Old Towne Sales & Events – Aug 5

As usual, there is much ado about many things in Old Towne with lots of sales and events coming up in the next week or so! Below are the details. You may also check http://www.oldtownepetersburg.com/events.html any time for up to the minute information on Old Towne happenings. SALES/SPECIALS Signature Style Polish Pottery Shop 30% […]

August 5, 2009; 4:54 PM • by OTMG

As usual, there is much ado about many things in Old Towne with lots of sales and events coming up in the next week or so! Below are the details. You may also check http://www.oldtownepetersburg.com/events.html any time for up to the minute information on Old Towne happenings.

SALES/SPECIALS

Signature Style Polish Pottery Shop
30% OFF ALL POLISH POTTERY FOR MILITARY ID CARD HOLDERS through the end of August in the Old Towne Store!!! (show ID card for discount / no other discounts apply / prior purchases not eligible for discount)
Plus – SILENT AUCTION ON MOST ANTIQUE FURNITURE AUG 6-17 !! Come in and place your bid for great deals on satinwood bedroom furniture, antique oak armoire/curio/wine cupboard, dressers, antique Toddy trunk, small occasional tables, chairs, European pine bench, roll top desk, and more!
High bidders/winners will be notified after auction end (reserves apply).
Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 11-5 pm / CLOSED Tues & Wed – OPEN LATER for Friday for the Arts ! 13 W Old St, 804.733.4495 / http://polishpotteryshop.com
Penniston’s Alley
NEW ANTIQUES from several estates including sterling holloware, furniture, china and more! Remember they are open on Sundays, also. Call for hours, more details on the “just in stock” treasures – 722.0135 / pennistonsalley.com

Gardener’s Gate
is offering their “vintage collection” at 25% off. PLUS, those incredible handmade “Sweet Pea” soaps you’ve been getting from Emily at the Saturday Petersburg Farmer’s Market are available now at Gardener’s Gate (carried in store while Emily is out to have her baby). 12 Bollingbrook St., 861.1181. Open 10-5 Tues thru Fri and 10 – 4 Sat.

Yoga One
NO classes 8/11 or 8/13. Regarding the 930am class, due to most people being unavailable, we will NOT have class on 8/6 or 8/13.
We can do another 4 week session 8/20 thru 9/10 if there is interest. Or if it works better we could wait until September to start the next 4 week session. $35 for prior sign-up. Let me know of your interest.306 N. Sycamore (next to Longstreet’s). Yogaonepetersburg.com has up-to-the-minute updates.

Dixie Diner
Senior Citizen Appreciation Specials. Free coffee or tea with meal Monday – Friday 7 am – 11 am. Ask for their special Senior menu. Senior Bingo Tuesdays at 9 a.m., Oldies with Mastin Kutchin Tuesdays at 11 and Sax Sundays!
250 N Sycamore St. * 804.732.7425 * http://dixiedinerrocks.com

Divine Diva
Feed our Friends – Brighton Gives Back! – July 10th – August 9th
Someone you know is hungry…It could be a neighbor, your child’s classmate, or the nice elderly woman down the block. You can help! Brighton will donate $7.50 for each Necklace, $5 for each Bracelet and $2.50 for each pair of Earrings sold to share with selected Charities who are helping to feed people in your community!
Divine Diva is EXPANDING!!!!!
We have lots of new products to view in our expansion next door! You’ll be pleased to hear that we will be carrying new product lines to help your buying experience at Divine Diva be a fun and enjoyable experience!
Divine Diva | 10 Bollingbrook Street | Petersburg | VA | 23803 / www.thedivinedivaboutique.com

The Pizza Shop
A new store is opening soon in Old Towne at 9 E Bank St. (behind the Gardener’s Gate) – The Pizza Shop will be a skateboard and clothing store. More details are forthcoming on their GRAND OPENING. For more info, email Robert Davis at davis5723@yahoo.com .

