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The Deal That Gives Back
Merchant cards offer deals at local businesses, as well as give back to schools.

The Ferndale Area Chamber has partnered with the to offer a discount card valid at participating Ferndale Area Chamber merchants.
Thirty-two participating merchants, including , , , and , have agreed to offer up discounts to Merchant Discount Card holders. The cards are good for one year and can be used repeatedly at the participating merchants.
For just $10, purchasers can save, and $4 of every card sold goes to the Ferndale Schools Fine Arts Boosters. In addition, if 2,500 cards are sold by Oct. 31, the boosters will receive a bonus $1,000, bringing their total proceeds to $11,000!
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Purchase them here (and see a list of merchants), or .
Be sure to check with these merchants for any additional details.
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Deal: Merchant Discount Cards are $10. Save 10, 15 and 20 percent at more than 30 locations.
Good Through: Oct. 31, 2012
2.
Deal: Softball city night: Come to Dino's after your softball game and watch the Tigers game. Also, enjoy $2 hot dogs and $4.95 Bud Light pitchers.
Good: Thursdays until Oct. 31.
3.
Deal: End-of-the-season closeout on outdoor garden tools. Thirty percent off rain barrels, edgers, rakes, composters and more. Also, all pond supplies are 50 percent off. Not available with other discount programs.
Good: While supplies last.
4.
Deal: Join the Chazzano Carefree Club and get coffee delivered the first and 15th of every month for one year for $300, a discount of $60, and free shipping.
Good through: Ongoing.
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Deal: Wacky Wednesdays: Get $2 games, $1 shoes, $1 hot dogs and slices of pizza.
Good: Noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 14.