Meeker merchants offer specials, discounts for Saturday shoppers

MEEKER I Gearing up for the holiday season, the Meeker Chamber of Commerce is promoting Small Business Saturday this weekend, and several local businesses will be taking part, offering specials, discounts, extended hours, etc.
Small Business Saturday is dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country and Rio Blanco County. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, which is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States.
Katelin Cook, executive director of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber has been encouraging local businesses to take part and make the most of Small Business Saturday to make this the biggest local shopping day of the year as well.
“Saturday will be the beginning of a week-long celebration in Meeker with the annual tree lighting and the Parade of Lights on Dec. 6,” she said.
“We are also encouraging Meeker-area resident to shop locally,” she said. “We will be distributing flyers around town that explain the importance of keeping dollars in our community.
“Most importantly, when you shop with local merchants, more of your money stays close to home, supporting your friends, neighbors and family members and supporting those things that make this community a great place to live.,” she said.
The following businesses will be taking part in the promotion on Saturday, offering discounts, specials or extended hours:
Brothers Custom Processing, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fone Zone, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 60 percent off assorted items; Lucky’s, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. with food and drink specials; Ma Famiglia Italian Restaurant, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Meeker Cafe, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Holliday’s Restaurant, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with lunch and dinner specials;

, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 10 percent off furniture.
Also: McGuire Auto Parts-Parts City, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the more you spend the greater the discount (from 5 percent off on $25-30 to 15 percent off purchases of $100 or more as well as free hats and calendars while supplies list); Meeker Auto Parts, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with indoor specials; Meeker General Mercantile, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with holiday sales; Meeker Drugs, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Mexican House Restaurant, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Prescriptions Salon & Spa, 2 to 5 p.m.
Also: Rocky Mountain Hairbenders, 9 a.m. to noon; Shepherd’s Office Outfitters, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; The Upstairs Gallery, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with 30 percent off all gallery paintings; The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Watt’s Ranch Market, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wendell’s Wondrous Things, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with “Holiday Extravaganza” sale starting on Friday, and folks are asked to bring in a can of non-perishable food; and The White River Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special discounts on everything in the gift shop, including T-shirts, antiques and books, plus $25 off of “This is What I Remember” gift sets.