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Five Ways to Save $$ this Week: New Dance Studio, Fashion, Back to School 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 for back to school, dance lessons, dining, fashion and dry cleaning.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions.

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Deal:
New Dance Studio Opened In Wakefield! Registration begins September 7th and classes start September 12th.
September 24th from 12-4 FREE to ALL:

  • Face paint
  • Music
  • Games
  • Prizes
  • Learn a dance routine
  • Free registration

PATCH Reader Special
Register for classes between September 7th and September 30th and the registration fee is waived!! Just mention Wakefield Patch!

Fine Print: Contact studio for more details.

Deal:
Back to School shopping is here! Back to School deals for this week at Walgreens:

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  • Buy 1 Get 1 Free - Penway or Wexford Green Notes - Composition Book, Themebook or Portfolio
  • Buy 1 Get 1 50% OFF - Penway Carry All Pouch, Elmer's Jumbo Glue Stick, 10 Pk #2 Pencils
  • $9.99 Sony Electronics - earbuds, sterio headphones, mini speakers, am/fm portable or clock radio
  • $9.99 Electronics - PNY 4GB Micro Swirl USB Flash Drive, GE Ethernet Cable (14ft)
  • $9.99 - Backpacks or Messenger Bags
  • $1.99 - Select 5 Subject Notebooks
  • COUPON - $2.99 for Crayola 8pk Classic or 20 pack super tip markers, 64pk crayons w/sharpener
  • COUPON - $0.99 Recycled School Box
  • COUPON - $1.99 7 Pocket Expanding File
  • COUPON - $0.79 Mead Envelopes
  • COUPON - 20% OFF photobooks, banners, posters, photo cards, calendars
  • 25% OFF - Neutrogena Skin Care Products (Plus $10 mail in rebate when you spend $30 or more)

$5 OFF Coupon For AARP Members - just show your card
FREE Shipping Walgreens.com orders $25 or More

Fine Print: View circular here for coupons and additional sales. Contact for details.

Deal:
Sidewalk Sale!  Saturday Sept 3rd and Saturday Sept 10th:

  • Many items marked at $3, $5, and $10..
  • "FILL A BAG" deal for $25 and $50
  • 30% OFF  "worn" jeans

Fine Print: Contact for details.

Deal:
AAA Members - bring your card and get $3 AAA Breakfast or $3 AAA triple Scoop Sundae.

Other deals:
$5 OFF order of $25 or More  - expires 9/4/11 print here
FREE 3 Scoop Sundae for joining Friendly's Best Friend Club

Fine Print: Contact for details.

Deal:

  • Today Only - 25% OFF Comforters , polo shirts (print here)
  • Month of September - 25% OFF suits and blouse dry cleaning (print here between 9/1-9/30)
  • Join Anton's Rewards and receive a $5 Reward for every $100 spent.
  • eBenefits for VIPs -  50% off monthly specials emailed.  VIP Express sign up here.
  • Friends & Family - Twice a year, VIP Express customers receive friends & family $5 and $10 off coupons
  • Police & Firefighters discount-  Anton's Cleaners supports our local police and firefighters with a 20% discount on uniform cleaning.

Fine Print: Contact for details.

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