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Issue: # 33 12/02/09
BID's holiday music CD, Rhythms of Durango Volume 4, breaks previous sales record:
Between the CD release party and pre-sale orders, more than 60% of this years' inventory has already been snapped up. Not to worry...there are plenty more. Durango's only holiday music CD featuring local artists is readily available at: the Community Concert Hall Downtown Ticket Office, Cyprus Café, D&SNGR Railroad Depot, Down To Earth, Durango Coffee Company, Durango Joe's, Fastsigns, Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats, Herb Lady, Kayrn Galbaldon Gallery, Magpie's, Maria's Bookshop, Pet Haus, Southwest Sound, Steaming Bean, Strater Hotel and YESS the Book Hutch. But buy now, before they are sold out.
Congratulations:
The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) has announced that Sorrel Sky Gallery has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Art Gallery category.
HOLiDAZZLE shopping bags NOW AVAILABLE for Downtown retailers:
Merchants in the CBD may purchase quantities of special HOLiDAZZLE shopping bags from the BID office. Bags are made from 100% recycled post consumer paper, come in two sizes, and have a sturdy rope handle. Prices are at BID's cost, $25 for 50 bags. Call 375.5067 and we'll deliver. Make checks out to the Business Improvement District.
Events to enjoy:
  • See what's happening this coming week...14 holiday events printed in the special HOLiDAZZLE 4-page section, tomorrow in the "Durango Herald"
  • Coming Dec. 10, Noel Night... Show your support for your Downtown merchants
  • 2010 BE LOCAL coupon books... now on sale at many Downtown locations

Thank you LPEA:

Wow! Downtown merchants and local businesses had opportunity to receive up to 4 boxes of LED lights for their holiday window trimmings. Numerous cases of these energy efficient lights were distributed by the City/BID Downtown office. Thanks, LPEA.

The Good Doctor:
Doctor to patient: "You'll live to be 70."
Patient: "I am 70."
Doctor: See! What did I tell you?"