivebelow.com
