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Frugal Family: Free Gardening Classes, Discounts Through Facebook and More

Special values throughout Pleasantville, Briarcliff and the surrounding area.

This week, bring your children to the movies for just $1 and get a deal on prom hair and make up.

May 14, 15

In celebration of their 10th anniversary, the continues children's tickets for $1 for select family films. This weekend (noon each day), it’s the 1965 comedy Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes starring Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles and  Terry Thomas.

May 14

Free Gardening Class at Stew Leonard's: Creating different combinations with Annuals. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Stew Leonard’s Garden Center in Yonkers. Lesson on techniques and trends, includes a take-home handout. 1 Stew Leonard Drive, Yonkers. 914-375-4700.

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May 15

Blinds to Go is holding its Annual Spring Savings Event, with up to 50 percent off selected blinds/window treatments. 150 South Central Park Ave., Hartsdale.

May 16

offers regular slices of Pizza for .99 cents on Mondays until further notice.

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May 21

Free Gardening Class at Stew Leonard's: "All about Tomatoes," from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Stew Leonard’s Garden Center in Yonkers. Lesson on techniques and trends, includes a take-home handout.

Through May 23

At , purchase any one piece of Vera Bradley rolling luggage and choose a large duffel, Get Carried Away tote, Vera hanging organizer, or Tech Organizer at half price.

Through May 31

Berger True Value Hardware 1 Cubic Ft. Miracle Gro Potting mix Reduced to $5.99 from $8.99, Kingsford Charcoal Briquets 16.6 lbs. $5.99 from $9.99. 44 Commerce St. Hawthorne. Click here for a coupon worth $5 off a $25 purchase.

 is offering 10 percent off a gluttony of pulled pork items including, salads, sliders, wraps and pulled pork-topped burgers.

Ongoing

Facebook users can "like" Home Depot's page and then check it on Fridays for deals offering between 50 and 70 percent off selected store merchandise. 1 Saw Mill River Rd., Hawthorne; 914-593-7110.

Owner Lisa Koebbe Bevan is offering a hair/makeup special for $150 for prom and other spring celebrations. Appointments are limited and a consultation prior to the event is required. Additional charge for elaborate up-dos. Client must come in with clean dry hair. Bringing a picture of the desired hair style is recommended.

“Frugality is founded on the principal that all riches have limits." —Edmund Burke

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