If you're gonna spend those dollars, you may as well do so in a way that's constructively beneficial to your local community, eh? Let's do this:

—From now until the 20th, Lille Boutique is taking 20% off their entire accessory collection, including bath/body products, jewelry, and cozy, cozy socks. Lille Boutique, 1007 E Burnside

Danner is returning with their film The Trembling Giant, which is about hunting and the title already makes me sad, but they assure me it's not a horror show. But if you like hunting? And boots (Danner boots)? Maybe you would like this. They have two screenings going down this week. Wednesday, Nov 13 (today!) & Thursday, Nov 14, Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, 6:30 pm, $6-8

—This evening marks a fresh new episode of NE Fremont's Shop the Block, with discounts and trunk shows up and down the street at businesses like Shop Adorn, Gazelle, and Amenity Shoes. Wednesday, Nov 13 (today!), NE Fremont between 41st & 42nd, 4-8 pm

—In an effort to promote downtown retail (or something), mayor Charlie Hales will introduce the downtown area's new outfit for the season: "Downtown sculptures will get into the spirit with holiday-themed ugly sweaters. The sculptures will be 'yarn bombed' by a local fiber-arts collective, bringing some additional festive fun to Downtown’s shopping core." So look forward to that! An come here his official remarks if you want, during which he promises to wear an ugly sweater of his own. : / Thursday, Nov 14, Pioneer Square, 1:30 pm

—And another thing about Danner: They are releasing a collaborative collection with fellow heritage brand Woolrich, called "Old Growth," which they are launching this week with live music from the Lonesome Billies and whiskey from the Multnomah Whiskey Library. Thursday, Nov 14, Danner, 1022 W Burnside, 6 pm

—And the week continues to come up heritage: Pendleton is also launching its new Thomas Kay collection, an homage to the company's founder, with 15% off Pendleton products during the event and 5% of proceeds benefiting the Fisher House Program. Thursday, Nov 14, Lizard Lounge, 1323 NW Irving, 4 pm

Grayling jewelry debuts as one of the new Bindery building's retail tenants, with a proper party featuring a $500 giveaway, live music, and... whiskey. Friday, Nov 15, 3115 NE Sandy, 5-9 pm

New Vintage Beauty is holding a customer appreciation sale with up to 50% off on haircare, skincare, and other products from lines like Oribe, Kevin Murphy, and Sachajuan. Oh, and champagne. Duh. Friday, Nov 15, New Vintage Beauty, 3864 N Mississippi, 6 pm