More than 50 businesses are participating this year, offering sales, prize drawings, gift bags and refreshments such as wine, coffee and appetizers from 5 to 8 p.m.

And this year, there’s no excuse for missing out as Edwards Automotive will provide a free shuttle service from the Midtown Mall parking lot to area businesses. This is to provide participants with a “safe and warm experience” as they travel throughout the downtown area,” Downtown Development Authority Program Director Paula Craven said.

One shuttle will do a Stephenson Avenue route, while the other will follow Carpenter Avenue. The Stephenson Avenue shuttle will stop at the Midtown Mall parking lot every half-hour and make one final trip at 8 p.m. to the parking lot.

Girls’ Night Out not only provides women with an opportunity to socialize and get a jump start on their holiday shopping — it also shines a light on local small businesses, Craven pointed out.

“Our downtown businesses are a life source to a vibrant downtown district and this event is a small way we can all give back to our local business owners,” Craven said.

So far, participating businesses and organizations include: Arrange for Change; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Bijou Lovely; BK Enterprises Engraving, Awards & Gifts; Blackstone Pizza Company; Blomquist Architects; Book World; Consignment Mamas; Crispigna’s Italian Market; CWRK Collective; Da Vape Escape; Dickinson County Library; Erickson Jewelers; Extraordinary Interiors/Perennial; Flowerland Greenhouse; Flutterby Photography; Dulce Nulla Gourmet Desserts; Mary Kay; Quinnesec Creations; Francie’s Traditional Designs; Grayson & Co. Jewelers; Good Earth Salon; Hello Consignments & Decor; Julia Rose Creations; IM-K Zonta Club; Young Living Essential Oils; Kaad Family Dentistry; Kaizen Way to Wellness; Sweet Nats Steeped Tea; Kingsley North; LifeFit BrainFit; Linnea & Kristine; Logo Sportswear; Moose Jackson Cafe; Iron Mountain Made; Kingsford Krush Roller Derby; Paws and Claws Pet Grooming; ReNew Sport & Wellness Massage, LLC; Salon 323; Savage Mane Salon & Day Spa; Sol Blu Lounge; Tessa Avenue-Online Boutique; Thirty-one & LuLaRoe; Step Ahead Boots & Clothing; Stitch It Up; Clever Container; Clover Clothing; Tastefully Simple; Kristinscandishop; Super One Foods; Thomas Theatre Group; Thrivent Financial; Vintage Sundries; Vision Source; and the Wishing Well.

For a detailed listing of what each business will offer and a shuttle service map, go to the web site downtownironmountain.com.

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