Community Corner
Frugal Family: Where Would You Like to Save Money This Week?
Discounted entertainment & free food.
Stone Mountain Park Campground, 770-498-5710
The Deal: Stone Mountain Park is offering a great deal to families new to camping who want to experience the great outdoors together. The special offer, called “Ready, Set, Camp!” means that for $99 (plus the site rental fee, which ranges from $25-$45 a night), you can arrive at your campsite to find the 4-person tent already set up, with 4 sleeping pads inside, ready to go. Best of all, the tent and pads are yours to keep; you’ll just have to set it up yourselves next time. Offer only available when booked online. Click here to book and for a list of everything else you’ll need to bring.
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Good Through: December 31, 2011, excluding Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day weekends.
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Main Street Village, 947 Main Street, Stone Mountain 770-465-6551
The Deal: Most dolls are 50% off, and currently all toys are 25% off. Lots to choose from!
Good Through: Indefinitely, but call before you go. They keep irregular hours (currently only open Thursday – Sunday afternoons).
4987 LaVista Road, Tucker 770-621-0289
The Deal: Aqua Salon has many has many offers to save you money on quality hair care. They offer “Terrific Tuesdays,” with $10-20 off regular prices of services, including cuts and color. Also, if you book your next color or highlights appointment on a “Social Friday,” the haircut is free. They do request that you make “secure appointments” for these discounts – once you’ve made the appointment, it can’t be rebooked or canceled. New customers can also go to their web site for a coupon for 10% off services at your first appointment.
Good Through: Ongoing. Click here or call for more details.
4394 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker 770-493-8002
The Deal: Daily lunch specials for just $6.95 include soup, appetizer, and entrée. Choose from 20 entrees.
Good Through: Ongoing.
The Avenues at Webb Gin, 1350 Scenic Highway, Snellville 770-979-0138
The Deal: Free storytime and fun activities every Wednesday and Saturday morning at 11 am. On Saturday, stick around for the free “Nook for Newbies” class at 1 pm to learn about how to use Barnes & Noble’s answer to the Kindle.
Good Though: Ongoing. Storytime offered every Wednesday and Saturday at 11 am; Nook class offered Saturdays at 1 pm.
The Avenue at Webb Gin, 1250 Scenic Highway, Snellville 770-978-1800
The Deal: For a fun date night activity, try out the Wine Tasting Event at Gary’s Bistro. $20 per person gets you a taste of 6 different wines, plus a full buffet and live music.
Good Through: 5:30-9:00 pm March 23.
The Avenue at Webb Gin, 1350 Scenic Highway, Snellville 770-736-4799
The Deal: Do your kids love the Calico Critters? If so, bring them to Learning Express this Saturday, March 26, to meet Mrs. Fisher Cat. She’ll be there from 10 am to 6 pm – don’t forget your camera!
Good Through: Mrs. Fisher Cat will make her appearance March 26 only, but come to Learning Express any time!
Lilburn
– BRIGADOON
Parkview High School, 998 Cole Drive, Lilburn
The Deal: Parkview’s Drama Department is presenting Brigadoon this weekend. Tickets are just $7 for adults and $5 for students, so it’s a little culture for a great deal. Brigadoon is an acclaimed Lerner & Lowe musical. Although it’s suitable for all ages, it may be a little over the heads of young children. Click here for a synopsis.
Good Through: Shows are March 24-26 at 7:30 pm and March 27 at 2:30 pm.
La Fiesta at Beaver Ruin, 745 Beaver Ruin Road, Suite 1400, Lilburn 770-279-9500
The Deal: “Beat the Clock” Mondays and Tuesdays. Call between 5 and 8 pm and get one large one topping pizza for the price of the time you call your order in (for example, call at 5:32 pm and your pizza will be $5.32).
Good Through: Ongoing
