Beat the holiday crush and "Shop Local for Schools" at participating Downtown San Rafael retailers and restaurants on Tuesday, Nov. 29. When you spend money here, you are investing in local jobs and public education. More than 50 downtown merchants will donate a percentage of the day's sales to the HeadsUp San Rafael Public Education Foundation in support of San Rafael City Schools and its 6,300 students. Look for red Shop Local balloons and posters at participating businesses, and tell them "I'm a Shop Local customer." Maps listing merchants will be available downtown and at www.headsupsr.org.
WHAT: Shop Local for Schools
WHEN: All day, Nov. 29
WHERE: Downtown San Rafael: 4th Street, 5th Street, Court Street, Lincoln Avenue. Find a complete list of merchants at www.headsupsr.org.
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WHO: Sponsored by the HeadsUp Public Education Foundation with the City of San Rafael and Downtown Business Improvement District
WHY: Shop Local is a major fundraiser for the HeadsUp public education foundation, which supports the diverse 6,300-student San Rafael City Schools District. HeadsUp works to ensure that all schools receive money for music, libraries, outdoor education, scholarships and college readiness programs.
