On Sale: Good buys on skis and shelves

Sunday’s the final day for Ski Center’s Winter Kickoff Sale. Get a deal on last season’s merchandise or special pricing on 2012 gear. All last year’s skis, snowboards and clothing are 20 to 50 percent off. Also, check out clearance items: Men’s 2009/2010 Dynastar skis, originally $1,050, are $449. Noon-5 p.m. Just off 49th and Massachusetts Avenue NW, 202-966-4474. skicenter.com .

Don’t delay getting organized, especially when all shelving is 25 percent off at the Container Store. Need more counter/storage space in your kitchen? The InterMetro Shelving baker’s rack with adjustable sturdy shelves, a utensils rail and maple butcher-block-top work surface is reduced from $200.90 to $150.65. Through Oct. 16 at area locations and containerstore.com.

Give your abode curbside appeal by planting fall mums and pansies from Homestead Gardens. Pansies in four-inch pots are now 89 cents each; eight-inch pot mums are three for $15. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. 743 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, 410-798-5000; 522 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 410-384-7966. homesteadgardens.com.

At Reincarnations Furnishings’ sidewalk sale Oct. 8, discontinued and dented items will be marked down 50 to 80 percent. Score a leather sofa for $600. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 1401 14th St. NW, 202-319-1606. reincarnationsfurnishings.com.

— Janet Bennett Kelly