Free Food at Aiken Chick-fil-A

All customers dressed as a cow will get free food at the Chick-fil-A in Aiken on July 10.

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Chick-fil-A in Aiken is celebrating Cow Appreciation Day on July 10. All customers fully dressed as a cow will receive a free Chick-fil-A meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner).

For those who are too timid to wear full cow costumes, the restaurant will award a complimentary entrée to customers partially dressed in cow attire, such as a cow-spotted scarf, purse, hat or other accessory. 

The restaurant will present a “Get Spotted” Cow Costume Party on July 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. to help younger customers create their costume. Kids will receive a free kid’s meal with the purchase of a Chick-fil-A meal. Customers can also play games for the chance to win prizes. All customers will receive a free miniature “Eat Mor Chikin” Cow.

Here are the scheduled events for Cow Appreciation Day:

All cow-clad customers who arrive in “herds” will receive a free miniature plush “Eat Mor Chikin” Cow.  Other events will include:

9 – 10 a.m.: Breakfast with the “Eat Mor Chikin” Cow – Enjoy breakfast in the company of the “Eat Mor Chikin” Cow and play Chick-fil-A games for free prizes.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Enjoy free samples of the new Peach Hand-Spun Milkshake and have your face painted.

1 – 3 p.m.: “Cow Strut” – This cow talent show will give cow-clad customers a chance to strut their stuff.  All participants will receive a free gift from Chick-fil-A.

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Free Replacement Flags

Goin’ Postal stores nationwide are replacing faded American flags.

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More than 300 family-owned Goin’ Postal stores nationwide are replacing faded American flags. This month, the packing and shipping chain is offering free replacement flags to anyone who takes in a tattered, torn or faded American flag.

Each Goin’ Postal store owner will have a minimum of 75 flags to give out as replacements, with a limit of one per family per physical address (post office boxes not included) while supplies last. The flags measure 4 feet by 6 feet. No purchase is necessary, but some restrictions and conditions apply.

Tattered, torn or faded flags must be in a noticeable state of disrepair and be at least 2 feet by 3 feet or larger.

Goin’ Postal’s American Flag Re-placement Program does not apply to plastic or novelty flags, flags that are intended for use on motorized or other vehicles, and handheld flags. Goin’ Postal is at 2825 Washington Road.

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Real Heroes

One local Applebee’s restaurant is offering a 10 percent discount for service workers through its Real Heroes promotion.

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Through Sunday, Applebee’s at 502 N. Belair Road in Evans will honor nurses with 10 percent off their meal. Nurses should bring their ID to prove their employment in the field.

Starting Monday, the Applebee’s location will offer the discount to members of the National Guard Reserves, according to a store employee.

The promotion changes each Monday, and customers can find out who will be honored that week through the restaurant’s billboard sign. Applebee’s has recognized police officers, fire fighters, military and EMS workers.

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$4 Admission on Fourth of July

Fort Discovery is offering $4 admission on Saturday.

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The National Science Center’s Fort Discovery is reducing its admission price to $4 on the Fourth of July. This equals savings of $4 for adults and $2 for children, seniors and military.

Fort Discovery will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 1 Seventh Street in downtown Augusta.

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Buy One, Get One Half Off at Shoe Carnival

Shoe Carnival customers can receive a card to buy one, get one half off from July 1 to 4.

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Beginning July 1 through July 4, with any purchase, Shoe Carnival customers will receive a “BOGO When You Want 2” card. This card allows customers to buy one pair of shoes and get a second pair of equal or lesser value for half off anytime through Jan. 19, 2010.
 
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Summer Fun at Library

Families on a budget can find free activities at the library this summer.

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If you’re looking for low cost ways to entertain your kids, the library has many free programs and activities for children and teens. Here are just a few:

LEARN TO DRAW MANGA:  Children ages 11 and up can learn the basics of manga, a popular Japanese art technique, on Saturday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. The class is limited to 25 students. The session will be held at the Augusta-Richmond County Library at 902 Greene Street.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM:  Through July 24, children and teens can participate in the summer reading program at their local library. Families can visit any library in the Augusta area to get a reading log. Participants who read 30 books or for 15 hours will receive a book, coupons to local restaurants, stickers and bookmarks.

