It’s in the bag

Date: 11/6/2013

GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Living Local, an organization that encourages and supports local independent businesses, will be conducting a special event called “It’s in the bag!” on Nov. 16.

Buy a bag for only $5 and participants will receive a brightly colored stitched bag with the new Living Local logo filled with special offers, discounts and more from local, independent restaurants, stores and businesses. Quantities are limited.

These bags will be available for purchase starting on Nov. 9 at the following member locations: Armata’s Super Market, 901 Shaker Road, Longmeadow; Kiddly Winks, 801 Williams St., Longmeadow; Rinaldi’s Italian Specialties, 408 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow; Redstone Creamery, 48 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow; and Shoenique, 714 Bliss Road, Longmeadow.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.