Community Corner
Deals: Free and Cheap Stuff, and a Contest!
Save money or do something for free: Dining, entertainment, and shopping
We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column.
This week's deals!
1. Willy's Mexicana Grill 2074 N. Decatur Road, #A, Decatur
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Deal: New T-shirt design contest. Winner receives $250 and free burritos each week for a year. (Runners-up will receive one free burrito a week for a month.) For you artsy types, you might actually have a chance in this contest.
Good through: The contest to design Willy’s 2011 commemorative T-shirt is open for entries until March 31. More contest information is available on the website or on Willy’s Facebook page.
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2. Kroger, multiple locations
Deal: Try a free 2.5 to 3 ounce bag of selected Frito-Lay chips
Good through: Friday, April 1, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. or while supplies last.
3. 85 Sams St., Decatur 404-537-3030
Deal: 1/2 Off Days at Leapin' Lizards on Wednesday-Thursday, March 30-31.
Good through: March 30-31. Just show up and automatically receive 50 percent off a fully paid admission.
Helpful hint: There was a GROUPON deal on Tuesday. Look for future deals as well.
4. Home Depot, 2295 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur 404-315-0015
Deal: Bring the kids in to build a spring planter! In addition to instilling safe DIY skills and a sense of accomplishment, each child gets to keep their craft, along with a Kids Workshop apron, achievement pin and diploma.
Good through: Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Helpful hint: Kids Workshops are a FREE family activity, designed for children ages 5 to 12, available the first Saturday of every month at all Home Depot stores.
5. Young Chefs Academy, 2903 N. Druid Hills Road, NE, Atlanta 404-633-2633
Deal: March Madness is in full swing! Enroll in any Summer Camp Session and receive a Cooking Class FREE. Enroll in two Summer Camp Sessions and receive two Cooking Classes FREE. Enroll in three Summer Camp Sessions and receive three Cooking Classes FREE.
Good through: Enroll now through April 4 to take advantage of March Madness Savings.
