Isn’t that a unique post title?! Moving on…
Anoka County Suburban Fair runs through Sunday, August 1. Enjoy music at the bandshell, live entertainment, a tractor pull, and plenty of activities for children. Visit the Anoka County Fair website for more information and a full schedule of events.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Looking for mid-year tax help? Visit a Jackson Hewitt location today (July 29) for a free 5-point tax check up to help you figure out what you need to do now to prepare for next year’s taxes. If you can’t make it to the office today, you can also leave a comment on their Facebook page. Participating locations are in Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and St. Paul. (Thanks, Ka-Blog!)
Turn Style Consignment Stores. The summer clearance sale begins this week at all Turn Style locations. All green tickets items are 75% off, including clothing, shoes, belts, purses and jewelry. There are numerous locations throughout the Twin Cities, so you should be able to find one near you. (Thanks, Deal Spotter!)
Guys and Dolls at Mounds View Community Theatre. Get discounted tickets (half-off) to performances on July 30 and 31 at 7:30pm. Full price tickets are $12-$16, but you’ll get them for just $6-$8 when you order through Goldstar.com. This performance is getting rave reviews!
Little Canada Canadian Days will be held at Spooner Park from July 30-August 1. Stop by to get your fill at the corn feed or pancake breakfast or let your kids check out the parades, playland, creative corner, and more.
New Hope City Day. If you live in New Hope and would like to know more about what’s going on in your town, attend the City Day open house event from 9am-12pm on Saturday, July 31. You’ll be able to speak with members of the city council and staff, plus take tours of the police department, watch tumbling demonstrations, and more. Weather permitting, most activities will be held outside in front of City Hall.
Your turn: What other consignment stores (not thrift stores) do you regularly shop at in the Twin Cities area?
A little far for me to go but i love theater
I don’t go to consignment stores often, but do use Craigslist.org and Ebay.com for a lot of purchase I make….purses, shoes, clothes. Admittedly I have to work a little harder doing it that way because I have to go out find what I want try it on, then look for it on those sites, but it’s worth it to save some money.
For your South Metro readers, the Scott County Fair is also this weekend:
http://www.scottcountyfair.com/
And for East/Central Metro, St Paul’s Rice Street Festival:
http://www.ricestreetfestival.org/
Second Impressions is located in the Little Canada/Vadnais Heights area. It is a smaller privately owned shop. http://www.secondimpressionsboutique.com/index.html
I’ve also heard great things about Encore in Eden Prairie: http://www.encorecb.com/
My teenage daughter and I go to NU LOOK in South Minneapolis. They have a true “bargain basement” and we have found some name brand finds!!
Just saw a billboard on my way to work. Free admission to Canterbury tonight 7pm.