Patch Thanks Rocky Hill Businesses, Residents For Their Support

Rocky Hill Patch would like to thank all the businesses who participated and all the consumers who came to the first ever Saturday afternoon in the New Britain Avenue Plaza.

Patch-A-Thon was a chance for Rocky Hill Patch to work with businesses along the Route 3 corridor to offer residents savings while educating them about their local source for news and events.

People were able to receive a free swag bag full of goodies from participating area businesses and meet the patch team, _ and Advertising Manager . The visitors learned about the benefits of Patch such as , where to or how you can . 

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Several visitors participated in scavenger hunt for a $100 gift card to their favorite business in town. Teresa Luczak will be receiving her gift card to Gordon Bonetti after a random drawing on Saturday evening.

Besides the scavenger hunt, Rocky Hill consumers were able to visit local businesses, learn more about their products and receive great deals. DVDZNow offered a free DVD rental and PC America gave out a free PC checkup. Bob's Coffee shop served hot dogs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers at reduced prices with free lemonade and iced tea. Organo Gold Coffee provided free "healthy alternative to regular coffee," according to the company's website.

"I am gratified to see our friends at the Rocky Hill Patch succeed in their effort to drive commerce in our community," Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Paul Carr said. "The Rocky Hill Patch is good to our community and good for our community."

The following stores participated in the event:

• Modern Tire
• Organo Gold Coffee

"It was a great day to shop, eat, and support Rocky Hill local businesses," Haber said. "We were able to talk to the great people of the town of Rocky Hill. Thank you to everyone for coming and supporting us. Please support the local businesses who took part."

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