Giveaways, raffles and more at 'Girls on the Town' April 21 in Palatine
The Downtown Palatine Business Association will present its annual "Girls on the Town" from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, April 21.
This popular and growing event had nearly 500 attendees in 2016, and will feature 20 of the DPBA member businesses in downtown Palatine. Each will open their doors for this Friday night full of fun and each will feature product and service demonstrations, special offers and giveaways, and raffles, in addition to offering complimentary food, beverages and wine tastings.
"Our organization is vibrant and growing, and our Girls on the Town event is always a hit with residents from Palatine and our neighboring communities," said Mica Mahler, co-president of the DPBA and owner of Cook, Cork and Fork, which recently was named the Emerging Business of the Year through the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce. "This event is truly a kickoff to spring after a long winter; we invite everyone, even the guys, to come out and enjoy some time in historic downtown Palatine."
The goal of Girls on the Town event is to provide an opportunity for the DPBA members to join forces and cast a spotlight on the products and services offered by the entire organization, which has a total of 24 business and organization members.
Event attendees can purchase a Passport to attend Girls on the Town for $5 on the night of the event, or at any of the participating businesses.
Participating DPBA members include: Adrenaline Sports Management, Salon MMM, Snap Fitness, Harrington Manor and Harrington Manor II, Anne's Unique Boutique, Garfield's Beverage Warehouse, Foxglove Cottage, Monson Jewelers, The Music Room, Sweet C's Bakery, CC Additudes, JL's Pizza and Sports Bar, Arete Salon and Spa, Cook, Cork and Fork, Palatine Bank and Trust, American Legion Post 690, Durty Nellie's, Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce and Tap House Grill.
More information about the event, and the organization can be found at downtownpalatine.org. Guys are invited, too.
About the Downtown Palatine Business Association
The Downtown Palatine Business Association is made up of 24 businesses and organizations located in the downtown Palatine area. The goal of the organization is to provide a number of opportunities for member businesses and organizations to join forces as they highlight the products and/or services each provide, while engaging the local and area community members through yearly events.
The DPBA hosts four community events per year: Girls on the Town on the third Friday evening in April; Sidewalk Sales at the end of May; the Sweet Pea Pet Parade during Palatine Street Fest; and Holidays on the Town, on the Friday evening before Thanksgiving.
The downtown Palatine business area is bordered on the north by Colfax Street, on the west by Smith Street, on the south by Palatine Road and the east by Plum Grove Road. Associate members can also be part of the organization if they are located within the boundaries of Colfax Street, Northwest Highway, Palatine Road and Smith Street in Palatine.
DPBA Members include: Salon MMM, Snap Fitness, Harrington Manor, Harrington Manor II, Anne's Unique Boutique, Garfield's Beverage Warehouse, Foxglove Cottage, Monson Jewelers, The Music Room, Sweet C's Bakery, CC Additudes, JL's Pizza and Sports Bar, Arete Salon and Spa, Cook, Cork and Fork, Palatine Bank and Trust, Durty Nellie's, Tap House Grill, Palatine Park District, Palatine Historical Society, Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce, Adrenaline Sports Management, Vicarious Productions and d'Vine Wine and Gifts. For information, visit downtownpalatine.org.
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