String Along with Vince newsletter

+++FIRST MINI-BREAK OF 2012

We will be out of the shop January 29 through February 6.  See you TUESDAY, February 7.  Thanks for your patience.

+++GOT TEAMS?  NEED BALLS?

Remember we have premium tennis balls available with extra savings by the case (24 cans per case).  Choose Wilson US Open, Gamma ProTour, or ProPenn.

+++CAN YOU USE THESE?

We have several pairs of KSwiss shoes in size 5 & 5.5 from $25 to $62.  Many of them have neutral styling that would work for boys or girls.  We also have youth sizes 2, 2.5, and 4 for $18 each.

+++CHECK YOUR SOCK DRAWER

Get 1 FREE pair of socks when you buy 3 pairs at our closeout prices--mix & match brands, styles and sizes!

+++BANGLADESH ORPHANAGE UPDATE

One of the cows obtained with donations had a calf.  They named the baby "Peggy."  The calf replaces one of the original cows lost to disease.  Healthy cows mean milk for the children now and in the future. Thanks again for supporting this cause.

## Thank you everyone who attended and contributed to the Bangladesh Bash fundraiser for the orphans of Char Fasson, Bangladesh. If you missed out, you can still help:  charge $20 on your "rewards" card here in the shop.  We have a Square account set up so the money goes directly to the Fund's bank account.  You get rewards points on your card PLUS a keepsake tennis towel while you help out!

##  SEASON's SAVINGS time is here.  Go to "current specials" on BARGAINS page of website OR click on this link:   http://www.string-along.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/2011xmassavings_0.pdf to see how to save $$$ on your tennis, racquetball, & badminton items.

##  Peggi's 2002 Prius Hybrid is up FOR SALE.  Go to the BARGAINS page of the website to see details.

##  Please note our monthly "closings" on the HOME page of the website.  We will be open ONLY on Tuesday (Nov 22) of Thanksgiving week.  Watch the HOME page for the upcoming dates for Christmas & New Year's "closings." We are working fewer days each month as part of our semi-retirement plan.  We thank you for your understanding.

--> YES! THE WEATHER WILL BE FINE FOR SATURDAY'S BANGLADESH BASH MIXED-DOUBLES, ROUND-ROBIN & BBQ

Please turn your form into the shop today (Wednesday) or tomorrow (Thursday) if you have not already mailed it to Lesley Siemens.  Send an email to lesleysiemens@yahoo.com  or call her at 727-512-7814 if you plan to be there but cannot get your form in the mail in time. 

-->  YUMMY STUFF ON THE MENU

We will have burgers, chicken & Italian sausage on the grill with lots of good sides.  Sign up for the BBQ even if you don't play tennis--only $15 and every penny helps the orphans.

-->  EXCELLENT PRIZES

Go to the AUCTION page on www.String-Along.com to see the seven super prizes up for bid.  Also, just added to the raffle prize list:  #28, a wine basket! 

-->  REMINDER:  STORE CLOSED ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY FOR THIS EVENT

>>>November 5, 2011 BANGLADESH BASH ENTRY FORM>>> click on link below OR sign-up at the shop!  This is a fun mixed-doubles round robin followed by a BBQ.  You can sign up for tennis and BBQ or BBQ-only.  100% of  proceeds directly benefit orphans in Char Fasson, Bangladesh through the efforts of Lesley Siemens and others who have seen the children first-hand.

http://www.string-along.com/sites/default/files/bangbash3.pdf

Note:  If you cannot make it to the event, PLEASE donate what you can.  Your donation is tax deductible and you can even do it with a credit or debit card at our shop!  Donations of at least $15 are eligible for a keepsake gift as well.

>>>REMINDER ABOUT SHOP CLOSED DATES

We will be CLOSED September 4 through September 8--see you Friday, September 9!

>>>CLEARANCE SALE UPDATE:  Extra $10 off all remaining mens shorts.

