Sunday, November 11, 2012
Just after the hurricane and before the holidays, downtown stores offer an evening of bargains and elegance.
Tony Britt of the Chatham Downtown Alliance (CDA) has been in Chatham Borough since before Tropical Storm Sandy hit the area, and he knows firsthand what all residents of the Chathams do. "It has been a tough two weeks for all of us," Britt said. As power is restored to town and Chathamites slowly return to normal, Britt and the CDA have organized the 6th Ladies Shopping Night Thursday along Main Street and other downtown borough stores. Lori Ann Medico, owner of Bliss Clothing and Accessories, started the concept of Ladies Night Out in 2009 to help bolster small businesses in Chatham. Since then, other citizens and business owners have gotten involved with Ladies Shopping Night. Stores participating in Thursday's event will include: …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Semi-annual downtown sale gathered residents, officials, kids in advance of Mothers' Day.
Ladies Night Out Thursday brought together more people than just local business owners. Officials and residents gathered in towntown Chatham Borough to enjoy sales, free gifts and refreshments. Chatham Borough Mayor Bruce Harris cut the ribbon opening the event outside TM Ward at 6 p.m. Thursday, and Council Member Len Resto was in attendance. The owners of Quartet used the event to celebrate their one-year anniversary as a downtown business. Local Girl Scout troops used the event to earn badges and sell gifts for Mothers' Day. Since Lori Ann Medico, owner of Bliss Clothing and Accessories, started the concept in 2009, the event has grown to nearly a dozen downtown businesses, including: Add your photos and share your Ladies Night Out …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Everything you need to plan your weekend.
Where do you go to find out about what's going on this weekend? Well, since you're here, you probably figured that part out. Ladies Night Out When/Where: Downtown Chatham, 6 to 9 p.m. Why go: Enjoy free gifts and special discounts ... and park closer than you could at the mall! Cost: Free admission Rotary Homebaked Cookie Sale for Mother's Day When/Where: Friday, May 11, 2012, 4 p.m., , Saturday at 9 a.m., Rotary Park, 266 Main St., Chatham Why go: Pick up homemade treats for Mom this year. Cost: Free admission Cabaret When/Where: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m., Chatham Playhouse, 23 N. Passaic Ave., Chatham Why go: Come hear the music play in this updated adaptation of the classic Broadway musical. Cost: $25 14th-Annual MHS …
Friday, November 18, 2011
Good weather and festive holiday lights welcomed shoppers to downtown Chatham.
The third annual autumn Ladies Shopping Night in downtown Chatham got off to a festive start as women (and some men) swarmed to snatch up some deals. Mayor-elect Bruce Harris and shop owners welcomed the crowd at Bliss for the customary ribbon cutting. Holiday lights brightened the streets as teens, moms and grandmothers checked out the stores that stayed opened until 9 p.m. to help shoppers get started for the holidays. “It’s a chance to get together with the girls and go out for sushi,” said Kelley Carney, a Chatham Borough mom, who added that although she wasn’t quite ready for holiday shopping, the event helped her “get in the mood.” Carney enjoyed shopping with a group of her friends ultimately headed to Mitsuba for a planned evening …
