THE POLK COUNTY
Pulse
December 6, 2023
Christmas Cash Mob is back She’s back! Judy Thompson, former Cash Mob Coordinator, will be hosting the December Christmas Mob. The December Mob will be held at American Artisans, 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9. Thompson notes that she is excited to do this special holiday Mob and is looking forward to seeing not only Mob’sters from the past, but new guests. She said this Mob will be full of games and prizes. Anyone who attends wearing some type of Christmas head attire will be able to register for a special door prize. This can be anything from Santa hats to elf ears; snowman hats to sprigs of holly. Bring on your creative side and make your head gear even more special. Another prize will be given for the most outstanding head attire. Everyone is invited to attend this Cash Mob, with or without a hat. Complimentary refreshments will be provided by American Artisans. The Downtown Cash Mob is a project of the Mena Downtown Partners (MDP) to promote the “Buy Local, Shop Small” effort while providing an opportunity for fun and socializing. For those not familiar with a cash mob, it is a community effort that is popular in many areas of the country and joins people together to support local businesses. It is an entertaining way to encourage shoppers into businesses where they not only normally shop but also to stores they may not have visited. The Downtown Mena Cash Mob provides an opportunity to shop at various downtown businesses. All participating merchants
and hosts are members of MDP. Locally, the invitation to attend is extended giving the name of the business which will host that month. The group then meets at the designated location for refreshments, fellowship, games and door prizes. Finally, the name of a participating MDP business is drawn. The group then converges on that business going in laughing and yelling “You’re being mobbed.” Thompson advises there are only two requirements for attending Cash Mobs: Each participant must spend $20 or more at the store that is being mobbed and they must have fun. The Cash Mob is open to anyone. Shoppers have included everyone from 10 to 90. This is a great way to meet new people and a fun way to hang out with your friends. Contribute to the local economy and have a great time with the “all-American” pastime of shopping. Grab your friends or come by yourself and do some Christmas shopping. Join in the Christmas fun and meet at American Artisans.
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