***SALES TAX HOLIDAY THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY, Aug 12 & 13th...shoes, socks, apparel, backpacks, caps, sweatbands, & fancy pants...take advantage of clearance prices and NO sales tax!

***MORE MINI-BREAKS ON CALENDAR...as part of our semi-retirement plan, we will be taking extra days off most months.  Please check our home page for dates we will be closed.  Please call ahead to make sure Vince has a time-slot open for your racquet service.

***PROPER RACQUETS FOR KIDS--USTA 10-AND-UNDER PROGRAM...we have the chart to make sure your youngster has the correct size racquet for the USTA 10-and-Under program.  All youth racquets are 20% OFF price marked.

***SECOND REMINDER--BANGLADESH BASH--NOV 5...plan ahead for a FUN TENNIS Saturday, November 5.  Watch for sign-up information coming soon.

>>MINI-BREAK NEXT WEEK....store will be closed Sunday, July 31 through Wednesday, August 3.

>>NOW ACCEPTING AMERICAN EXPRESS....we switched our credit card processing to SQUARE so now we can accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express cards for payments. 

>>BANGLADESH BASH COMING NOVEMBER 5....we are working with the great volunteers putting together this year's FUN TENNIS event.  The event benefits the orphanage in Char Fasson.  You can learn more about this charity by clicking on the link that is on our home page.  For the curious, Char Fasson is an upazila (like a county) in the district of Bhola which is in the division of Barisal in the country of Bangladesh.

>>STOREWIDE CLEARANCE UPDATE....we have a few bags and backpacks left ...all size 5 1/2 and 5 shoes now $20 off [STYLED TO FIT BOYS or GIRLS] ....racquet balls further reduced .... remaining socks--buy 3 pair at the sale price and get 4th pair FREE!  ....further markdowns on remaining apparel,too.

OKAY, THIS IS IT--WE ARE GOING TO FRANCE!

That means time is tight for getting racquets strung.  We will be limiting incoming work to "appointment only" starting May 6 (Friday).  All racquets have to be picked up by Saturday, May 14.  We will be CLOSED from May 15 through June 9.   We are sorry for any inconvenience to you during this time.

Vince & Peggi Chiarelli

You are receiving this again because the return ("from") email was the old one.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

STOREWIDE CLEARANCE STARTS NOV 30

• HUGE MARKDOWNS ON ALL RACQUETS IN-STOCK
• WE HAVE TENNIS CHRISTMAS CARDS & ORNAMENTS IN STOCK NOW
• ALL STOCK MUST GO IN THESE DEPARTMENTS: clothing, shoes, socks, caps & visors, racquetball, badminton, court products (nets, straps, training aids), SPENCO, Bolle sunglasses, novelties & gifts, bags & more
• BIG SAVINGS on accessories, string, & balls

REMEMBER:  We will gift wrap your purchases for FREE

IF YOU NEED TO SHIP, we can ship UPS for you.

Thanks for helping us "RIGHT-SIZE" for 2011!

STOREWIDE CLEARANCE STARTS NOV 30

• HUGE MARKDOWNS ON ALL RACQUETS IN-STOCK
• WE HAVE TENNIS CHRISTMAS CARDS & ORNAMENTS IN STOCK NOW
• ALL STOCK MUST GO IN THESE DEPARTMENTS: clothing, shoes, socks, caps & visors, racquetball, badminton, court products (nets, straps, training aids), SPENCO, Bolle sunglasses, novelties & gifts, bags & more
• BIG SAVINGS on accessories, string, & balls

REMEMBER:  We will gift wrap your purchases for FREE

Thanks for helping us "RIGHT-SIZE" for 2011!

Please use vince@string-along.com for ALL emails.  Any email addresses ending in verizon.net and some ending in tampabay.rr.com WILL NOT WORK.

We had to change our internet service provider, so now we have one central email.

Thanks!