Next Wednesday, Aug. 17, is the first day of the 2011-2012 school year and many parents are scrambling to get their kids ready. Before taking that journey to Vallejo or across the bridge to shop, consider the businesses here in Benicia.
Just because Benicia doesn't have a Super-Mega-Store, that does not mean there aren't great options for back-to-school shopping here. If you want to support your community, save on gas and bridge toll and find some great goods, then shop locally. Here are some suggestions:
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offers quality backpacks, book bags and gym bags at bargain prices.
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and are great places for affordable previously owned school clothes.
offers bike tune-ups and service.
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, , and have school supplies and affordable lunch boxes and water bottles.
and offer affordable haircuts for kids and walk-ins are welcome.
specializes in youth and adult sports equipment.
