special store events 2008

Happy Birthday To You!

Come in and shop on your birthday. Present your valid driver's license at the time of your purchase and we'll give you 20% off your total purchase. There's no clubs to join or coupons to bring, but here are the birthday rules:

Ages eligible: 16 and up with current driver's license or ID

1. It MUST be ON your birthday. If it happens to land on a Sunday or holiday, you may come in the day before or after. NO EXCEPTIONS
2. Items cannot be held prior to your birthday.
3. Cannot be combined with any other sales, discounts or special orders.
4. This will be an ongoing tradition so if you missed out this year, mark it on your calendar for next year.
5. We'll be printing all your birthday ages and names in the next newsletter (just kidding) I know all of you are young at heart. That's why you love shopping at catching fireflies!

Winter Gambling
January 19, Saturday 10-6

Warm up your winter with a little gambling! Come in and roll a couple of die when you checkout and receive 2% - 12% off your purchase depending on your luck.

20% Coupons
Everyday in February

With every purchase made in the month of February, we'll be giving out coupons that will be valid for 20% off any single item of your choice during the month of March.

Jelly Bath Give Away
February 9, Saturday 10-6

Spend $45 or more on your valentines at our stores or online and receive a free pedicure size box of jelly bath (a $9.75 value) compliments of catching fireflies. (one per person - while supplies last).

Wear Green - Save Green
March 15, Saturday 10-6

In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, simply wear something green and wish us an early "Happy St. Patty's Day" and we'll give you 10% off your total order in-store and on-line.

Re-useable Shopping Bag Give-Away
April 19, Saturday 10-6

In celebration of Earth Day, we're giving away one sleek sustainable shopping bag ($9.50 value) with purchases over $45 in-store and on-line. (one per person - while supplies last).

Girls Night Out
May 8, Thursday 5-9

Take a break from the boys and treat yourself to a night of shopping, wining & dining. The Rochester and Berkley locations will be offering 25% off all their handbags and serving up sweet fruit kabobs this evening only. So come on out and find a new stylish bag for your shoulder to sport.

Smarties for Smarties
The whole month of June

We invite kids in grades K-5 to come in and show off their great report card marks to us and in exchange we'll give them an extra large roll Smarties candy.

$10 coupons
Summer Savings Everyday in June

Both stores will be giving out a $10 catching fireflies coupon with every receipt in June. Each coupon will be valid during July and August on purchases totaling $50 or more. Only one coupon can be used per $50 purchase.

Berkley Sidewalk Sale and 7th Annual Art Bash
June 14, Saturday 10-6

Join us for our 8th annual crazy sidewalk sale! It'll be filled with lots of deeply discounted items plus many discontinued and slightly flawed a.i. paper design products. PLUS, the 7th annual Berkley Art Bash will be going on all day. Come out for some great art, music and food. Good times are to be had by all.

Pick a Flag and Save
July 12, Saturday 10-6

In the spirit of Independence Day, we invite you to pick an American flag out of our jar when you check out. Depending on what flag you choose, you will save 10-30% off your purchase.

Rochester Sidewalk Sale
July 17-19, Thursday-Saturday

Join us for our 3rd annual sidewalk sale. It'll be filled with lots of discounted items at great prices. Other local stores will also have clearance goods for you to peruse.

Sport your catching fireflies Tee and Save
August 16, Saturday 10-6

Wear or purchase a catching fireflies t-shirt and save 15% off your entire order.

20% Coupons
Everyday in September

With every purchase made in the month of September, we'll be giving out coupons that will be valid for 20% off any single item of your choice during the month of October.

catching fireflies Turns Eight!
September 20, Saturday 10-6

Come celebrate with us and receive 20% off all of the regularly priced items this one day only at BOTH our locations and on-line. In addition, we'll also have lots of clearance items and slightly flawed a.i. paper design products for very low prices at our Berkley location. This is always one of our biggest events, come join the fun!

Girls Night Out
October 2, Thursday 5-9

Take a break from the boys and treat yourself to a night of shopping, wining & dining. The Rochester and Berkley locations will be serving up cider & donuts plus offering 25% off all their jewelry this evening only. After all, a girl can always use a little extra glitter!

Pick a Posy and Save
October 18, Saturday 10-6

In the spirit of Sweetest Day, we invite you to pick a colorful carnation out of our vase when you check out. Depending on what flower you choose, you will save 10-30% off your purchase. Plus you get to keep the posy and pass it on to someone sweet!

Holiday Open House
November 15, Saturday 10-6

Both catching fireflies will be having a holiday open house. Come in and beat the "after thanksgiving rush" You'll find the best selection of Christmas ornaments, cards and many other goodies. The cookies will be baking and the festive music playing... plus, with every purchase totaling $50 or more, you'll receive a $10 catching fireflies' gift card. It'll make the perfect little gift for somebody on your Christmas list.

Thanksgiving Sale
November 28, Friday 10-6

Avoid the crazy malls on the busiest shopping day of the year and come save with us. Both of our locations and the web will be offering these great deals:
• 10% off any purchase over $100
• 20% off any purchase over $200
• 30% off any purchase over $300

Rochester Lagniappe and Gallery Stroll
December 1, Monday 6-9

This 36th annual event kicks off the holiday season in Downtown Rochester. During this evening, catching fireflies and other downtown merchants offer "Lagniappe" (a little something extra) to their customers as a token of appreciation for their support throughout the year. Enjoy strolling carolers, free horse-drawn trolley and carriage rides, Santa Claus and his real reindeer plus much more! Come out for a magical evening and 20% off all our Christmas ornaments.

20% Coupons
Everyday in December

With every purchase made in the month of December, we'll be giving out coupons that will be valid for 20% off any single item of your choice during the month of January.

50% off Holiday Sale
December 26-31, Friday-Wednesday 10-6

Ho Ho Ho... All The Holiday Stuff Has To Go Sale. Come in stock up on half price goodies for next year at both stores.

Last Chance Clearance
January 2-7, Friday-Wednesday 10-6

What's left of the Christmas merchandise will be 75% off.

Berkley & Rochester Holiday Hours

December 1 - 23
Monday - Friday 10-8
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 12-5
Christmas Eve 10-2
Closed Christmas & New Years Day