There are sale and then there are Ten Thousand Village bag sales.
Aphaphanh Nussbaum, manager of Ten Thousand Villages, 115 S. Main St., Bluffton, announced that the Main Street shop will have a One Day Only Bag Sale.
"Take 20% off everything you fit in the shopping bag this Saturday, Nov. 12," Nussbaum told The Icon.
Regular store hours are:
Monday-Wednesday 9 to 5
Thursday 1 to 5
Friday-Saturday 9 to 5
Call Ten Thousand Villages at (419) 358-7233 for more information.
Village Cut & Curl, 212 Cherry St., Bluffton, is planning a a Cut-a-thon on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help raise money for Bluffton Relay for Life.
Lynda Best said, "If you bring in a canned good (for the Bluffton food pantry) you will get a discount. We also will be having a discount on feather extensions that day also."
Call for a appointment or walk in's welcome first-come first-serve.
The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., Bluffton, is planning its third annual "Cans for Cookies Drive," according to owners John and Sharon Calvelage.
Here's how it works: During the week of Tuesday, Nov. 15, to Saturday, Nov. 19, customers who bring in canned items get a cookie for each item donated.
"Bring in 12 items and get a dozen free cookies," says Sharon.
All donated food will be given to the Bluffton Food Pantry. The Dough Hook's hours are Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. It's phone number is 419-369-4264.
BB Investments and Beyond Budgeting will hold an Economic Briefing 2011 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall, according to Beth A. Boehr.
Robert Ostrander, president, Centerpoint Life Planning and Savings Without Sacrifice, is the presenter.
Following the briefing, for those interested in attending, there will be a reception with refreshments at Beyond Budgeting/BB Investments, 119 Vine St., Bluffton. That will include a question-answer session with Ostrander.
Due to the huge demand, Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., will extend its Customer Appreciation Day to Sunday, according to Pete and Kim Suter.
Sunday's hours are noon to 6 p.m. Customers who purchase $10 or more at Shirley's receive a $5 gift card. Several great give aways take place all day long.
Stratton Auto Sales, 220 N. Main St., Bluffton, is offering a $109 pre-winter car care special during November and December.
The offer includes:
*Oil and filter change
*4-tire rotation and inspection
*Multi-point inspection
*Anti-freeze drain and refill
*Balance 4 tires
*Battery/charging sytem check
oCheck heating system
Call Stratton Auto Sales at 419-358-1900. For a printer-friendly coupon of the $109 coupon print the attachment at the bottom of this story. This offer expires Dec. 31, 2011.
