Celebrate the Start of the Holiday Season at Ralph’s Thriftway

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Be on the lookout for samples, your diet doesn't start until tomorrow.
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Shoppers of all ages enjoy the Holiday Open House.

“Holidays are about experiences and people, and tuning into what you feel like doing at that moment.  Enjoy not having to look at a watch.”  In this, Dame Evelyn Glennie, percussionist and composer, summed up November perfectly.

One way to revel in both—as well as specialty foods, prizes, discounts, and crafts—is at the Fall Festival Holiday Open House at Olympia’s Ralph’s Thriftway.  On November 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. come mingle, nosh, sip, create, shop, and discover seasonal inspiration at their 1908 East 4th location.

More than just cheese and crackers, the afternoon will offer holiday gift ideas, special event pricing on selected merchandise, 20% off your wine purchase, and 10% back on your ThrifteCard Wallet for houseware purchases during the celebration.  These extra Wallet savings can benefit our community through their 1% Community Rebate Program, which helps many local non-profits around our region.

Ralph’s and Bayview Thriftway have a long tradition of helping their friends and neighbors.  Since opening more than 50 years ago, their goal is simple: “Because we are committed to this area, we believe that it is our privilege and responsibility to return profits to the local community in as many ways as possible.”  Whether it’s providing food to the hungry or supporting neighborhood pride through the Love Our Local Fest, they’re a longtime pillar of support, education, and unique culinary offerings.

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Vendors will be at Ralph’s Thriftway on Saturday with unique products from all over the region.

Marketing Manager Carly Brettmann is proud that this annual event is a huge hit with shoppers.  The once-a-year discounts on housewares, wine, and more make for a “great opportunity to get gift ideas for holiday events.”  Cooks and foodies alike stock up on coffee presses, decorative aprons, mugs, specialty kitchen prep tools, and all manner of gifts for themselves and others.

There will be a grand prize giveaway which takes the form of a ‘hotsheet’ map.  Guests receive a punch card to fill with stamps given out in every department.  Once complete, it becomes your prize entry ticket.  Around the store, vendors will also have booths of samples, goodies, and holiday inspiration.

Brettmann says this year’s event showcases more vendors than ever before.  They include Cyrus O’Leary Pies, Chuckanut Cheesecake, Boarshead Deli Meats and Cheeses, Kerrygold Stout Skellig, Waffle Bites, Le Roule – Garlic & Cranberry, Ila’s foods, Jaslico Chips, Mama Scott- BBQ Sauces, SasQrunch, OlyKraut, Filipino Phils, Ice Chips, Stonewall, DeMar’s Rooster Sauce, and Ryan’s Honeycrisp Cider.

While at Ralph’s, ask how to earn a free holiday ham, get your flu shot, or save money by simply being 55+.  The holidays are definitely better in full health and a few extra dollars in your pocket.

The start of the holiday season can be stressful.  Take this once a year opportunity to enjoy an event with no expectations.  You can wander, sample, make your list for Santa, or become someone’s favorite Secret Santa…all under one roof.  Just don’t forget to pick up milk and eggs on the way home, you’re almost out.

 

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