This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Business & Tech

Five Ways to Save $$ this Week: Doggie Fashion, Block Party, Guy's Night Dining and More

Five local deals to make life more affordable and, often, more fun.

[Note: This column is interactive: Readers and business owners should feel free to email columnist Kim Bova McDonald with deals in town you want to share or publicize.]

This week, Frugal Family has found deals on dog supplies, car detailing, dining event nights, free tennis and free Zumba classes.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions.

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

Deal: (Wakefield)
September Savings Sale
In-stock apparel: Coats, sweaters, fleeces, dresses, tees, tanks–collars, leashes, & harnesses will be marked down lower and lower each week in September.

  • Sept. 6-10, take 25% off
  • Sept. 13-17, take 30% off
  • Sept. 20-24, take 35% off
  • Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 40% off

Fine Print: Quantities limited to on-hand merchandise. Clearance, team apparel, and prior sales are excluded.Contact for more information.

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

Deal: (Reading)
Express Detail Service: Buy 1, get 2nd for only $14.99
Includes:

  • FREE car wash
  • Express wax
  • Seats/leather conditioning
  • Carpet shampoo
  • Interior super clean

Fine Print: Expires 9/30/11. Contact for more info.

Deal: (North Reading)

  • Service nembers or veterans who served after 9/11 enjoy a FREE meal on 9/11/11 with ID.
  • Fall Wine Social on Tuesday, September 20th at 6 p.m.: 4-course small bites and four wines for a $20 donation to benefit veteran services.
  • Guy's Night Out on Wednesday, September 21st at 6 p.m.: $40 for 4-course small bites paired with four single malt scotches- BYOC (Bring your own cigar).

Fine Print: Reservations required for Fall Wine Social and Guy's Night out contact events@horseshoegrille.com. Contact for more info.

Deal: (Stoneham)
Saturday, September 10th -  5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Music
  • Games
  • Cookout

Fine Print: Contact for more information.

Deal: (North Reading)
FREE 65-minute high-energy zumba class, weekly on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Fine Print: Contact for more information.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?