RISON - Local businesses in the downtown area are joining together to kick off the holiday shopping season with a Holiday Open House next Thursday, Nov. 16 with special offers and extended hours through 7 p.m.
Participating this year in the Holiday Open House are Rison Pharmacy, My Berry Patch, Main Street Cafe, Twisted Mule Mercantile, Pizza Pro, Salon 7, Anytime Smoothie, El Girasol, Triple Cross BBQ and the Cleveland County Herald.
Note that opening hours at each business varies, but all will be open through 7 p.m.
The Twisted Mule, Rison Pharmacy, My Berry Patch, Cleveland County Herald and Salon 7 are set to welcome shoppers with storewide discounts, door prizes, refreshments and more.
Restaurants will have special deals on meals during the Holiday Open House. (See OPEN HOUSE on page 3) (continued from page 1) El Girasol will offer special prices on select dishes including the papa fajita, burrito mexicano and shrimp marinado.
Pizza Pro will offer a $24.99 special that includes one large pizza of your choice, one medium cheesesticks order and one medium order of cinnamon sticks.
Triple Cross BBQ will have a $6.50 deal on a half stuffed baked potato and drink.
Main Street Cafe will have dinner specials, hot chocolate and cookies. A special guest from the North Pole is also expected to appear.
Anytime Smoothie will offer a "Two Can Dine for $14.99" meal including two burgers, fries and tea or lemonade.