- Earlier Than The Bird Photos - (click on images for larger view) EARLIER THAN THE BIRD - November 19, 2011 -- 7am - 12pm Downtown Livermore Livermore Downtown Inc. & Pleasanton Downtown Association partner together for annual “Earlier Than the Bird” Shopping Celebration! Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:00am – Noon Jump out of bed on Saturday, November 19th and grab your mother, daughter, sister, girlfriend, colleague, grandma, aunt, niece...to get a head start on the Holiday Shopping! Livermore Downtown Inc. is hosting the 7th Annual “Earlier Than the Bird; Shopping Celebration” On November 19, 2011. And for the second year, The Pleasanton Downtown Association will host their 2nd “Earlier Than the Bird” event! This popular event is designed to launch the Holiday Shopping Season in a unique and entertaining fashion, capturing the Holiday Shopping dollars before the Corporate Retail launch on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Livermore’s and Pleasanton’s downtown retail shops will be open at 7 AM, offering refreshments to their patrons to keep them fueled. There will be special offers, added value campaigns and… to make this really a fun time… shoppers, in Livermore, will receive a free messenger bag as a gift, IF they are wearing their pajamas! “The Holiday Season is the most important revenue generating quarter for our small businesses in downtowns.” Says Livermore Downtown Executive Director, Rachael Snedecor.  “It is imperative that independent business owners find unique ways to attract consumers to discover the specialty products and services to be found in Main Street Commercial districts.” The California Main Street Alliance is working closely with Downtown Districts across the State of California to create awareness and gain commitment to the “Shop Local” movement.  Rachael Snedecor, as past President of the California Main Street Alliance, invites all downtowns to join in hosting the “Earlier Than The Bird” event in their districts. “This year we are thrilled to have our neighboring, sister downtown of Pleasanton joining the party!” says Snedecor. “Tri Valley residents now have the opportunity to enjoy two historic downtown districts for this fun “Slumber Party” style shopping event!” Laura Olson, Executive Director of the Pleasanton Downtown Association, states “Our Downtown Pleasanton businesses are excited to partner with Livermore on this unique and exciting event. Events like these are what our local Downtowns are all about – an inviting, fun and festive environment for everyone to enjoy while shopping and dining!” This event will be launching a Holiday Season that will generate income for more than just the business owners. Much needed sale tax revenue will be generated for Alameda County and for the local communities of Livermore and Pleasanton. For more information, go to: www.livermoredowntown.com and www.pleasantondowntown.net. Or call Rachael Snedecor at (925) 373-1795 for Livermore Downtown Inc. or Laura Olson at (925) 484-2199 for the Pleasanton Downtown Association. VENDOR SPECIALS: (Businesses listed in alphabetical order)   • Anita's Salon & Scalp Clinic - 206 S. J Street   15% off all boutique items (purchases over $20 please) Munchies/Beverages: Refreshments to shop by • Art Glass Studio - 174 S. L Street   $5.00 make your own piece of fused jewelry, Specials on almost everything Munchies/Beverages: TBD • Artistic Edge at Blacksmith Square - 21 S. Livermore Ave.   Bring your pet for Holiday Pictures-Donations go to Tri Valley Humane Society. Specials on animal art. Munchies/Beverages: Peach mimosa's with Chocolate Swirl by Little Valle Winery • ArtSpace Gallery & Custom Framing - 133 S. Livermore Ave.   Free gift with prchase, 50% off Watchcraft Munchies/Beverages: Irish Morning Coffee, OJ, Brownies & Holiday cookies • Blowout Bar Salon - 2152 Second Street   Pre-packaged gifts, stocking stuffers, 15% off all products and services, $100. gift cards for $75. While supplies last. Munchies/Beverages: French style crepes, Mimosas • Café Art - 1764 First Street   Free Studio Fee if in PJ's, 20% off. Munchies/Beverages: TBD • Cal Coast Financial - 187 S. J Street   Coupon for free appraisal or home for refinance or sale. Munchies/Beverages: Coffee & Cookies • Charlotte's Web - 2160 Railroad Ave.   15% off one item if in PJ's between 7am and 12pm.   