Friendly celebrates with prizes
As part of its anniversary celebration, Friendly Center is offering a major promotion and drawing starting Sunday.
Until Aug. 31, shoppers can register to win prizes such as:
A $100 gift certificates from Carlyle & Co., Harper's Restaurant, Leon's Style Salon, GameStop and Toys & Co.
An 18-carat gold ring with diamond baguettes, valued at $1,895, from Schiffman's Jewelers.
An 18-inch Akoya pearl necklace from Belk.
A Friendly Center shopping spree that includes a gift certificate for $1,957 (the amount corresponds to the year the center opened) and one night at the O. Henry Hotel.
A number of other retailers and restaurants also are taking part. Visit individual stores and eateries to find out what they're offering and to register.
Winners will be notified starting Sept. 4, after a drawing.