Shopping

The CTA Garage Sale will be held Sat, April 15 at Smithton School, from 8 a.m., to 4 p.m.

And of course it probably should go without saying, but if you're counting on a deal or a discount, you might call ahead before you go just to make sure the Sedalia location is participating.

There will be a holiday craft and vendor show at the Green Ridge Rec Building, 31649 Hinken Road,...

Vincent's Footwear and Apparel is closing for good this fall when they run out of stock or their lease ends.

Several retail chains will be closed on Thanksgiving so you can relax about shopping.

You can get bean type pillows, adjustable filling pillows, memory foam pillows, pillows that guarantee you're always cool, pillows that you're supposed to cuddle with your whole body, all kinds.

It dates back to 1878, when the owner of a department store in Philadelphia did it. He called it a "white sale" because most bedding was just white at the time.

What, are we making APRONS fashionable now too?!

Of course, these are just the big chain stores - the local shops and restaurants will make their own calls on when they're going to be open for business.

The show will feature operating model railroads in various scales, along with the opportunity to purchase model trains,