MONDAY MATINEE:  The Diamond Lakes Branch Library has Monday Matinee Movies. Through July 27, the library will show free movies at 2 p.m. Diamond Lakes Branch Library is at 101 Diamond Lakes Way, inside Diamond Lakes Regional Park in Hephzibah.

MONDAY TEEN MOVIES:  Each Monday in July, teens can enjoy a free movie at the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library at 902 Greene St. at 6:30 p.m.
July 6 – American Teen, Rated PG-13
July 13 – Inkheart, Rated PG
July 20 – Twilight, Rated PG-13
July 27 – Coraline, Rated PG

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Deal on Oil Change

Midas has a deal on oil changes for $16.99 until June 30. Tires Plus also has coupons on today's Web site.

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Midas is offering a discount on oil changes through the end of June. The price is $16.99 with a printable coupon from the company’s Web site.

In addition, the auto repair shop has coupons for other vehicle repairs and services on its Web site. The coupons include 10 percent off a set of four selected tires, $15 off engine diagnostic service and up to $50 off brake service.

The coupons expire on varying dates, but the discounts on tires and brake service end on June 30.

To find the coupons, visit the company’s Web site:
http://2806washingtonroad.midasaugusta.com/offers.aspx?shopNum=3180.

Midas is located at 2806 Washington Road in Augusta.

Also, Tires Plus has deals on tires and oil changes. For further information, click on the ad at the top of The Augusta Chronicle’s main page. Or, you can visit www.tiresplus.com/coupons/ to find printable coupons.

Tires Plus is offering a deal to buy three Firestone tires, get the fourth free. The offer is valid through June 30.

There are also coupons for a $19.99 oil change, $10 off alignment service and $50 off brake service. The coupons expire on July 11. Tires Plus has numerous locations in Augusta, Hephzibah, Martinez and North Augusta.

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Win Free Food at Sticky Fingers

Sticky Fingers is giving away free food to one lucky customer until the end of the year.

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Customers at Sticky Fingers can win free food through the restaurant’s “Feast for Free” promotion. The contest starts today and lasts until Aug. 16 at 10 p.m.

Anyone is eligible to participate in the drawing. To enter, complete an entry form provided at the restaurant. No purchase is necessary. Participants must be 18 years old or older.

The winner will be selected by a random drawing. They will receive a “Feast for Free” card that entitles them to free food (up to $25 per day) at their local Sticky Fingers until Dec. 31.

Official contest rules can be found at www.stickyfingers.com/feastforfree.

Sticky Fingers is located at 277 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway.

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50 Percent Off Meals at Kobe Steakhouse

Kobe Steakhouse is giving 50 percent off all meals from Monday through Thursday.

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If you’re looking for a weekday deal, Kobe Steakhouse has 50 percent off all meals each Monday through Thursday. Everything in the restaurant is available at the discount price, a store employee said.

The restaurant is located in the Kroger shopping center at 2801 Washington Road.

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Two-Day Sale at HHGregg

HHGregg is having a two-day sale that gives customers employee-family discounts on products storewide.

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HHGregg is extending its employee-family prices to consumers for two days. According to a sales advertisement on the retailer’s Web site, the savings can be found storewide. The sale lasts Friday and Saturday.

This might be a great way to save on a Father’s Day gift. The discounts are equivalent to manufacturer’s prices, according to a store manager.

Also, the store is offering 24 months no interest on purchases $397 or above (excluding computers and video game systems), if customers use an HHGregg credit card. For more information, visit www.hhgregg.com.

HHGregg is located at 207 Robert C Daniel Jr. Parkway.

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Buy One Dozen, Get One Free

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has a coupon on The Augusta Chronicle’s Web site to buy one dozen of doughnuts, get one free.

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If you need doughnuts for a work or social function, there’s a coupon on today’s newspaper Web site to help you get more for your money. Look at the top of The Augusta Chronicle’s main page and click on the link under the logo for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.

You’ll find a printable coupon to buy one dozen, get one free at each of Augusta’s locations. The coupon expires on August 31.

