Sgt James and Sgt Folmer from The Plaza North Army Recruiting Office ringing the bell in front of Kmart for the Salvation Army in 2010
We are delighted to be hosting the Petaluma Salvation Army bell ringers at The Plaza North again this year. We hope that you can tuck some change into a kettle during this season.
Here are some of the things the local corps does in this community.
- Volunteers have sorted and distributed more than 70 tons of grocery items to Petaluma residents
- They have distributed 2,004 food boxes in the last year
- At Thanksgiving, the corps provides food boxes for 125 families
- At Christmas the corps distributes gifts for 562 children and food boxes for 158 families.
- In the last year, the corps has provided $20,000 for utility assistance for low income, disabled and elderly Petalumans.
- Locally, the Petaluma Corps has three trained and prepared Disaster Crews ready to respond to emergencies and disasters.
- The visitation volunteers visit Petaluma nursing homes. visiting 750 citizens in nursing homes and distributing 360 gifts.
- The local Petaluma corps operates a four unit family transitional housing program.
The Salvation Army will be stationed at either or both Kmart and CVS on Tuesdays through Saturdays, throughout the holiday season.
If you are interested in being part of the Petaluma Salvation Army volunteer bellringing force, check out their online kettle calendar and then call the corps at (707)769-0716 to schedule a day.
In the meanwhile, we thought you’d get a kick out of Mr. Bean doing his civic duty as a Salvation Army volunteer.
Start your day right with a smoothie. Available at GNC for only $19.99
GNC has some pretty cool gift ideas available at the store.
The on-the-go blender is only $19.99 and includes all the accessories you need for quick, healthy blending and mixing. Plus the blending unit turns into a cup with its own lid for on-the-go convenience. What a great well-priced gift for a student or a busy parent.
Introducing the GNC On-The-Go Blender
In just seconds, make your smoothies or shakes and take them with you! Stylish and compact, the On-The-Go Blender is designed to look great in any kitchen. The powerful 300 watt motor, dual speed option, plus pulse control deliver premium performance. Use the extra large 28oz cup to make and take your morning smoothie with you – just don’t forget the leak proof to-go lid. Make of premium stainless steel and shatter resistant BPA free plastic, you will get a quality blending system. All cups and lids are dishwasher safe – making cleanup a breeze!
The 6 Piece Set Includes:
- 2 – BPA Free 28oz Cups
- 2 – Leak Proof To-Go Lids
- 1 – Ultra Sharp Stainless Steel Mixing Blade
- 1 – Powerful Stainless Steel Base with 300 Watt Motor
- Includes GNC’s Custom Recipe Book with Healthy, Delicious Smoothies
Another great GNC appliance is the the Deluxe Juicer, available for the holiday price of only $39.99. Such a terrific, useful and economical gift for a healthy start in 2012.
Start your year off right with a juicer for healthy living every day.
Introducing the GNC Deluxe Juicer
Maximize health nutrition with the GNC Deluxe Juicer! This sleek, stainless steel Deluxe Juicer creates delicious and nutritious fruit and vegetable juice in seconds. The powerful 700 watt motor handles whole fruits and vegetables with ease and pulverizes while retaining the beneficial vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from fruits and vegetables. Use the convenient juice pitcher to store for later or for multiple cups of juice. The dual speed control is simple to use and makes juicing easy. The micromesh filter reduces excess foam leaving you with great tasting foam-free juice. Dishwasher safe parts make cleanup a breeze.
- Features Two Speed Controls
- Powerful 700 Watt Motor
- Convenient Juice Pitcher and Pulp Container
- Large Feed Tube
- Dishwasher Safe
Both items are available at The Plaza North GNC.
Call for availability, supplies are limited.
GNC is located at 277 North McDowell (between Kmart and CVS). Phone: (707) 763-4772
Here's the Fuji Express Lunch Bento
Fuji Japanese Restaurant has just rolled out their $7.95 Express Bento Lunch
The Bento Box includes 4 pieces of California roll, chicken teriyaki, soup, salad and Rice.
This special is available at lunch only!
Fuji is located in The Plaza North at 255 N McDowell Blvd (between Kmart and Hobbytown). Phone: (707) 778-8600.
The Starbucks Holiday Store is officially open!
Starbucks makes for the perfect gift.
Gift cards can be easily mailed in a Christmas card or stuffed in a stocking.
For a great hostess gift, how about grabbing a couple of pounds of some of their famous Christmas blend? Or a box or bag of their other beverage choices? Throw in a mug or some brewing equipment and you’re good to go.
Check out the Starbucks Christmas 2011 website for merchandise sale dates.
The Plaza North Starbucks is located at 205 N. McDowell Blvd. Phone (707) 763-2741. Come by, get a hot drink, and sit for awhile in the fireplace lounge.
This is the time of year when we think about others – and there is no better way to show our caring and concern than by donating food to those in need.
Royal Tan and Spa has set up a food barrel in their lobby. They will be accepting non perishable food throughout the holidays on behalf of the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
According to the Redwood Empire Food Bank website, the non-perishable foods that families and children need most are: canned tuna and chicken,beans and rice, canned soups, canned fruits, boxed and canned juices, peanut butter, pasta, canned stews, canned vegetables, breakfast cereal.
Royal Tan and Spa is even offering a special incentive: for every five cans of food, customers can earn a free upgrade to the next level of tanning bed or one bonus buck per can to be applied to customer accounts for any product of your choosing.
Royal Tan and Spa is located at 281 North McDowell Blvd (between Kmart and CVS). Phone: (707) 778-0288.
