'Stocking Stuffer' Program Provides Community Connection

Adding to the merrymaking of Frosty Fest, and furthering community connection, forty-one downtown West Chicago businesses will be ready to greet children and their families with a holiday treat on Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The Stocking Stuffer promotion, sponsored by the V.F.W. Post 6791, provides the first 500 children with a free holiday stocking which can be filled with goodies from participating businesses from the East Gateway, Central Main Street, East & West Washington and Fremont downtown district. The activity was inspired by the success of the recent downtown trick or treat which brought more than 400 children downtown.

“It’s all about community, and strengthening relationships that continue to grow throughout the year between residents, visitors and businesses,” commented Krista Coltrin, Marketing Assistant for the City of West Chicago. Coltrin, along with Public Information Officer Valeria Perez, went door to door seeking support of the program from downtown business owners. “We were delighted by the enthusiastic response we encountered on our business visits. The community spirit is amazing,” said Perez.  

A holiday stocking event poster in the storefront window will identify participating businesses. They include:

East Gateway 

• ABC Choice - 520 Main Street
• Carniceria Jimenez – 559 Main Street
• Carmen’s Unisex – 524 Main Street
• Disco Joyeria Araro - 565 Main Street
• Domino's Pizza - 560 Main Street                                                              
• Dulcerias Guadalajara - 568 Main Street
• Gateway Centre Dental - 534 Main Street
• Gateway Centre Development – 530 Main Street
• Hometown Realty - 571 Main Street
• Monarca Gifts – 532 Main Street
• Supermercado Tampico – 516 Main Street

Central Main Street

• Casa Rios Bridal Boutique – 204 Main Street
• Cobblestone Road Tavern – 216 Main Street
• Dolex Dollar Express – 100 Main Street
• Ferny's Salon - 136 Main Street, #B
• Gallery 200 - 200 Main Street
• Jacobsen’s Flowers – 115 Main Street
• La Noche – 124 Main Street
• Lulay Law Offices – 222 Main Street
• Mane Attractions – 117 Main Street
• Mexico Chiquito – 205 Main Street
• Nueva Imagen – 130 Main Street
• Porcayo & Associates Realty – 441 Main Street
• Power Boxing Academy – 134 Main Street
• Richard G. Smith, D.D.S. – 119 Main Street
• State Farm Insurance/Daniel Jimenez – 110 Galena Street
• Taqueria El Nero – 116 Main Street
• Turner Junction Family Restaurant - 212 Main Street
• West Chicago City Museum – 132 Main Street
• Willow Creek Church – 131 Main Street

East/West Washington Street

• American National Equities – 175 W. Washington Street 
• ByBy’s Restaurant – 142 W. Washington Street
• Gloria’s Jewelry – 178 W. Washington Street
• Sam's Auto Repair - 101 E. Washington Street
• Santo Maria Ristorante – 145 W. Washington Street
• Source One Staffing – 136 W. Washington Street
• West Chicago Marathon Gas Station – 139 W. Washington Street

Fremont Street

• Acorn Realty – 111 Fremont Street
• Daniel & Associates Real Estate – 122A Fremont Street
• Norris-Walen Funeral Home - 132 Fremont Street
• West Chicago Fire District – 200 Fremont Street

Arbor Avenue

• Arbor Avenue Antiques – 100 Arbor Avenue 

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