You can also find the coupon at this link:

http://chronicle.augusta.com/advertisers/CPM09/Krispy-Kreme/

Here are the local Krispy Kreme Doughnuts locations:

1644 Gordon Highway Augusta
(706) 798-3239

2866 Washington Road, Augusta
(706) 737-3227

Bobby Jones Expressway, Augusta
(706) 869-1793

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Sticky Fingers Meal Deal

Sticky Fingers has a deal for two meals for $15 that lasts until Friday.

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Sticky Fingers is running a special for two meals at $15 including dessert, according to a store manager. The restaurant is also giving customers a chance to display their artistic talents with chalk drawings on the sidewalk. People of all ages can draw on the sidewalk while they are waiting to be seated.

The restaurant is located at 277 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway.

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New Chicken on Sale at Bi-Lo

Bi-Lo has a new, affordable meal option with the launch of its Lip Lickin’ Fried Chicken.

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Bi-Lo is offering a convenient deli option with freshly breaded, fried chicken. The option is called Lip Lickin’ Fried Chicken. The chicken is sold at all Bi-Lo locations.

Lip Lickin’ Fried Chicken is fresh and never frozen, according to a release. The chicken is fried on-site every two hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lip Lickin’ Fried Chicken is available on the bone and in boneless strips, contains no MSG and has zero Trans Fats.

Here are the prices for Bi-Lo deli options:

Chicken Tenders Hot/Cold: $5.99 a pound
Chicken Leg: $0.99 each
Chicken Wing: $0.59 each
Chicken Thigh: $0.99 each
Chicken Breast: $1.59 each
2-Piece White (Breast/Wing): $2.19 each
2-Piece Dark (Thigh/Leg): $2.19 each
8-Piece Hot/Cold: $6.99
8-Piece Dark: $4.99
12-Piece Hot/Cold: $10.99
32-Piece: $26.99
64-Piece: $53.99
96-Piece: $76.99

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Food and Drink Specials at Malibu Jack’s

Malibu Jack’s Surf Grill has food and drink specials as part of the restaurant’s ribbon cutting weekend celebration.

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Malibu Jack’s Surf Grill is celebrating its ribbon cutting weekend celebration starting today. The festivities will begin on Thursday at 4 p.m., according to owner Dennis Gould. Following the ribbon cutting, there will be light refreshments, live music and drink and dinner specials. Malibu Jack’s is also hosting a $15 wine tasting during the celebration.

The celebration will continue on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, there will be live entertainment and food and drink specials from 5 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, the celebration will continue with live entertainment and food and drink specials from 1 to 10 p.m.

The weekend celebration will end on Sunday with a special buffet in honor of Father’s Day. All moms will eat half price with a paid adult Sunday brunch buffet as the restaurant’s thanks for bringing dad to Malibu Jack’s. Dads will receive a $10 gift certificate to be used on their next visit.

The restaurant opened in March at 231 Fury’s Ferry Road in Augusta. The location is Malibu Jack’s first franchise, and Mr. Gould said that he hopes to pave the way for locations in other cities.

Malibu  Jack’s Surf Grill features tastes from around the world, including fresh seafood and exotic salads. The restaurant has a happy hour from 4 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.malibujacks.com.

Wednesday Freebies at Arby's

Don't forget about Wednesday Freebies at Arby's. Each Wednesday, the restaurant is giving away free food with a purchase. 

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Arby’s is holding Wednesday Freebies through the end of August. Here is a list of free items and the purchase required, according to Arby’s corporate office. This is a great way to save on lunch! 

June 17 - Free Regular Sidekicker with any sandwich purchase
June 24 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any sandwich purchase

July 1 - Free Regular Beef 'n Cheddar with any drink purchase
July 8 - Free Orange Cream Swirl shake with any sandwich purchase
July 15 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any drink purchase
July 22 - Free Roastburger with any drink purchase
July 29 - Free FruiTea with any sandwich purchase

Aug. 5 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any drink purchase
Aug. 12 - Free Roast Chicken Club with any drink purchase
Aug. 19 - Free FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
Aug. 26 - Free Regular Beef 'n Cheddar with any drink purchase

According to local store managers, the deal is offered at all local Arby’s locations:

1813 Gordon Highway in Augusta
1823 Walton Way in Augusta
2733 Washington Road in Augusta
3864 Washington Road in Martinez
4389 Washington Road in Evans

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$5 Pizzas at Little Caesars

Little Caesars Pizza has pizzas on sale daily for $5.

