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Kittanna O'Connor, Santa and
Trinae O'Connor prepare for a chat!
Santa was hosted by The Open Door in Catlin Court 5836
W. Palmaire Ave.
Christmas in July - The Day in Downtown
Glendale and Catlin Court
Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet - photos
credited and banner courtesy City of Glendale
Downtown Glendale will celebrated a fun-filled day
of early holiday shopping and dining on Saturday, July 17 . This
tradition started in 2007 when the city of Glendale participated
in a tradition started by a couple of merchants. More
merchants joined .and things became... "bigger and
better every year!" said Lorraine Pino, manager for the Glendale
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Visitors to the area found it's never too early to
start shopping for the holidays and on July 17; there are only 160 more
days until Christmas. Shoppers reveled in the joy  of
the season early, strolled though the area and and enjoyed a
fun-filled day of holiday crafts, sweet treats and exclusive deals in
Historic Downtown Glendale.
Participants started out at the Glendale Visitor
Center picked up a map and discount coupons and headed out to
explore. Great gift ideas abounded throughout Old Towne and
Catlin Court. Holiday music, entertainment, treats and make-and-take arts
and crafts will put everyone in the Christmas spirit!
To satisfy everyone's inner charitable spirit,
Glendale Visitor Center and many downtown shops
hosted a Back to School Supply Drive to benefit local elementary schools.
Many items were collected for those less fortunate. It is important
for all children to start school with the proper tools. Last year over
12,000 items were collected.
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A few
shots around Downtown and Catlin Court
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Cheryl inside Country Maiden trimming the
tree hanging the wreath and getting ready to see you!
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Linda at Papa Ed's Ice Cream Santa Sundae
sign at the entry! Nothing was better on that hot day than a
Great cone of Ice Cream!
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Carol & Heather inside Cottage Garden
II ready to help choppers find that perfect gift!
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Connie tended the store at Cottage Garden I
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Here was a small
list of the activities that took place Saturday -
Christmas in July
Discounts, Offers & Activities
Live Entertainment at the Glendale Visitor Center
5800 W. Glenn Drive, #140
10 a.m. to Noon
Featuring Juan Oskar and his “Christmas is for Grownups Too” CD.
Juan was born and raised in Glendale and has been a working musician
since the age of 17 and has played many styles and many venues.
Whether it was performing with the Glendale Community Summer Concert Band,
or the jazz Extreme Decibel Big Band, or performing at The Sun Dome,
Chandler Center of the Arts, or doing rock, Latino, or country music at
any of the resorts and night clubs in Arizona, he has always felt right at
home.
A Shot of Java
7003 N. 58th Avenue
(Centerline Walkway behind Old Roma Pizza)
623-847-2423
Activity: Live guitar music, Christmas beverage special-Peppermint Patties
(hot, iced or blended). Primitive Christmas décor on sale.
The Apple Tree
5811 W. Glendale Ave.
623-435-8486
Discount: 20% off storewide and 40% off Christmas Décor (excludes
Paquette Folk-art)
Activity: Valley Folk Artist Donna Paquette in the shop 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
to personalize her hand painted holiday ornaments.
The Bead Museum
5754 W. Glenn Drive
623-931-2737
Discount: All holiday beads 20% off
Bears & More
7146 N. 58th Drive
623-931-0339
Activity: Music & Christmas cookies
Cerreta Candy Company
5345 W. Glendale Ave.
623-930-9000
Activity: Decorate a Chocolate Christmas Tree- $7
The Clock Makers
7158 N. 57th Drive
623-486-1499
Offer: Free bookmark, brownies and coffee
Collectible Corral
7015-B. N. 58th Avenue (in the Centerline Walkway)
623-937-2679
Offer: Free Fresh Baked Christmas Cookies
The Cottage Garden I & II
7142 & 7162 N. 58th Ave.
623-847-3232/623-847-5262
Offer: Dip in the Cookie Jar for a discount up to 20% off purchase.
The Country Maiden & Memories Into Motion
7146 N. 58th Ave.
623-930-7303
Offer: Never before discounted…McCall’s Country Candles – Buy One
Get One Free
The Creative Quest
7146 N. 57th Drive
623-847-2215
Activity: Make-and-Take a Holiday Greeting Card - $2
Girlfriends Boutique
7163 N. 58th Drive
623-224-6641
Offer: 20% off any purchase
Glass Creations Gifts & Collectibles
7011 N. 58th Ave.
623-939-5966
Offer: 20% off Fenton Christmas
The Glendale Shoe Company
5750 W. Glendale Ave.
623-939-0125
Offer: 15% off total purchase
Activity: Christmas music and lights
Kimberly Ann’s Victorian Tea Room and Café
7153 N. 59th Ave.
623-934-1106
Offer: Free ice cream cone with a lunch of $5.99 & up. 20% off
merchandise, scone mixes reg. $12.50 on sale for $10 each. 10% off
cookbooks.
Lois Loveables
5807 W. Glendale Ave.
623-934-8846
Offer: Everything in store 10% off. All Christmas in store, 20% off
Pink House
7009 N. 58th Ave.
623-298-4766
Offer: Free gift with purchase over $30. Free snow cone with purchase over
$10.
Ragazza Boutique
5847 W. Myrtle Ave.
623-224-6641
Offer: 20% off any purchase
Shelley’s Specialty Desserts/Oven Mitt Kids
5845 W. Palmaire Ave.
602-380-1127
Activity: Decorate a Gingerbread Man Cookie - $2
Santa Claus
Visit Santa Claus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Open Door
5836 W. Palmaire Ave.
623-451-9107
Special thanks to our Christmas in July
Prize Wheel Sponsors:
A Shot of Java
7003 N. 58th Avenue
(Centerline Walkway behind Old Roma Pizza)
623-847-2423
The Apple Tree
5811 W. Glendale Ave.
623-435-8486
Bears & More
7146 N. 58th Drive
623-931-0339
Collectible Corral
7015-B. N. 58th Avenue (in the Centerline Walkway)
623-937-2679
The Country Maiden/Memories Into Motion
7146 N. 58th Ave.
623-930-7303
Girlfriends & Ragazza Boutiques
7163 N. 58th Drive/5847 W. Myrtle Ave.
623-224-6641
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