Winter’s Eve returns to local shops
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- Published on Friday, November 13, 2015
By Kira Paterson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Thursday, Nov. 19, six local businesses will be putting on a special event from 10 am to 8 pm. Winter’s Eve in Neepawa is a day of contests, in-store specials and local hospitality.
The participating businesses are Beyond the Garden Gate, Brews Brothers Bistro, Herbs for Health, It’s Time Fashion and Gifts, Kerreen’s Clothing and Venus Hair and Body Care.
Ineke Mack, owner of It’s Time, said that these stores are involved because they all strive to serve the same clientele. Mack said that Winter’s Eve is an opportunity for them to showcase their products and show their appreciation for all their customers. The businesses get in new products to unveil that day, hold contests and offer special promotions during the event.
It’s Time will have Bob Krull, a representative from Cornelia Bean, come and talk about their products. Cornelia Bean is a coffee and tea brand that is sold at It’s Time. Krull will answer any questions customers have about their product, talk about the health benefits of their beverages, suggest food pairings for the beverages and offer free samples to taste their teas and coffees. It’s Time will also use Winter’s Eve to unveil the new stock they have for the holiday season, such as candle scents, tea and coffee flavours and winter fashions. Their in-store specials and contests will remain a surprise until the day.
At Brews Brothers Bistro, there will be a supper special for the event and they will offer complimentary coffee from 4 pm til 8 pm.
Beyond the Garden Gate has some in-store specials planned, but are keeping it a surprise for the day. They also have new stock in for Christmas that they will be showing off.
At Kerreen’s, everything in their “Last Call” discount room will be on sale for 50 per cent off. They will be having a new product launch and a “pick your discount” special on some of their new fashions. Every customer who buys a pair of finger-mitts will receive a free scarf. They also have an in-store door prize draw that day. Kerreen’s will also offer hot chocolate and snacks to warm customers up for their trip to the next business.
Venus Hair and Body Care will have a game in store that gives customers a chance to win up to 20 per cent off their hair product purchase. They will also be offering a 10 per cent discount on Pure Anada cosmetics and there will be a door prize. More will be in store to find out on the day.
Herbs for Health is featuring 20 per cent off Farmery products, Libre tea glasses, LD key finders, Earth Mama Angel Baby products, Warm Buddies and even more in-store gift items. They will also have door prizes and refreshments available.
The main contest that all the businesses will participate in is the passport draw. Those attending will receive a “passport” from the first of the six businesses they visit and can get a stamp from every participating store they visit that day. Anyone who has all six stamps can enter their passport in a draw to win gift certificates from the businesses involved.
This event happened last year, but this is the first year Herbs for Health will be involved. They also had one this past July called Summer’s Eve in Neepawa. Mack said that there was a great turnout last year and with the word spreading from last year’s attendees, she expects to see even more people out. The businesses hope to make this a semi-annual event, having one every winter and summer. Last year, there was a horse drawn carriage that attendees could ride from business to business and Mack said that they hope to be able to have that again.