Munchies/Beverages: Coffee & Muffins • Cooleykatz Toys - 1959 Second Street   Up to 50% off. Roll your own discount for 10% 15% or 20% off purchase. Thomas Train items 30% off. Munchies/Beverages: TBD • Curio Women's Resale - 144 S. K Street   Curio will pay the sales tax! Drawing for two $25 gift certificates. Munchies/Beverages: Bagels & Cream Cheese and Juice • Dana's Boutique - 1987 First Street   Crazy Clearance rack-all dresses $25.00, 25 % off Lucy Love apparel, Free hat box with hat purchase, while supplies last. Munchies/Beverages: TBD • Dawn Schubert Photography - 56 S. Livermore Avenue   FREE $25 gift certificate for each $100 gift certificate purchased. Munchies/Beverages: Mimosas & pastries • Dom's Outdoor Outfitters - 1870 First Street   All UGGS 20% off & FREE Uggs keychain w/purchase, All Acorn slippers 20 % off, tents, sleeping bags and backpacks 15% off, FREE freeze-dried ice cream w/purchase of $40.00 or more. Munchies/Beverages: Starbucks Coffee and OJ, pastries • First Street Wine Co. - 2211 First Street   10% off all accessories, Trnk Show: Natalie Avery Designs will sho and sell several designs of hand painted wine glasses. Event Special - Buy 3 wine glasses-get the fourth free. Personalization is free. Munchies/Beverages: Peet's Coffee and Noah's Bagels • LaLaLa Salon - 291 S. Livermore Avenue   Gift Cards available, all products 10% off, buy 2 haircuts get 1 complimentary. Munchies/Beverages: Pastries, bagels, mimosas, coffee, espresso. • Livermore Art Association Gallery Shop - 2155 Third Street   With gallery purchase of $25 or moe, enjoy taking home a FREE hand made holiday ornament designed by a local artist. Munchies/Beverages: Donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, OJ & More! • Maggio's Italian Deli & Bakery - 2181 First Street   TBD Munchies/Beverages: Homemade muffins, chocolate hazelnut croissants & cookies. • Main Street Designs - 2196 First Street   $15.00 Gift Card for next visit w/each $100. purchased.   Munchies/Beverages: Irish Cream Coffee & Shortbread. • Main Street Designs Christmas Shop - 56 S. Livermore Ave.   FREE Christmas Ornament   Munchies/Beverages: Hot Cider & Shortbread • Milano Joe's & El Charro Restaurants - 2020 First Street   FREE $10.00 gift card w/purchase of $50. gift card, FREE $25.00 gift card w/purchase of $100 gift card.   Munchies/Beverages: Italian cookies, Mexican coffee and biscotti. • OutSideIn etc - 2184 First Street   Free gift for first 50 people spending $25.00 or more, $5.00 gift card for every $50.00 spent.   Munchies/Beverages: Fruit, pastry & tea. • Proctor's - 2200 First Street   Free Wine charms to cstomers in pajamas.   Munchies/Beverages: Cookies & Flavored Tea • Shakabuku Designs - 2044 First Street   Purchase $50.00 gift certificate for $37.50 (while supplies last). Deal sheet available at door, Drawing every 30 minutes.   Munchies/Beverages: Fabulous pastries, Bloody Mary's and Mimosas. • Street Science Skate Shop - 2321 First Street   $100 shop deck complete, 25% off soft goods, and buy 2 get 1 half off shoes.   Munchies/Beverages: Mimosas & croissants • Swirl on the Square - 21 S. Livermore Ave.   Free wine tasting card for all in PJs. Special pricing on wines sold through tasting room.   Munchies/Beverages: Mimosas & "secret cake" breakfast bites. • TA Naturals - 202 S. L Street, Ste. A   15% off all merchandise and an additional 5% to those in PJ's.   Munchies/Beverages: Coffee, OJ and pastries. • Uptown Girls Salon & Boutique - 2145 First Street   Spend $100 on Boutique purchase and receive $10. gift card. Hair products are buy one get one 1/2 off, complimentary make up applications. FREE Bare Mineral Lip Gloss Key Chain to the first 50 customers!   Munchies/Beverages: Breakfast treats from Time to Eat Catering • Van's Health Foods - 2148 First Street   10% off to those in PJ's, raffle for basket.   Munchies/Beverages: Goodies & Hot Tea. • Victorine Olive Oil - 21 S. Livermore Ave.   Receive a FREE bar of olive oil soap with every $20 purchase.   Munchies/Beverages: Cranberry, blood orange olive oil muffins & spiced cider. • Winemaker's Pour House - 2241 First Street   10% off Merchandise.   Munchies/Beverages: 'Eggs Bene Amouse-Bouche(bite)' and bubbly. • Woopsiedaisy Toy Shop - 154 S. J Street   Free classic wooden toy w/every $25 purchase. 10% off to those in jammies.   Munchies/Beverages: Pastries, juice and coffee. For more information call Livermore Downtown Inc.: (925) 373-1795.     Home | About Us | Downtown Businesses | Partners In Main Street | Downtown Club Program Events | Play & Stay | Latest News | Get Involved | Related Links | Contact Us Livermore Downtown Inc. • 20 S. L Street, in the Historic Railroad Depot, Livermore, CA 94550 ph: 925-373-1795 • email: lms@livermoredowntown.com Site sponsored and designed by Barretta Design