From SMS: Small Business Saturday and Open House in Shaw 11/26

This Saturday (November 26, 2011) is Small Business Saturday, a great excuse to patronize our fantastic local businesses and knock out some holiday shopping.  It's also the date of the semi-annual Shaw Main Streets open house, so the day will be full of fun and prizes.

From Shaw Main Streets::

Free Food, Drinks, Shopping Bags, Posters, and Prizes at Small Business Saturday in Shaw, 11/26/11, 1-4 PM

On Saturday, November 26, 2011, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Shaw will celebrate Small Business Saturday, as part of a nationwide shop local promotion sponsored by American Express. This is the second year for the national promotion, but the first time DC Main Streets will participate. Bus posters featuring three Shaw businesses are part of the overall promotional package.

Check out the activities taking place on Saturday and come out and join the fun. Get free reduced size color reproductions of the Metro bus ads autographed by the business owners, and free Shaw Main Streets recyclable shopping bags, while supplies last.

Here's the schedule of events:

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Open House at participating Shaw Businesses. Free SMS Open House Passports available at each location will entitle you to enter a drawing for prizes from all participating businesses. Each business will provide free food samples, refreshments, or special offer coupons. Passports can be picked up at the three businesses featured in the bus ad campaign (see below), and other participating businesses.

1:30 PM: Poster signing at Wagtime Pet Spa and Boutique, 1232 9th Street, NW. Free 11" x 14" posters will be available, while supplies last.

2:30 PM: Poster signing at Cheryl A. Lofton and Associates and A Divine Shine, 719-723 T Street, NW. Free 11" x 14" posters will be available, while supplies last.

3:30 PM: Poster signing at Nellie's Sports Bar, 900 U Street, NW. Free 11" x 14" posters will be available, while supplies last. 4:00 PM: Drawing for prizes, Old City Green, 902 N Street, NW.