Village shops offer holiday reprieve La Jolla Village merchants are offering locals a chance to swing by Prospect Bar and Lounge with a chance to join a party Dec. 12. Merchants will offer free drinks, nibbles and discounts as a reward for shopping local. The festivities will run from 8 p.m. until midnight. Optical Shop of Aspen, Bartram Gallery, Let’s Go, Francesca’s, Sauvage and Logham Jewelers have joined together to reward their customers at Prospect Bar and Lounge, according to Lauren Amitoelau, manager of Optical Shop of Aspen. “It’s a customer appreciation event for all our customers,” Amitoelau said. “All stores will be showcasing their products and selling them, offering a discount that night only.” Sushi on the Rock will be hosting hors d’ouervres, and the shops will offer an open bar from 8 to 9:30 p.m. “It’s for the holidays; a customer appreciation thank-you for being loyal to La Jolla,” Amitoelau said. The Village stores are inviting anyone interested to attend, but ask that they RSVP to (888) 207-7115.