Downtown Gift Certificates great way to shop this season

With Thanksgiving a few days away, the rush will be on to find that perfect holiday gift for that special someone.

Wait a minute; it's that time of year already? I thought we just took down the tree and cleaned up all the wrapping paper. Some may have just made the last payment on the credit card bill from shopping last year and it's back so soon?

Fortunately it is. I say fortunately for many reasons. The holiday season brings out the best in all of us. It helps us to take time to be with our family and friends; it makes us take some time off of work and realize why we do what we do. It gives us a great excuse to watch football because nothing else is on!

The holidays bring excitement back into the everyday events that have become somewhat routine. And for those businesses that help make this magic happen each year, it is our support that keeps them open for yet another holiday season.

As you begin to write your holiday list and check it twice, make sure to include visits to the Downtown Shopping Region of Arlington Heights.

This time of year is very crucial to their existence and they rely heavily on making yours and your loved ones' holiday wishes come true.

When you come to realize the many great treasures available to fill your list this year, you may want to purchase a Downtown Gift Certificate so you don't have to choose. These certificates are sponsored by the Downtown Business Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. You can purchase them in any denomination from Peoples Bank, Chase, Harris, and Village Bank and Trust in the Downtown Region as well as at the chamber office by calling (847) 253-1703.

The gift certificates can be redeemed at many shops and restaurants in Arlington's downtown region. A complete list of the participating businesses is issued with each gift certificate.