Frugal Family: Local Business Offer a Variety of Saving Opportunities

This week, Patch has found some amazing deals on a variety of goods and services. Your local merchants are trying to stimulate the local economy and you can help by stopping in for some of the bargains. The offerings range from dental necessities to great deals on dining.

If you know of a good local bargain, alert other readers by posting it in the comments.

, 4345 Telegraph Road, Oakville
Deal: A special trial program is $29, a 55 percent saving that includes a free uniform and unlimited classes. Children ages three and up are welcome to enroll.
Good through: Sept. 17

Cafe Arnold Grill & Bar, 3946 Jeffco Boulevard, Arnold
Deal: Enjoy $2 quarter-pound burgers during happy hours, 3-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-midnight. Fourteen strategically placed televisions ensure an optimum atmosphere for sports fans.
Good through: September

Orthocare Systems Orthodontics, 6925 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Mehlville
Deal: A summer special includes affordable braces for $3,800, which can be paid for in $84 monthly payments.
Good through: September

Chevy's Fresh Mex, 12466 Tesson Ferry Road, Mehlville
Deal: Sundays are fiesta days and to celebrate, customers can buy a scoop of deep fried ice cream for $1, $3 tableside guacamole and $2 off Cadillac Margaritas.
Good through: Sundays through Oct. 9

, 3833 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville
Deal: The buffet is open seven days a week with lunch for $5.99 and dinner for $8.75. Children under 10 are half-price and children under three are free.
Good through: September

, 2544 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville
Deal: Haircuts are on fall special for $12. Also on special are Quantum perms for $44.
Good through: October