Merchants Prime for Final Shopping Weekend

Deerfield Merchants Await Final Push

Heading into the final shopping weekend before Christmas, Deerfield merchants are ready to help customers with their last minute needs.

Discounts are already available at places like Footloose. “We’ve started our markdowns early,” Footloose employee Julie Silberbach said. “There are a lot of shoes where you can get 30 percent off and a lot at 50 percent off.”

At Avenue Fashions, owner Sandy Panuce is offering discounts as well which began last weekend in a final 10-day push. “We’re doing 15 percent off on gowns and dressy tops to get ready for New Years,” she said.

City officials are bullish on what is available as well. “Anything you need is where you can find it in Deerfield,” Mayor Harriet Rosenthal said. “Shopkeepers are eager to be of service.”

Library Puts Together Shopping List

While the Deerfield Public Library is usually not a holiday shopping destination, it has compiled a gift list. “The experts at the Deerfield Public Library have a cornucopia of gift suggestions that will relieve the stress and put a smile on the face of those on both the giving and receiving end,” Library spokesperson Judy Hoffman said.

Movies, Chicago events and more

For those looking for a movie, check out Patch’s Movie Friday Section. There is also plenty of area dining and events in Chicago.

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