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I asked readers in last week’s Savvy Shopper column to share memories of Blumenthal’s amid news the iconic clothing store is closing July 1.

Julee Marshall remembers her grandfather, W.H. Ingram, taking her to Blumenthal’s in the late 1950s when she was about 4 years old.

At the time, the store was on South Elm Street by the railroad tracks downtown.

“It was the only place he shopped for his overalls, and I wanted my own overalls so I could look like grandpa,” Marshall says.

Read more in my Savvy Shopper column.

Check out a map of this weekend's yard sales in the Triad.

Everything at Karat Gold Corner in Greensboro is 40 percent off amid plans by the owner to close the store May 31.

The store sells everything from a $15,000 emerald and diamond ring to sterling silver jewelry that’s less than $100.

Lorraine Dodds, 95, is closing her store after 42 years in business.

“The reason I’m closing is because of my age, and I have no family to leave it to,” Dodds told me.
 

Members of the military and veterans can get a 10 percent discount at Sears Outlet stores Saturday as part of Armed Forces Day.

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Lorraine Dodds, 95, loves her job.

But after 42 years, Dodds made the tough decision to close her jewelry store May 31.

“The reason I’m closing is because of my age, and I have no family to leave it to,” said Dodds, owner of Karat Gold Corner (1809 Pembroke Road, 272-2325).

Dodds, a certified gemologist and appraiser, opened the store with the help of her late husband, David, in 1970.

Her love of jewelry isn’t surprising when you consider her rich family history.

Read more in Thursday's Savvy Shopper column.

Get in shape for free this summer at Center City Park.

In May, the park is hosting fitness classes Monday and Wednesday.

Today's weather is not looking so hot, so expect tonight's event to be canceled (if it hasn't been canceled already).

You can check Center City Park's Facebook page for cancelation updates.

• May 16 Masala Bhangra with Cortney Wilson/FiF Element
• May 21 Boot Camp with Sean Wells
• May 23 Jazzercise with Jazzercise of Greensboro
• May 28 Salsa with Pedro Montoya
• May 30 Yoga with Ann Fitzmaurice (bring a mat)

Bob Blumenthal has poured his heart and soul into his store, a well-known Greensboro shopping institution since his father Abe opened it downtown in 1926.

“The store is like my other woman,” said Blumenthal, 68, seated on a stool in the back of Blumenthal’s Big & Tall (4620 W. Market St.; 851-5999).

But that will soon end.

“The doctor has given me a certain time limit that I have to live,” he said. “He said 'You might want to get your affairs in order.’”

Read more in my Savvy Shopper column.