We've scoured the neighborhood for deals, so you won't have to!
Welcome back to our weekly rundown of five local deals to help with your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting, we're saving you time as well as money. This Presidents Day week, we scoured our local sources and came up with deals on taking the family out for pottery-making or dessert (or both); mom's shopping; clearing some space in your house; and a steal of a deal on hair care products. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any. 1. Unique Women's Fashions: Amano women's boutique, 7034 Carroll Ave. Deal: Save 20 percent each month on clothing, shoes, jewelry and more when you sign up for e-mail discounts. A coupon for a different item category will be sent to you every month Good through: Ongoing (see …
Veterans Plaza is now home to a ice rink that's attracting ice skaters young and old.
Calling all ice skaters: Downtown Silver Spring's new ice rink is open and business is brisk. "We've been pretty busy, especially the weekends," said Mercedes Gavigan, a manager trainee for Tri-State Ice Management, LLC, the company that was recently awarded the contract to manage the rink. "The Sunday after [Christmas] was insane. It was very intense." Gavigan, a former high school ice hockey player, estimated that there were about 500 ice skaters who braved the chilly temps to take a spin on the ice. Silver Spring resident Gabriela Newburgh, 9, her sister Cristina, 4, and their parents ventured to the ice rink during this holiday week to check out the new business on the block. Gabriela said that she wanted "to get out in the fresh …
Elizabeth Forbes Wallace
8:32 pm on Friday, December 31, 2010
Be sure to grab to warm hot cocoa at Adega's and watch the skaters circle and twirl from a cozy seat just above the rink. more ›