I am a believer in shopping locally. If I can buy it in town, and can afford it (which usually I can), I will.
So, as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and now, Small Business Saturday approaches, I thought it would be a nice story about what deals are around. Are Lebanon businesses open on Black Friday and the Thanksgiving Day weekend? Are they offering holiday deals?
I put out the word to Nancy Chlarson with Partners for Progress and to Shelly Garrett with the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce. They forwarded my requests to the businesses on their email lists. And the special offers and deals poured into my inbox.
It wasn’t long before I realized Lebanon has so many special deals and offers for the holidays, I would not have room enough to print them in the paper! So here I am, in the infinite space of cyberspace, where I can tell you about the local deals right here in Lebanon.
Some of the deals surprised me, and may not be on the top of little Johnny or Jill’s Christmas list, such as David Gillott Tree Service. The offer is one free stump grind with any tree removal, good until up to 30 days after Thanksgiving.
Also on the home improvement front, Way West Upholster is offering Charlotte Fabric Line Fabric’s at 25 percent off, with a handmade soy candle or glycerin soap free on every order.
Solid Mfg & Supply is having a Black Friday special on selected chain saws, trimmers, leaf blowers, mowers and log splitters, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Black Friday. Westport to Willamette Antique and Trading Co. is offering “spin-a-discount.” Customers may receive 10 to 30 percent off their purchases, beginning Black Friday through Christmas Eve.
Gift items range from discounts on alarms, amps and speaker boxes at ProAuto to homemade, hand-spun gifts and yarn at Humming Angels Alpacas, open seven days a week from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with the added bonus of seeing baby alpacas.
Sunflower Hill Farm also offers hand-spun, hand-crafted goods, as well as farm fresh eggs and spinners roving. At Teen Challenge, everything will be 50 percent off on Black Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26. Visit Peggy’s Alaskan Cabbage Patch bed and breakfast for quilts, quilting supplies and tips.
Downtown, visit the Handcrafted in Linn County store at 605 Main St. This store is a seasonal one, offering art and gifts by Linn County artists and crafters. Speaking of crafters, the American Legion is having its annual holiday bazaar on Friday and Saturday.
Gateway Imprints will be closed all weekend so employees may spend it with family, but will have 15 percent off personalized Christmas gifts the week after Thanksgiving.
Other gifts include Caribbean cruise specials through Sparks Travel Agency. Photography sessions booked on Black Friday through Brandi Varnell Photography are 40 percent off. Book a wedding and receive 30 percent off.
Open a personal checking account at Chase bank in Lebanon and receive a $100 cash reward.
At Stacey’s Clothes Corral, $1 deals can be found on clothes for babies and adults.
Looking for some health and beauty specials? Lebanon has them. Glitterati Crew Salon has Thanksgiving specials, and is by appointment. The Wellness Consultants is offering a detox package for a 10-day metabolic diet, along with a shaker and detox guide.
Food is on special this weekend, too. Mark’s Ridge Winery will have a Thanksgiving Open House from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 25 through 27. You can listen to a live pianist while browsing arts and crafts, eating pulled beef stew and freshly baked breads, and, of course, tasting wines. Entrance is $10. Cases of wine will be 20 percent off through Dec. 24.
Peacock East will feature the band Fate 55 on Wednesday night. They will be open Thanksgiving Day 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. At MegaFoods, you can get a full Thanksgiving dinner for $24.98 through Nov. 29, while supplies last.
Take part in the agri-tourism by visiting the “Holidays on the Trail” event, Nov. 25 through Dec. 24, and enjoy the scenic tour of family-owned farms, nurseries, boutiques and galleries along the way. Find “2 Rivers Country Trail” on Facebook for more information.
These are only the deals that arrived to me on deadline. I am sure there are more local businesses with fantastic deals and gift ideas. Give them a chance.