Therapeutic Massage Center & Boutique
We have added new Lampe Berger lamps to our collection!! See these items as well as new pieces of handcrafted jewelry and summer handbags in our boutique. Therapeutic Massage offers massages, facials, body wraps and natural nail services. We also have a Reflexologist and Aromatherapist on staff. Call to schedule your appointment soon.
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m, Saturday 10 am – 5 p.m., www.tmc-and-boutique.com. 27 Bollingbrook Street, 2nd Floor.

MINERVA BOOKS
will close permanently at the end of the day August 15.
We will also be closed during the day August 11-14 due to the owner starting a new job. WE WILL BE OPEN Friday night, Aug 14th from 7-10 pm and Sat, Aug 15th from 11-6 for final liquidation.
FINAL DISCOUNT! Beginning August 4, new and used books are 50% off. Also, buy a used book at 50% off and get one of equal or less value free! Limit four free per customer, offer good on non-credit, used book purchases only. A number of miscellaneous items will be up for sale on Aug 15th as well, ranging from cafe equipment and supplies to trash cans to patio furniture. See our website for a complete list with prices. Please call 732-2440 or see our website at www.minervabooks.net for more information. / 233 Bartow Alley.

The Oak
This weekend only, select items at The Oak will be tax free!!! That’s free money in your pocket! Some of our amazing antiques that qualify are, musical instruments, baby blankets, fur coats, sheet music, and vintage clothes!
In addition to this amazing offer we have incredible deals up to half off! Our amazing variety of antiques changes every day, so stop by to see what’s new!
We hope you can come take advantage of this amazing offer this weekend only!
400 N. Sycamore Street, (804) 861-6111, www.theoakantiques.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

PETERSBURG FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
Fun for the entire family with a fall, harvest theme. Beginning with the Farmers Market—a Saturday tradition which kicks-off at 7am—and continuing throughout the day, until 6:30, it will be a day packed with non-stop activities and excitement. Admittance is free and the event will be held rain or shine. For more information, contact the Petersburg Department of Tourism at (804) 733-2402 or visit the Festival website at www.fallfestival.art.officelive.com

The Thursday in Old Towne concerts
continue until September. Admission is $10, doors open 6:30, Rain or Shine. Get the schedule and info at http://petersburgarea.org .

Artful Fridays start August 7 from 8 pm – 12 am (inside event) featuring jazz recording artists: guitarist Jim Adkins, saxophonist Rick Eilliott, ResQ Squad featuring Tanya Lazenby-Jackson, “Shayne”, and comedian Sean Neverson and more …
This event kicks off the weekly Jazz and R&B series through August 2009. Tickets $20 advance / $25 at the door.
PRAC, 132 N Sycamore St / www.petersburgregionalartscenter.com. Contact/RSVP – Howard Myers 733.8200 or 590.7988. sponsored by Just 4U and the Southside Virginia Council of the Arts.

First Annual Festival of Grapes and Hops will be held Sat., Sept. 26, 2009 in Old Towne.
Sponsored by the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. Get more on Chamber events at petersburgvachamber.com .

Antiques Jamboree & 2nd Annual Appraisal Fair
Hosted by the Battersea Foundation
Saturday, September 19 at Battersea, an Anglo-Palladian villa built in 1768 by a founding father, Colonel John Banister, one of the signers of the Articles of Confederation.
30 – 40 selected antique dealers will bring items for sale
Antique appraisers of note will be at Battersea to identify, authenticate, explain and appraise your collectibles including: furniture, dolls, art work, militaria, glassware, porcelain, silver, sports collectibles and items from many other genres.
There will be a $5.00 admission fee to the jamboree. The jamboree will be open from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm with a $10.00 “early bird” fee for admission at 8:00 am. Antique appraisals will be given between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm at no charge. Contributions are always welcomed! For additional information contact the Battersea, Inc. office (804 732-9882).

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