Subway has a super duper deal for the holidays – purchase a $25 gift card and receive a free 6″ subway sandwich on the spot.
Who would like a Subway gift card for Christmas? The simpler question is, who wouldn’t want one? This is the perfect gift and the perfect fit for just about anyone.
The promotion lasts ’til the end of the year.
December is also Customer Appreciation Month at SUBWAY® restaurants! They are thanking their customers for being such big fans by offering the regular 6-inch Cold Cut Combo or Meatball Marinara for just $2 each! This special offer is only available during December – so hurry in!
Lots of good reasons to visit Subway!
The Plaza North Subway is located at is located at 221 N. McDowell, near Starbucks. Phone: (707) 765-0240.
The great gals at Beauty Worx Salon and Supply are at it again – helping the local community.
Between now and mid-December, Beauty Worx is hosting a food barrel from the Petaluma Kitchen. Food collected will go towards the emergency food boxes and meal preparations provided every week to families in need.
According to The Petaluma Kitchen website, the most needed items are: Canned Vegetables,#10 Size Canned Vegetables, Green beans, Corn, Potatoes, Salad Dressings, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Canned Stews, Pork and Beans, Tuna, Hot Dogs, Lunch Meats, Ground Beef, Ham, Turkey, Spaghetti Sauce, Pasta Noodles, Garlic Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Sugar, stainless steel scrubbers, Mops, Brooms and kitchen cleaning supplies.
All donors will receive an on-the-spot 15% discount on retail purchases at the store.
Beauty Worx is located at 287 North McDowell Blvd (between Kmart and CVS). Phone (707) 766-8094
‘Tis the season to be sniffling…
But not if you get a jump on the flu by getting your shots at CVS. The pharmacy is accepting walk-ins for flu shots during pharmacy operating hours: Mondays through Fridays 8 am to 9 pm, Saturdays 9 am to 6 pm and Sundays 10 am to 6 pm.
CVS accepts some insurance plans. Without a qualifying plan flu shots cost $29.99, however full pay customers receive a $5 CVS gift card. Pretty good deal!
The Plaza North CVS is located at 291 North McDowell Boulevard. Phone (707) 778-6112.
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Hi there: Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving – now it’s time to shop!
We are doing regular updates on Thanksgiving weekend sales and specials at our stores – click on the Facebook icon to preview what’s going on or simply “like” us at facebook.com/theplazanorthshoppingcenter
Several of our stores are open on Thanksgiving Day for your shopping and dining convenience:
CVS: Store Hours 7 am – midnight, Pharmacy 9 am - 2 pm 778-6112
Kmart: 9am – 9 pm 778-6234
Raleys: 6 am – 3 pm 766-6700
Starbucks: 6 am – 3 pm 763-2741
Subway: 9 am – 9 pm 765-0240
Yummy!
OK. The oven is full of turkeys, potatoes, stuffing, side dishes and pies. Plus you’re exhausted!
Let Old Chicago Pizza in The Plaza North handle dinner this week. They deliver, so you don’t even need to leave the house – the food comes right to your door. Check out the Old Chicago online menu for inspiration. Don’t forget that Old Chicago also has salads and fresh cookies.
Here’s a coupon from Valpak to sweeten the deal.
Old Chicago Pizza and Delivery is located at 203 N. McDowell (next door to Starbucks). Phone (707) 766-8600
Do you like to be “in the know? We do too and we like to keep our customers “in the know” also.
For all the latest news, discounts, coupons, recipes, holiday gift ideas and updates from the merchants and management of The Plaza North Shopping Center, “like” us on Facebook. Look for us at facebook.com/theplazanorthshoppingcenter
Royal Tan and Spa is having a holiday open house this Friday, November 18 from 3-7 pm. Free appetizers and drinks, free chair massages, skin analysis, discounts on products and services, giveaways, raffles, and much more.
Royal Tan and Spa is located at 281 North McDowell Blvd (between Kmart and CVS). Phone: (707) 778-0288.
Inksale is conveniently located across the driveway from Kmart on the Trader Joe's side
We recently strolled into Inksale to pick up some printer cartridges. We have found that this little gem of a store has taken good care of us and our office needs over the years. Along with cartridges, we’ve bought specialty printer paper, blank dvds and cds, media storage and much more. As per their name, Inksale is best known for the large selection of inkjet, laser and copier toner and fax film/ribbon supplies. Cartridges are available in a choice of original, compatible or remanufactured. All this and at discounted prices, too!
Out of the area? Not to worry, Inksale.com’s website features some of their more popular items and you can get your merchandise delivered to your door. Want something that’s not on the site? Call the store at 1-800 ink-sale (465-7253) for assistance.
And there’s more! Inksale has a coupon on Money Mailer right now for some pretty significant savings on cartridges. Go into the site, type in the local zip code (94954), pick out the coupon and print it up. If you forget to bring the coupon with you, not to worry. Money Mailer also has a phone app so you always have your coupons right with you wherever you are. Inksale is located at 259 North McDowell Blvd (Across the driveway from Kmart on the Trader Joe’s side). Phone: (707) 763-1818. Store hours are: M-F 10am-6pm, Sat.10am-5pm, Sun. Closed.
Thinking about a sandwich? Subway's here!
We are thrilled to announce that Subway Sandwiches has opened at The Plaza North. We tested Subway out for lunch on Saturday and delicious doesn’t begin to describe the sandwiches, salads and cookies!
In addition to the signature Subway sandwich menu , Subway also has a salad and a breakfast menu. Oh yeah, we mentioned cookies, too, didn’t we?
Our new Subway is located at 221 N. McDowell, next door to Starbucks.
