Retail Therapy: Summertime treats in January

Free fro: Expect long lines at Yogurtland locations from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, as fans gather for the annual Frozen Yogurt Day celebration. Visitors will be handed a commemorative cup to fill to the brim with free yogurt and toppings. This year’s special flavors will include Hershey favorites like York Peppermint Pattie. Information: yogurt-land.com.

We all scream: If ice cream is more your speed than fro-yo, fear not. Saturday, enjoy a regular scoop of ice cream for $1.31 plus tax at Baskin-Robbins. Area locations include 1220 Bison Ave., Suite A1, Newport Beach; 1927 Harbor Blvd., Suite D, Costa Mesa; 1460 Baker St., Costa Mesa; and 15333 Culver Drive, Suite 440, Irvine. Information: baskinrobbins.com.

Bling out your home: Sparkles Home, 11182 Regina Way, Garden Grove, will host its first Warehouse Clearing Sample Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Enjoy blow-out prices on everything from placemats to pillows to towel sets, as well as an array of iron-on rhinestone T-shirt designs. Information: (888) 986-7105.

Bag a deal: The Assistance League of Laguna Beach’s Thrift Shop, 526 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, will hold its annual Baubles and Bags Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 5. Enjoy bargain prices on high-end handbags and jewelry. Information: allagunabeach.org.

Window dressing: The Orange County Great Park will present a free Living Room Talk from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the park’s Palm Court Arts Complex. The park entrance is at Sand Canyon Avenue and Marine Way in Irvine. This month’s speaker will be Neil Wright, the in-store experience director for Pacific Sunwear and an expert in visual merchandising and experiential marketing. Held in collaboration with Arts Orange County, the monthly Living Room Talks feature some of the county’s top artists and entrepreneurs. Information: (949) 724-6880 or ocgp.org.

Have a hot sale tip, or know about a new local business that you think deserves a little attention? Contact CANDICE BAKER at candicebaker@gmail.com.