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Today is the grand opening of the new Little Caesars Pizza restaurant at 2801 Washington Road. Little Caesars restaurants have a regular special for a large cheese or pepperoni pizza for $5.

The restaurant on Washington Road is carry-out only. For more information, contact the new restaurant at (706) 364-1806.

Trying to find Little Caesars? Here’s a list of local restaurants:

4497 Columbia Road, Augusta (706) 364-2702
3221 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta (706) 364-5585
2492 Tobacco Road, Hephzibah (706) 790-9262

Detroit, Mich.-based Little Caesar's Pizza has locations nationwide. The restaurant specializes in pizza, bread sticks and wings.

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Discount Haircuts

Great Clips is extending its $6.99 haircut sale through July 31.

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Through the end of July, consumers can get a haircut for $6.99 at Great Clips, according to owner Larry Conn. The shop is located at 2801 Washington Road.

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Free Movies for Kids

Children in Augusta and Aiken can watch free movies starting Tuesday at Regal cinemas.

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Regal Entertainment Group is showing free movies as part of its Free Family Film Festival. The theatres will have seven to nine weeks of free movies for kids and parents. Selected G and PG movies start at 10 a.m.

In Augusta, the movies are available on Tuesday through Thursday. In Aiken, the films are shown on Tuesday and Wednesday. The doors open at 9 a.m., according to local theatre managers. Seating is first come, first served. Limited to theatre capacity.

Below is the movie schedule for each theatre:

Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 & IMAX
1144 Agerton Lane
Augusta, Ga. 30909
(706) 667-9713

June 16 to June 18  Charlotte's Web (G)
                                Surf's Up (PG)

June 23 to June 25  Horton Hears A Who (G)
                                Journey to the Center of the Earth (PG)

June 30 to July 2     Space Chimps (G)
                               Star Wars: Clone Wars (PG)

July 7 to July 9         Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
                                Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)

July 14 to July 16     Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
                                Nim's Island (PG)

July 21 to July 23     Everyone's Hero (G)
                                Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa (PG)

July 28 to July 30     Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
                                Kung Fu Panda (PG)

Aiken Mall 8
300 East Gate Drive
Aiken, S.C. 29802
(803) 641-0900

June 16 to June 17   Horton Hears A Who (G)
                                 Journey to the Center of the Earth (PG)

June 23 to June 24   Space Chimps (G)
                                 Star Wars: Clone Wars (PG)

June 30 to July 1       Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G)
                                 Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)

July 7 to July 8          Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
                                 Nim's Island (PG)

July 14 to July 15      Everyone's Hero (G)
                                 Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa (PG)

July 21 to July 22      Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
                                 Kung Fu Panda (PG)

July 28 and July 29   Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
                                 Shrek the Third (PG)

Aug. 4 and Aug. 5     The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
                                 Alvin and The Chipmunks (PG)

Aug. 11 and Aug. 12  Charlotte's Web (G)
                                  Surf's Up (PG)

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Free Movie Screenings at Library

The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library has free movie screenings on Mondays.

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The downtown public library shows free movies at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. The screenings are held at the library headquarters at 902 Greene Street.

Here is a schedule of the featured movies for June:

June 15 – Revolutionary Road (2008, Rated R, dir. by Sam Mendes, 119 minutes) A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.

June 22 - I’ve Loved You So Long (2008, Rated PG-13, dir. by Philippe Claudel, 117 minutes) A woman struggles to interact with her family and find her place in society after spending 15 years in prison.

June 29 – Gran Torino (2008, Rated R, dir. by Clint Eastwood, 116 minutes) Disgruntled Korean War vet Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal  Kowalski’s prized possession – his 1972 Gran Torino.

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Monday Matinee

The Diamond Lakes Branch Library has a free matinee movie for children and families today.

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If you’re looking for a free way to entertain your children, visit the Monday Matinee Movies for Children & Families at Diamond Lakes Branch Library. Through July 27, the library will show free movies at 2 p.m. each Monday. *There will not be a movie shown on June 22.

Today’s feature film is ET. The event is free to the public.

Diamond Lakes Branch Library is located at 101 Diamond Lakes Way, inside Diamond Lakes Regional Park in Hephzibah. For more information, contact the library at (706) 772-2432.

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