Coalers Business Allience holds annual Galentine’s Day Feb. 5

The Coalers Business Alliance is hosting its seventh annual Galentine’s Day shopping event from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Coal City, Diamond and Carbon Hill Wednesday, Feb. 5.

“When we started Galentine’s Day we were hopeful to encourage people to shop local during what is typically a slow time of year,” Chamber President & CEO Christina Van Yperen said. “Not only has it done just that, but it’s become a fun tradition for residents and visitors alike.”

The Coalers Business Alliance, a business group of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, hosts the event annually to encourage local spending, according to a Monday news release. Participating locations will offer Galentine’s–themed promotions and activities, and anyone wearing red or pink that day will receive a raffle ticket. The Coalers Business Alliance issued a special thank you to Midland States Bank for sponsoring the event this year in the news release.

Raffle tickets can be filled out and taken from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 to the Coal City Public Library District at 85 N. Garfield St. There are also times from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 6 and 7 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.

Winners will be chosen the following week and notified after.

“We are thrilled to be part of this year’s Galentine’s Day event,” said Justin Murphy, General Manager of Blue Oval Rentals. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to introduce ourselves to the community, connect with our neighbors, and promote the importance of shopping local. Events like this help strengthen the bonds within our community, and we’re excited to celebrate with everyone.”

For more information, follow the Galentine’s Day- Coal City & Diamond events page on Facebook.

Participating businesses include:

Coal City: The Queen Bees, 345 S. Broadway; Alyssa Wendler- Pink Ladies Beauty Studio, 355 S. Broadway; The Clubhouse, 435 W. Division St.; Mending Hearts Therapy, 695 S. Broadway; Country Club Kennels (which will be located inside Mending Hearts for this event); Geo’s Pizza, 715 S. Broadway; The Cove, 410 N. Broadway; Sweet Treats & Tasty Eats, 975 E. 4th St.; Lori Bonarek Realty, 640 S. Broadway; and the Coal City Public Library District, 85 N. Garfield St.

Diamond: Sunshine Garden Center, 2850 S. E. Division St.; Beans-And-Bites (inside Sunshine); Blue Oval Rentals, 2060 E. Division St.; Midland States Bank (participating from 3-5 p.m.); and West Flooring, 85 N. Daly St.

Carbon Hill: Mustachio’s, 785 3rd St.