Start the Holiday season off by Shopping Small Business in the Long Beach Island Region

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - Oct. 29, 2015 - PRLog -- In addition the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, regional SHOP SMALL Headquarters for the November 28 American Express small business initiative, members have created unique in store promotions on Thanksgiving Weekend. From open houses and ongoing shop local incentives throughout the holiday season, it all kicks off on Small Business Saturday, after Black Friday shopping has subdued.

Gift Cards for favorite restaurants, shops, lessons or services are a fantastic way to give back to local businesses who create employment, donate to local causes and provide much needed expertise.

Stop into your favorites on Nov 28, and enjoy a sampling special activities on our full list located at http://visitlbiregion.com/shop-small-business-saturday-november-28/

A sampling includes:
SHOP SMALL SATURDAY PARTICPATING BUSINESSES

HAGLER’S MARINA

41^st Street and Long Beach Blvd in Brant Beach

Open from 8am to 7pm with Goodies served from noon

Invites you join their family in a stress free shopping experience featuring Yankee Candles and accessories in the festival Hagler’s Marina Store. Come get a sampling of mulled wine and holiday treats while taking advantage of exclusive holiday pricing. Custom candle gift baskets are available, as well as holiday gift bag and tag with purchase. Bring the kids to meet the young British Santa with his loyal Labrador Assistants.

SOUTH END SURF N PADDLE

220 S Bay Avenue Beach Haven

In addition to instore Shop Small specials, come for 7pm screening with

Lighthouse International Film Society “A Life Outside”

The movie features story of the relationships of six New Jersey surfers who got on a surfboard 50
years ago and haven't stopped to this day.

Director Catherin Brabec will be on hand for Q & A

LONG BEACH ISLAND FOUNDATION ARTS & SCIENCES

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY HOLIDAY MARKET

LOVELADIES

10-3pm LBI Foundation artists provide the unique handcrafted holiday gifts for sale.

Come enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and trimming the LBIF Holiday Tree. Take in a jewelry workshop and stop by the ceramics studio. Also, take an ornament for the LBIF Giving Tree and shop locally to purchase their wish list item.

SWELL COLORS GLASS STUDIO – SURF CITY

Between 17th and 18th street in Surf City on Long Beach Blvd

ELF ALERT at SWELLCOLOS!! Refreshments, Holiday Cheer, and Local Art for YOUR Heart.
Santa's Workshop at SwellColors Glass Studio! Great for all ages-Walk in encouraged.
Shop Small, Local, Handcrafted, and Save
25% off select ornaments
10% off YOUR custom order of sterling silver sea glass jewelry. Bring us your sea glass and have it transformed into timeless treasured jewelry. Made on premises.

SPICE IT UP

Bay Village Beach Haven

Stock up on gourmet gifts and holiday entertaining tips from 12-3pm. Join Nettie;s Cooking Now instore for holiday planning tips, samples and specials

JUST BEAD IT

1616 Long Beach Blvd Surf City 494-8177
1305 Long Beach Blvd North Beach Haven 492-2323
Make your own holiday ornaments: snowflakes, icicles, wreaths, or lucky Christmas spider.
Jewelry 20% off
Earrings 50% off

JETTY FLAGSHIP STORE

Rt 9 Manahawkin

A full weekend of sales, activities and preview of Jetty Merchandise in time for Holiday Giving

TUCKERTON SEAPORT COMMUNITY GATHERING & TREE FESTIVAL

Noon to 4pm

The Tuckerton Seaport invites all local families (regardless of need) to come together on Thanksgiving weekend to enjoy a meal and give thanks.

This will take place in a huge heated tent on the Seaport grounds.  There will be food, entertainment and plenty of family activities, including games and make-and-take holiday crafts

SPRAY BEACH YACHT CLUB

2300 Long Beach Blvd Spray Beach

Holiday Open House & Tour 10am to noon

Take some time out of shopping, stop in for a meet and greet at the clubhouse. Light refreshments, tours and holiday merriment open to all

GIRL SCOUTS JERSEY SHORE CAMP AMITY ALUMNAE HOMECOMING – BARNEGAT

Bon Fire, Pot Luck and Nature Trails while catching up with other GSJS Alumnae from 11am to 11pm

Spend the holiday weekend catching up with past staff, leaders and troop members while planning 2016 Alumnae meet ups

ALSO VISIT:

ANN COEN GALLERY – SURF CITY

MT BURTON GALLERY- SURF CITY

FIREFLY GALLERY- SURF CITY

THINGS A DRIFT – SHIP BOTTOM

AVALON FLOORING - MANAHAWKIN

Reminder that Urgent Care is open 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday with no appointment necessary if you experience an illness or injury but  need to keep up with busy holiday plans.

To plan a stay or a shopping trip go to Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center at 265 West Ninth Street Ship Bottom, 609 494 7211 and www.visitLBIregion.com . Follow on social as LBI Region or check the Holidays Redefined list