Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Saturday is your chance to shop small and win prizes
As in years past, the event promises a day packed with shopping opportunities.
It's time for some retail therapy, because next weekend is your annual opportunity to get your Christmas shopping underway while supporting local businesses and earning the chance to win a reward of your own.
The Saturday following Thanksgiving marks the date of two local traditions: Small Business Saturday® and the Ladies Night Block Party.
Your two chances to "Shop Small" begin with Small Business Saturday®, which will run throughout the day.
Sundance observes this holiday shopping tradition with the Punch Card Raffle, which encourages the community to take a closer look at the stores available in town.
To take part, simply spend a minimum of $5 in participating stores in Sundance and ask the retailer to initial your punch card. When you have ten initials on your card, you can turn it in to any participating retailer or Sundance State Bank.
Your completed card is one entry into a drawing for $250 in Sundance Bucks.
You may complete as many punch cards as you like and must turn them in by December 4. The drawing will be held on December 6 during the Lighted Parade (you need not be present to win).
Small Business Saturday was launched in 2010 by American Express to honor the small businesses at the core of every thriving neighborhood. It takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage people to bring more holiday shopping to those small businesses.
On the evening of November 30, the shopping extravaganza really gets underway.
Head to the Sundance State Bank meeting room adjacent to the post office at 5 p.m. to kick off Ladies Night, an evening of shopping and wine.
Around 25 vendors and a number of businesses are currently confirmed to be taking part in an event that encourages you to treat yourself and your loved ones while sipping wine and enjoying the company of friends.
Discounted tickets can be snagged in advance from Wild West Espresso and Serendipity Floral and will be entered into a second raffle to win $50 in Sundance Bucks, plus additional gifts from businesses. Full-priced tickets can also be purchased on the evening of the event.
Your ticket includes a wine glass, shopping bag and punch cards, which you will receive when you check in.
Each stop along the shopping route will feature items from the business and/or the vendors located within. You can expect to find everything from books and photography to crafts, jellies and fams, beauty items, décor and jewelry.
