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Sales on women’s clothing, store openings, deals on jewelry and a trunk show are some of the highlights of this week’s column.

James Hogan events

A few upcoming events are planned at James Hogan (301 State St., Greensboro; 378-9919).

The chic women’s clothing store’s semi-annual sale begins Sept. 15. The first item will be 50 percent off, and the second item of equal or lesser value is free.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12-14, Hogan’s couture collection will be featured.

On Sept. 21-26, the store will host a Pink Tartan stock and trunk show.

James Hogan is in the State Street Station shopping village, between North Elm and Church Streets north of downtown Greensboro.

BJ’s Club opening

BJ’s Wholesale Club is coming soon to Burlington.

The store is opening in the Alamance Crossing shopping center at 3186 Walden Lane.

BJ’s is offering two pre-opening specials: a 14-month membership for $40 and a rewards card membership for $70, which is $20 off regular price.

BJ’s had not announced a specific opening date by deadline.

Visit www.bjs.com/burlington or call (800) 257-2582.

Alamance Crossing

Besides BJ’s, a few more store openings are planned at Alamance Crossing.

This month, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s and Five Below are expected to open.

Pier 1 Imports is scheduled to open in October.

Preen Vintage sale

Take advantage of post-Labor Day sales at Preen Vintage Jewelry (3122-B Battleground Ave., Greensboro; 286-6169).

Items will be marked down Tuesday through Saturday.

The store recently added a chic-for-cheap room featuring bargains on jewelry.

The room also features a clearance area for final markdowns.

The Preen Vintage Jewelry is between Pisgah Church and Westridge roads.

This & That closes

This & That (3712-B Lawndale Drive, Greensboro) recently closed after eight years in business.

The knitting supply store sold items including yarn, needles, purses and jewelry.

Backpack seminar

Planning on taking a hike?

Get some pointers on what to put in your backpack and getting a good night’s sleep during a seminar at Great Outdoor Provision Co.’s Friendly Center store (3104 Northline Ave., Greensboro; 851-1331).

The seminar will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 21.

Cost is $5, which benefits the Boy Scouts of America’s North State Boy Scout Council in Greensboro.

Sign up in person at the Greensboro store or by phone at 851-1331.

Book signing

Kathryn Greeley, a North Carolina writer and interior designer, will sign copies of her new book at Replacements Ltd. (1089 Knox Road, McLeansville; 697-3000).

“The Collected Tabletop: Inspirations for Creative Entertaining” includes photographs of place settings and tabletop decorations, plus recipes that are easy to follow.

The book signing is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Call 297-3000, Ext. 2233, to learn more about the book signing.

Journeys sale

Get 30 percent to 50 percent off select styles through Monday at Journeys’ Four Seasons Town Centre location (294-1872).

The store sells clothes, shoes and accessories.

Sylvia’s Outlet sale

All women’s pants are on sale for $8 a pair at Sylvia’s Outlet (4654 U.S. 29, Greensboro; 621-6466).

The store also recently received a new selection of shoes and clothes.

Everything is currently 15 percent off.

Community yard sale

Here’s something fun and frugal to do next weekend: visit the News & Record’s community yard sale.

The annual event was rescheduled Saturday because of Hurricane Irene.

It’s being held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the News & Record’s parking lot in downtown Greensboro.

The $1 entry fee benefits the News & Record’s Newspaper in Education program and the United Way of Greater Greensboro.

It’s free for children 12 and younger.

For more information, visit www.news-record.com/nieyardsale.

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Contact Mike Fuchs at 484-1175 or michael.fuchs@news-record.com