Deals, bargains, freebies and cheap things to do before summer ends. Plus dozens of Web-extra ideas and sure bets!
ATLANTIC CITY — Parents and children are getting ready for the fall school season and, in this economy, we thought it might be helpful to advise our readers on some of the good bargains to be had in the southern New Jersey area. Cheap and fun things that won’t break your bank — so that you have money for school clothes, supplies, gasoline ... you get the idea.
(We don’t want to alarm you, but in the time you’ve been reading this, the stock market dropped 500 points ... Ok, it’s back up 350 points. Whoops, down again.)
We wish that was more of an exaggeration, but the fact is these are uncertain times and we could all use a financial break. Fortunately, along with a plethora of thrift shops and consignment stores that have sprouted up in our region over the past few years — including two Goodwill stores, a nicely stocked Salvation Army on Albany Avenue in Atlantic City and several newcomers such as the ARC Thrift Store and the The Alcove Thrift Shop (both located in the Tilton Shopping Plaza in Northfield and both to help raise money for good causes) as well as others in Galloway, Margate, Pleasantville, and Somers Point, where slightly worn clothes and other items can be found for dirt cheap (hopefully minus the dirt) — there are many deals to be had, both online (see this story at acweekly.com for more free and cheap ideas) and while you’re out and about.
Here’s a look at just some of the area’s “cheap thrills.”
What? You knew that’s what we meant by cheap thrills all along, right?
We (Love) Locals at ACH
Use your ACH (formerly the Hilton) comps at local restaurants and shops (Ventura’s, Sofia, Frank Theatres etc.) New members get $50 free slot play. Also, 20-percent discounts on rooms, ACH dining and spa. 888-224-4586. achcasinoresort.com.
Back to Fall Pop-Up Shop at The Chelsea
Beach-goers can kick off Labor Day weekend at The Chelsea in Atlantic City on Thursday, Sept. 1, as they host a unique “Back to Fall” Pop-Up shopping event featuring a variety of boutiques and a spa, Each will be setting up “Pop-Up” shops poolside in the Cabanas at The Chelsea and previewing their fall collections. Guests will enjoy exclusive discounts, great Swag Bags, and more. There will be a “Pop Up” bar with specialty priced cocktails and a special small plate menu from Chelsea Prime. The event is free and open to the public. thechelsea-ac.com.
Free Friday Slot Tournaments – at Bally’s
Every Friday, you can win your share of $5,000 in a Free Slot Tournament. The action takes place 11am to 5pm in the Wild Wild West Tournament Area. ballysac.com
Trop Poker Midnight Poker Tournaments
The Trop Poker Room offers the best poker tournament rates in town with its Midnight “Trop Till You Drop” Poker Tournament. Take in the action Sunday–Thursday, for just $42 total entry fee; Friday and Saturdays entry fee is just $62 total. tropicana.net
Free beaches
Locals know that the best time to take in the shore is in the September sun after Labor Day. Atlantic City, Strathmere and Wildwood beaches are free all the time. Most area beaches are free after Labor Day. Check for guarded beaches.
Gardner’s Basin
Hugging the water, facing spectacular bayfront homes, one might guess this neighborhood to be Margate or Longport.
he quarterfinals are this Thursday, Sept. 1, and the semifinals are the following Thursday, Sept. 8. The championship round will take place Sept. 15.
If you want your children to continue being physically active and positively occupied once the school year begins, Back to School night is a must.
Plus the Album of the Week, DrewToonz and the upcoming Boardwalk Empire-related PBS event 'Prohibition'
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1. ACJazzFan said... on Aug 25, 2011 at 08:44AM
“Don't forget Odean Pope tonite at Kennedy Plaza - free concert 7PM-10PM”