A lush world of plants awaits shoppers attending this Thursday’s Girls Night Out event. Highlighting the beauty, wonder, and healing power of plants, this edition of our popular quarterly evening shopping event features themed offers from retail merchants, specials from guest vendors, summery drinks, and plant-forward raffle prizes. Those who bring a contribution for Howard County-based nonprofit Grassroots are entered into a second raffle, increasing their chances of winning while helping a worthy cause!
Drop off a feminine care products donation at the Grassroots stand to help make our Period Products Drive a success. Grassroots Crisis Intervention offers many services for families and individuals in Howard County. Your donation helps strengthen our community, and you’ll be entered into a raffle to win an orchid courtesy of Xanadu Botanicals & Design.
The fun continues at the new check-in counter in the New Weave building, where visitors pick up their free shopping bag, $5 Mill buck, and a glass of lavender lemonade or wine. After perusing the raffle prize display, shoppers set forth, bingo cards in hand, to explore the shops and have their card initialed to be entered into the evening’s raffle.
The center of the New Weave building is now home to Shop Local, a cohort of six entry-level entrepreneurs supported by the Maryland Women’s Business Center. Stop by to check out handmade jewelry, mosaics, bags and accessories, upcycled clothing and accessories, and soaps.
Across the hall, Charity’s Closet’s annual 3-4-5 sale is a perennial favorite. The doors open at 4 pm for this end-of-season event that offers three clothing items for $5. Sister business Charity’s First Picks will have 50% off their higher-end gently-used clothing options. Around the corner, an acupuncturist will be set up in the Rosebud Micro Venue. Stop in to learn about ear seeds, tiny acupuncture devices used to promote comfort and relaxation.
Many businesses are offering discounts and specials valid during Girls Night Out only. Check out the list here: Girls Night Out – Savage Mill
Bead Soup’s easy “make and take” earrings are made with your choice of beads, with clip-on and post options available.
A new tenant in the Carding Building, the International Institute of Holistic Health opens their doors for an exclusive tour of their state-of-the-art facility. Stop by to check out their groundbreaking, innovative work and receive a small gift while supplies last.
Inside our glass atrium you’ll find Plant Masters, a second-generation family flower farm. Their verdant display of houseplants in a variety of sizes will prove irresistible.
Do you have questions about how to keep houseplants alive? Is there an issue you’d like to ask someone about? The experts at Xanadu Botanicals & Design will be on hand to answer your questions.
Special guest permanent jewelry vendor Lovelie Links welds bracelets, anklets, and necklaces for clients on site. Many people choose a piece to signify a lasting bond with a friend or family member. Just for this evening, monstera leaf connectors and plant charms (limited supply) will be among the options to personalize your piece.
To continue the theme, our friends with the Savage Branch Library will be offering a craft station to create your very own paper plant crown.
You’ll feel rejuvenated after this evening of greenery and discovery. Remember to drop off your completed bingo card for a chance to win one of our themed prizes! And mark your calendar for the next Girls Night Out, set for October 24.