Shop Local Days are Here!
May 14th and 15th
Activities include a sidewalk sale, promotions at participating retailers, and grand prize raffle.
Spend $10 at one or more participating retailers and you could win $200 in prizes! Enter at each location with a participating purchase.
Buying local supports a healthy Sandwich Economy.
Participating retailers with promotions for the weekend:
The Bee-Hive Tavern- 406 Route 6A
Specials featuring local ingredients at lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast. Sale on "Edible Communities" cookbook. Two and Three course menu for new tastes of local honey, cod, scallops, and lobster. Gift Certificate donor for raffle.
Beth's Special Tea's- 16 Jarves Street
Fresh baked pastries, sandwiches, fresh brewed flavored coffee and special tea. Gift certificate donor for raffle.
Cafe Chew- 4 Merchants Road
Creative sandwiches and salads, fresh brewed coffee. Gift certificate donor for raffle.
Canterbury Liquors-331 Cotuit Road
Wine tastings inside with wine promotions on walkway with wine experts. Craft brew tastings inside with promotions and brew experts on walkway. Single malt scotch and single barrel bourbon tastings inside with promotions and experts on walkway. Free non-alcoholic giveaways. Gift certificate donor for raffle.
Collections Galley- 23A Jarves Street
Celebrating our 20th anniversary on May 14th with a meet the artist reception from 3 - 7 pm. There will be door prizes and refreshments. Gift certificate donor for raffle.
Giving Tree Gallery- 550 Route 6A
Celebrate the "new" apple of the Giving Tree with the opening of the Appelle Boutique. Clothe's and other fun items as well as refreshments.
Glass Studio on Cape Cod- 470 Route 6A
All day glass blowing demonstrations, free suncatcher with purchase.
Heart of Stone- 130 Route 6A
Unique sgifts and jewelry. Gift certificate donor for raffle.
Lelli's Pizza- 8 Merchant Road Unit #7
Celebrating our One year anniversary. Enjoy weekend long specials, food sampling, raffles, and discount coupons. Gift certificate donor for raffle.
MacKillop's Bakery- 89 Route 130, Forestdale
Free "tartan" cookie with any purchase.
Seeaside Antiques- 124 Route 6A
Unique antiques and gift ideas.
Riverview School Second-View Thrift Shop- 451 Route 6A
Discount of 20% on Satruday, May 14th.
Scenic Roots- 349 Route 6A
Celebrating 25 years and a brand new name! Gardening Seminars, raffles, give-away, BBQ and more. More information at www.scenicrootsgardencenter.com. Gift certificate donor for raffle.
The Spotted Cod- 153 Main Street
Creative Cape Cod gifts. Gift certificate donor for raffle.
Titcomb's Bookshop- 432 Route 6A
Author, journalist, and radio host Howie Carr to sign new book, "Hitman: The Untold Story of Johnny Martorano" Sunday, May 15 5 - 7 pm.
The mission of Shop Sandwich First is to:
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EDUCATE about the depth and scope of the goods and services offered in Sandwich.
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CELEBRATE and preserve the unique character and traditions that shape and define our hometown.
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STRENGTHEN community by supporting and promoting a healthy local economy.
Why we support locally owned business:
- Locally owned businesses build strong communities by sustaining vibrant village centers, linking neighborhoods with economic and social relationships and contributing to local non-profits.
- Keeping dollars in the local economy – Compared to chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local community.
- In an increasingly homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character have an economic advantage.
- Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and, in some sectors provide better wages and benefits than chains do.
- Entrepreneurship fuels America’s economic innovation and prosperity, and serves as a key means for families to move out of low-wage jobs into the middle class.
- Local ownership ensures that important decisions - such as hiring, advertising and buying - are made by people who live in the community and who feel the impact of those decisions.
- Local stores require comparatively little infrastructure and make more efficient use of public services relative to big box stores and strip shopping malls.
- Environmental Sustainability – Vibrant, compact walkable town centers reduce sprawl, automobile use, habitat loss and air and water pollution.
- Competition and product diversity– a marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses ensures innovation, diversity and low prices over the long term.
Why join?
We could tell you all sorts of good reasons, but first of all it's been proven that shop local campaigns mean more business for you.
A survey from last holiday season showed that independent retailers in cities with active Shop Local movements reported much stronger holiday sales than those in cities without a Shop Local campaign. This was true in a similar survey from the year before.
Who should join?
All independent businesses - bakers, contractors, lawyers, accountants, car repairmen, retailers, restaurants, home businesses and many more!!
What are the benefits of joining?
- You will be included in a directory of local independent businesses.
- You will be able to participate in a "Shop Sandwich First Days" in 2011.
- Listing on our website
- Educational programs on shopping and eating locally, as well as green living are being planned.
How much will it cost you?
If you are a member of the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce, the cost is NOTHING at all!! With the support of the Sandwich Chamber and the New England Bookseller's Association, this year's membership is absolutely free to all qualifying Chamber members.
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