Aug. 14--Looking for great buys on footwear? Check out the tent sale today, Friday and Saturday at Footprints in Newington. The event features men's, women's and children's footwear from such names as Stride Rite, Florsheim, New Balance, Clark, Stuart Weisman and Munro at savings of up to 70 percent.

Footprints is at 79 Costello Road, off the Berlin Turnpike, near Circuit City. Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.; Thursdays until 8:45 p.m. Information: 860-666-3100.

If you're lucky enough to have kids wearing school uniforms, you're already saving money on their fall and winter wardrobes. At A. J. Wright stores, you can save money on the uniforms as well. The stores carry a range of uniform basics such as pants, shirts, skirts and jumpers priced from $5.99 to $9.99.

In Connecticut, A. J. Wright stores, (which are part of the TJX company), are in Wethersfield, New Britain, Windsor, Hamden and Waterbury. Information: www.aj-wright.com.

A number of websites offer discounted or inexpensive uniforms, including the Children's Wear Outlet, www.thechildrenswearoutlet.com, which advertises savings of as much as 40 percent off department store prices, and All Heart Kids, www.allheartkids.com, which is holding an inventory liquidation sale with savings of as much 60 percent on a wide range of uniform separates.

Be sure to check the website for coupon codes for even greater discounts.

Stars, an Avon shop featuring wedding gowns and women's special-occasion clothing, holds its annual sale. The event features dresses for the mothers of the bride and groom, cocktail dresses, wedding-gown samples and separates at 50 percent off. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Stars is in the Riverdale Farms shopping complex, 136 Simsbury Farms Road, Route 10. Information: 860-678-0590.

Thursday nights in August are "Girls' Nights Out" in Chester center. Merchants in town will be open late, and shops restaurants and galleries will be offering special deals. Check with local businesses for hours and details.

The Antiques Marketplace in Putnam holds its 17th annual customer appreciation sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Antiques and collectibles, offered by more than 350 dealers, will be discounted during the event.

Antiques Marketplace is at 109 Main St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information: 860-928-0442.

Favarh Thrift Store in Canton is cleaning house with a series of sales events. Friday and Saturday are dollar days, with all merchandise priced at just a buck.