thompson school card

[thespian.livejournal.com]

This is not entirely Davis Square-ish, but I live my life these days along the 87 bus (Cambridgeside, Union Square, Porter, Davis, Teele, Arlington Center), and I thought it might be of interest to others around here.

Yesterday I was at the Arlington Farmer's market, and they were selling a 'Thompson School Card', inspired by the success of the Brown School card; apparently several of the Brown School parents helped the Thompson School parents set things up and approach local businesses and such. It is also $10. The discounts aren't as 'useful' in my opinion, but only because they aim a little 'upscale' (discounts are at full restaurants instead of at places like Spike's). So I don't think it will be *quite* the saver that the Brown Card can turn into (the Brown Card has saved me about $8 so far, just on grocery shopping with the Dave's and When Pigs Fly discounts, and I know it will save me more when gardening season starts up again), but it's still a pretty good card, especially with the Book Rack and Menotony Beer & Wine discounts. You can pick it up at The Book Rack in Arlington.

Here are the discounts:

Arlington Bakery - 10% off cakes, excluding holidays
Artbeat - $2 off studio project
Bagels by Us - 10% off Mon-Fri
The Book Rack - $2 off purchases over $10
Capitol Theatre - Free small popcorn with ticket purchase
The Chilly Cow - 10% off
Coyote Impressions - 10% off
Dance Place - Free registration, free tights w/dance wear purchase
Derby Farm Flowers & Gardens - 10% off purchases over $25
Divinity’s Splendour Glow - 10% off purchases over $25
Flora - 10% off regular menu food, except Sat.
Krazy Karry’s Backyard Grill - Free fries with burger purchase
Menotomy Beer & Wine - 10% off any wine purchase Mon-Wed
Monroe Salt Works - 10% off
Mr. Sushi - 10% off dinner bill
My Brother’s Place - 15% off, Arlington store only
Not Your Average Joe’s - 15% off lunch food, Arlington only
Play Time - 10% off books (instruction, activity, coloring, etc.)
Porch & Wardrobe - 10% off non-sale items over $25
Sabatino’s Italian Kitchen - $1.50 off any large pizza
Sports Etc. - 20% off any pair of sneakers or cleats
Tango - Free empanada with dinner purchase
Zocalo Cocina Mexicana - 10% off lunch, food only
Za - 10% off takout

Comments

[cnoocy]

I wouldn't call Chilly Cow, Krazy Karry's, or Sabatino's "upscale".

[thespian.livejournal.com]

well, no, they aren't, but *many* of the others are (I go into Porch & Wardrobe and sigh wistfully a lot). I buy a pint at Chilly Cow once a month or so (it's cheaper than Ben and jerry's and SO GOOD). so saving 80 cents a month on their prepacked pints (only $4 without the discount, and local!) will pay for this card for me in a year anyway, even if I never use anything else ;-)

[ifotismeni]

that's awesome! it'll spur some business, at least :)

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

There is a Union Square card as well, though I can't recall the details of it now. I'd bet it would interest you, in any case. Lemme know if you want me to try to find it.

ETA: I looked it up and of course, it was already here in our fine community: http://community.livejournal.com/davis_square/1752984.html

[diatomacearth.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested in a Union Square card, too!

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

Weird, I edited my comment to include a link, received the email and all, but it seems to have reverted.

The info on the other card (which isn't totally Union, just moreso than the Brown) is: http://community.livejournal.com/davis_square/1752984.html

[diatomacearth.livejournal.com]

Awesome, thanks muchly! I'm sure I could make the $10 back at Bloc 11 alone.

[jadelennox]

Resposted to menotomy

[nathanjw]

Menotomy Beer & Wine - 10% off any wine purchase Mon-Wed

Huh. That surprises me. It's certainly not legal for on-premises sales (restaurants and bars).

[hdaemon.livejournal.com]

I'm guessing it falls into the same category as the discounts a lot of stores give when you buy a half/full case...