Food City is preparing to kick off its second annual Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive.
“Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months. The drive will benefit local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters throughout our area at a critical time,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City’s president and chief executive officer.
Beginning Wednesday and continuing through Dec. 31, specially marked bags containing non-perishable food items or pet food products will be available for purchase for only $10 (plus tax) at all area Food City locations.
Customers wishing to purchase food bags or pet food bags may deposit them in the collection bins located at the front of the store. All of the products collected will benefit local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters throughout the region, according to Food City.
Enchanted Garden marks 25 years
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights is marking 25 years with more than a million LED lights displayed with over 30 holiday scenes beginning nightly Nov. 22 through Jan. 4.
The first 25 guests in line on opening night receive a commemorative 25th ornament, according to Rock City. Facebook followers can also participate in “25 Days of Christmas” beginning Dec. 1 for opportunities to win free passes, the attraction said.
All guests are encouraged to view Rock City’s website before visiting the Lights to see which activities are open early and browse the calendar for the nightly entertainment schedule and special weekday/value pricing.
Dinner with Santa tickets are available on select nights: Dec. 2-4, 7 and 8. For more information, go to www.seerockcity.com/lights.
CBL opens new supermarket at mall
Chattanooga-based CBL Properties says that a state-of-the-art, full-service ShopRite supermarket has opened at Stroud Mall in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
ShopRite, which is located in a former Bon-Ton store at Stroud Mall, features its own restaurant, Bin37, a wine and beer shop, as well as the area’s first and only food hall experience.
“We are thrilled to welcome ShopRite to Stroud Mall,” said Stephen Lebovitz, chief executive officer of CBL Properties. “CBL’s vision is to transform our properties from traditional malls to suburban town centers.”