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Your Guide to Holiday Eating, Shopping and Enjoyment in Wayzata

Information provided courtesy of the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce.

Shop in Wayzata on Nov. 26 during 'Small Business Saturday'

First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now, there's the 2nd Annual Small Business Saturday, a day for shoppers across the country to support small businesses. Pledge to Shop Small on Nov. 26. If millions of Americans shop small, it will be huge for small business owners—including local Wayzata area merchants.

Wayzata this Weekend:

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The Village Shoppes  

Win a Free iPad! It's easy, it's free and no purchase necessary. Stop by the Village Shoppes of Wayzata now through Dec. 15 and pick up an entry form at any participating merchant. 1) Go to the trivia locations and find the answers to the questions listed for that business. 2) Complete the entrant information on the back of the form. 3) Mail or drop off your form to/at: 852A East Lake Street, Wayzata, MN 55391. 4) Listen for a call from the Village Shoppes of Wayzata, after Dec. 15. Happy holidays from the Village Shoppe merchants.    

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Monique of Switzerland Jewelers  

Monique of Switzerland Jewelers offers special holiday savings this week:  

  • 30 percent off all sterling silver jewelry, including Silverado Beads
  • 40 percent off designer engagement rings
  • 50 percent off all platinum/18K combination rings

Trade in your "old" gold and receive highest cash price or full trade in value on new gold and platinum jewelry.    

Long Lake True Value  

Santa Claus is coming to town! Yes, really. He and Mrs. Claus will be only at Long Lake True Value. "Saturday's with Santa" will run Nov. 26 to Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The best part is, it's free. Bring your kids and pets and don't forget the camera. Take all the pictures you want—and did we mention it's free? (It's the same Santa and Mrs. Claus from the Wayzata Bay Center) 

Five Swans  

Christmas is arriving daily, so come check out all the new products! But, let's not forget Thanksgiving—we still have lots of fall items for that perfect Thanksgiving table. Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Candlelight Floral  

Candlelight is still open, despite the construction! Express your gratitude and shop Thanksgiving flowers today. 

Kathie's Finds  

Kathie's Finds is having her Fourth Annual Christmas Open House, Nov. 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. She is doing a drive for IOCP for canned goods as well as new toys for the children. So come out and enjoy the wonderful food and drinks. The store will be filled to the brim with Christmas stuff, so this is the time to get your one of a kind treasures. They do gift baskets to order and will ship all over North America. Order your holiday baking ahead to be sure to get what you want. Kathie's Finds is a delight to all your senses. Come in and enjoy. 

Sun & Ski 

Why limit happy hour to just the bars and restaurants? Sun & Ski wants to be in on the fun too! Every Thursday afternoon throughout the year, Sun & Ski marks down one category of merchandise 20 percent from 4 p.m. to their 8 p.m. closing. They don't decide ahead of time what category will be discounted, so you must either stop in or call between 4 and 8 p.m. to find out what's on sale!  

Wayzata Bay Car Wash

Save 50 percent on a Supreme Car Wash with the early bird special at Wayzata Bay Car Wash! Early bird hours are Monday throuh Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wayzata Bay Car Wash is located at 143 East Lake Street in Downtown Wayzata.    

Floor to Ceiling  

We thank you! All orders placed through Dec. 31, floor to ceiling, will contribute 3 percent to Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners' 2011 Sleep Out in your name. Connie and Lee Crawley want to thank the communities of Wayzata, Minnetonka, Plymouth and surrounding areas for the support these communities have given Floor to Ceiling Interior Design Center since their Wayzata store opened in June of 2009. 952.476.0300 

Data Doctors 

Stop worrying about your computer! Sign up for a Quality Care subscription at Data Doctors today. If it breaks or gets a virus, we'll fix it! It's that simple. 952-473.1350

Eat         

Gianni's Steakhouse 

Stop in for their new "Bigger, Better Happy Hour!" featuring sweet and sour Asian Ribs for $5, calamari for $6, mini burgers for $4, BBQ beef sliders for $5—plus $3 tap beers, $4 glasses of red or white wine, $4 rail drinks, $5 martini's and $3 off all other wines by the glass!

McCormick's Pub & Restaurant

LIVE music on Friday and Saturday evenings! 

Sunsets

Sunsets is now open for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. for all you early birds! Sunsets serves a great breakfast, lunch and dinner menu along with two happy hours daily from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. until close. Sunday brunch is a great way to gather with family and friends over a great buffet. For those of you who love football, stop in for specials during all NFL games!

Enjoy

BayView Event Center  

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Let BayView do the work and you take the credit! BayView's catering-to-go menu is now offering a holiday feast for Thanksgiving. To view their menu visit online or call 952-470-8439

Sil'Vie Hair Studio 

Receive a complimentary conditioning treatment with a toy donation to their Toys for Tots drive!

Keiki b salon spa 

Be pampered! Treat yourself before the hectic holiday season! 

  • Massage or facial: five for the price of four (Save $100)
  • Body sculptor: three for the price of two (Save $300)
  • Spray tanning: buy five for only $28 each (Save $60) 

Good Through Nov. 30. Not valid with any other offer.  

The Balanced Barre & Pilates

The Balanced Barre & Pilates is now open! Offering Pilates, BarreAmped and Yoga classes. Click here for more details. Located at 240 Minnetonka Avenue South.

The Retreat

Please join them for "Imagine 2011" to celebrate family recovery and to benefit the Retreat on Saturday, Nov. 19. Reception, auction and dancing begin at 6 p.m. Dinner and program start at 7:30 p.m. Location: The Depot Renaissance Hotel located at 225 South 3rd Avenue in Minneapolis. Festive Attire!

An Early Holiday Gift from the Marsh...  

Hold your meeting or event here before the end of the year and receive 50 percent off space rental.  Contact Chandra at 952.930.8537 or chuffman@themarsh.com.

Christmas Tree Lighting  

Have you been missing that old Wayzata holiday spirit? Can't remember the last year you sang carols at the Depot? The day after Thanksgiving tree lighting ceremony will mark the beginning of the holiday season in Wayzata. As Mayor Ken Willcox lights the tree, the award-winning Wayzata Choral Group will burst into song. Lyrics will be passed out along with cookies, hot chocolate and candy canes.  

Restart a Wayzata tradition with your family and friends on Friday, November 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wayzata Depot. Some folks are inviting their neighbors back to their homes for a bowl of chili or seasonal cheer. Join in the fun! Don't pass up the chance to make a Wayzata Holiday memory. The Wayzata Historical Society is sponsoring the traditional tree lighting,

Salon Marquee 

Join Salon Marquee in celebrating the arrival of their newest stylist, Bethany with 25 percent off any color service!

Minnetonka Arts Center

The Annual Arts of the Holidays Gift Sale is coming up! Mark  your calendar for Nov. 17 through Dec. 23. Opening Reception is Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Wayzata Location.


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