DESIGNER WEDDING GOWN SAMPLE SALE:
For three days only, sample gowns from designers Vera Wang, Suzanne Neville, Alan Hannah, Helen Marina and Jenny Packham will be reduced by up to 50% off retail. Strictly by appointment - so be quick. More info at http://www.helenrodrigues.com.au/.  Get a designer gown at a sale price.
Helen Rodrigues, Shop 7, 211 Ben Boyd Rd, Neutral Bay. 9904 5700, by appointment. Cash, MC or Visa.
 
MASSIVE DENIM AND FASHION CLEARANCE SALE:
Seventh Ave Market says this is the ultimate denim and fashion sale, bringing together the very best of Australian and International labels for an exclusive clearance sale. Men’s wear and women’s wear labels all reducing their quality stock by 50% - 70%: sass & bide, Cheap Monday, LIFE with BIRD, Marnie Skillings, Insight, Something, Shakuhachi, Earnest Sewn, Jac+Jack, Stephanie Conley and Michelle Robinson.  Plus, a selection of designer eyewear from LeSpecs, Blinde and Karen Walker. The sale begins tomorrow and ends Sunday.
Australian Technology Park, Bay 10, Locomotive Workshop, Henderson Rd, Redfern (enter Garden St). Fri Oct 12 11-8, Sat Oct 13 & Sun Oct 14 10-5.

CHAMPION SPORTSWEAR SALE:
There are two locations of these outlet shops, both having a big sale which ends on Sunday.  At Alexandria, find up to 70% off men’s women’s and children’s clothing. All Pony stock is selling for $10 and under, with Sergio Tacchni for $40 and under. At Market City, get 20% off storewide, with a big range in M, W & C clothing.  But the final day at both places is Sunday.
34 Bourke Rd, Alexandria. 8332 7256. Mon-Sun 10-4.  Market City Shopping Centre, Level 2, Haymarket. Mon-Wed 10-7, Thurs til 9, Fri-Sun 10-7.

EUROPEAN BRAND DESIGNER SALE:
Including Prada, Gucci, Emporio Armani, YSL, Nicola Fenetti, and more, with prices as much as 70% off rrp.  Amor Designer Shoes and the Mauborg clothing company have put their skills together for this sale on Sunday and Monday in Bondi.  Both new and past season stock is on offer.  Check out their ranges: http://www.amordesignershoes.com.au/ or http://www.mauborg.com.au/.
Swiss Grand Resort Bondi, Pavilion Ballroom, Cnr Campbell Pde & Beach Rd, Bondi Beach. 1800655252. Sun Oct 14 & Mon Oct 15 10-6.

BRASILFIT ACTIVE/LEISURE WEAR SALE:
Get up to 60% off rrp at this warehouse clearance, with prices beginning at just $20.  Current season, past season and samples in leggings, crop tops, singlet tops, shorts, jackets, yoga/tennis wear in various colours and styles.  While stocks last.
Room 25 @ Kennard’s, 866 Bourke St, (enter via Odea Ave), Waterloo.  Fri Oct 19- Sat Oct 20, 10-4.

FREE MOVIE:
This Sunday at 6PM, Movies at Macquarie hosts a free screening of Happy Feet.  Two academics host discussion after the film about computing effects and global warming.  The movie’s rated PG; no bookings required.  Fee for parking.

TOY CLEARANCE SPECIALS:
Early Learning World at Willoughby and Balmain have a big sale with 10-50% off a big range of toys:  30% off all Thomas the Tank Engine, 20% off all cars and trucks, 50% off all Playmobil- farm.  But there are also some specials good for today, Thursday October 11 only:  20% off all bikes and ride-ons, books, boy costumes, fairy dresses, puzzles and more. Sale begins Thurs Oct 11 and ends Sunday Oct 21.
141 Penshurst St, Willoughby. 9884 8964;  312 Darling St, Balmain. 9810 3000. http://www.earlylearningworld.com.au/ .

AMART ALL SPORTS:
They say they’re having the biggest sportswear clearance ever, with thousands of items reduced.  Singlets and tee shirts (M, W, J) $5; polos and shorts (M, W, J) $10; all NRL jerseys $50; winter sportswear from $15 (jackets, pants, sweats, hoodies +). No lay-bys and the stock may vary in the two central coast locations.  The sale began Wednesday and ends on Tuesday Oct 16.
Erina: Karalta Rd, 4365 4966; Tuggerah, 160 Pacific Hwy, 4354 1675. Wed Oct 11-Tues Oct 16.

CLOSING DOWN SALE:
They shut the doors here in Emerton on Sunday October 14, so everything at Footing Plus has to go. Prices start at $3.  Summer shoes and ladies shoes from $5; M & W joggers from $18;  kid’s shoes and assorted clothing from $3;  men’s shoes $40 per pair;  socks from $10 for 6 pairs;  quality school bags $10 each.
Shop 20D, Emerton Shopping Village, Emerton. 9835 0686.

MOVING CLEARANCE SALE:
This weekend, Frenzie Furniture is clearing things out to move premises, with everything below wholesale.  Modern dining, occasional and bedroom settings.  Note:  cash only.
Frenzie Furniture Warehouse, 5b Short St, Auburn. 0414 678 147.

EPPING TWILIGHT MARKETS:
Fresh produce, gourmet food, bakery lines, flowers and plants, gifts and outdoor dining.  http://www.eppingmarkets.com.au/. Friday night 5-9.
Enter via OLHC 6-8 Cambridge St, Epping (or via Oxford St).

FACTORY MATTRESS CLEARANCE:
Save 50% off in this bedding sale on now. Therapedic “Medicoil Innergy” K ($1495) $745; Q ($1195) $595 etc.  Therapedic “Restapedic”: S ($595) $295, KS ($795) $395, D ($895) $445. Similar savings on Therapedic “Pure Touch-Natural Comfort” and “Back Sense”.
3/552-560 Church St, N Parramatta. 9630 2344.