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Who doesn't love Free Stuff? 
 Here, we'll provide resources for you to get free goodies
and find free entertainment.  Also, we'll promote any contests we find around town.
 
Date(s) Freebies:  Place / Details
Any Day

Free Video Game Rentals

Joshua Hyde Public Library

Any day

Looking to get rid of some stuff, or pick up used stuff for free?

Check out freecycle.org    Once you register, you can post your needs or help other people with their requests 

Mondays

Free movie rental from Redbox

Sign up for text and/or email alerts.  Redbox will send a code to you when a free movie rental is available

http://www.redbox.com/Help/Signup.aspx 

You can find a Redbox vending machine outside Stop-and-Shop and Shaw's supermarkets in Sturbridge

Fridays - check web site

Rimscha Concert Series

St. Anne's Church - 16 Church St

rimschaconcerts.com 

Any day 

Free Stuff by Accumulating Digital Dollars at Swagbucks 

Earn points while you do your searches on the Internet

Example:  45 points = $5 Amazon gift card

 

Any day

Free 2009-2010 Travel Guide to Massachusetts

Offered by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism

Order online 

 

January 2010 

Kids Admitted Free to Old Sturbridge Village

the entire month of January

Bring your ice skates, sleds, and boots for a day of good fun 

While supplies last

Free AskMeAboutSturbridge Magnet! 

We have a new supply of logo magnets and are giving them away.  If you would like one of our magnets send an email to kathrynacciari@askmeaboutsturbridge.com

Summer Evenings

Concerts on the Common 

The Sturbridge Concerts on the Common bring you free music.  Check our Calendar of Events

 Bring a picnic, or purchase dinner at one of the local food vendors!

 Date(s)Contests/Giveaways
May through September

Sturbridge in Bloom Contest

Businesses on Main Street are encouraged to enhance their appearance with flower planting, landscaping, and cleaning. 

 Starts in May.  Winners selected in September.  

Contact Peg O'Connor for details at (508) 347-9655.

 Dec 1 - 20

Main Street Holiday Door Decorating Contest 

The Merchants of Sturbridge group is asking for all main street businesses and residents to decorate their front doors for the holidays.

Dec 1st - Dec 20th

Place your vote your favorite resident door and favorite business door at these ballot box locations: 1) Susan Secret Garden 2) Bake shop at the Public House 3) the Visitor center 4) Sturbridge Marketplace- 2nd floor.

A terrific prize will be awarded to the two winners. 
 

Through Nov 13

Windchime Contest

Build a windchime out of natural materials and bring it to Rehabilitative Resources Inc. by 3:00 PM Nov 13.   First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded, and you can donate your windchime to the Elm Hill Windchime Farm.  See the flyer for details.