All proceeds go to Thompson Elementary School Enrichment. The Community Card is how the Thompson Elementary PTO raises money to pay for student enrichment, field trips, and extra school supplies. Dubbed "the best deal in town" by local residents, this $10 card grants the bearer discounts at 30+ Arlington businesses for an entire year. New cards come out annually on Town Day (mid-Sept) . How to purchase: at our Community Card booth on Town Day, from The Book Rack at 13 Medford St, or online at www.arlingtoncommunitycard.org. Email [email protected]. Community Card FAQ
Q: What is the Community Card? A: It's a hard plastic card that fits right in your wallet, costs only $10, and grants you the listed discounts at the participating Arlington businesses, all year long! It is a fundraiser for Thompson Elementary. Q: Wow, can I get the discounts EVERY time I go to these businesses? You DO have to present the card at checkout to get the deals though, so just remember to keep it in your wallet, glove box, or any convenient place that works for you. You can even punch a hole in the corner and carry it on your key-ring if that makes it easy. Q: What a great deal. I'll make that $10 back in a snap with two visits to the Capitol Theatre alone. Is there an expiration date though? A: Yes, the cards expire Sept 30th of the followng year, but new cards debut every year on Town Day. Q: Is there a deadline to purchase a card? A: No but when they are gone, they are gone! Cards launch every year at Town Day, and then after that, they can be purchased at The Book Rack and online via Paypal at www.arlingtoncommunitycard.org (volunteers are working hard to revise the site, it will be live after Sept 16th!). Most are sold in the fall, and often there are a few left for purchase well into spring, but it's always a good idea to grab one when you see/think of it! Q: Do you have to be an Arlington Resident to buy and use the card? A: Not at all! ANYONE who shops and dines in Arlington can (and should!) use this card. The card makes for a great gift to friends and neighbors too :-)
Q: Is there a card limit per household? A: Nope! Buy one for every consumer in the family! You have to have the card on you at time of purchase to get the deal(s) anyway. Q: Where does the $10 go? A: 100% of each $10 goes DIRECTLY to Thompson Elementary PTO to cover enrichment costs like field trips (fees, buses, etc), author/artist visits, extra classroom supplies, etc. This is Thompson's primary fundraiser. Thank you for your support, and remember, especially if you get exceptional service, tip your server on the original dollar amount before the discount - they deserve it! Shop Local
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