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<\/a>Mission Hills residents will have more opportunities to get to know their neighborhood businesses this summer when last year\u2019s popular Mission Nights returns May 19 from 6-8 p.m.<\/p>\nAlthough the event took a hiatus during this year\u2019s early months, it will continue each third Wednesday through 2010 with the exception of September and November. Many of the Mission Hills business district\u2019s 400-plus members will participate, offering discounts, demonstrations and complimentary food and beverages.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverybody tends to get in their cars and leave to shop but we want to remind people that all you have to do is get out of your house and walk a few blocks,\u201d said Richard Stegner, executive director of the Mission Hills Business Improvement District. \u201cEverything you need is here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Business owners say they appreciate the chance to acquaint shoppers with what they have to offer.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast year I had people stop in and say they never knew I was here before,\u201d said Elizabeth Leffler-Agia, who owns Cecilia Boutique at 928 Ft. Stockton Dr. \u201cI really benefit from it because I\u2019m kind of tucked in the back [of the building].\u201d<\/p>\n
The staff at Shear Paradise, 3991 Falcon St., shared Leffler-Agia\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had a really good turnout with people walking in and saying, \u2018Oh, my gosh, I didn\u2019t know this was here\u2019 even though I\u2019ve been here for 13 years,\u201d said the salon\u2019s owner, Beckie Webster. <\/p>\n
Webster, who will do a drawing for a free haircut ($60 value) during May\u2019s Mission Nights, has partnered with Francine Bush to start a second company, Upcycled Life, to make and sell vintage-themed accessories. They will have their jewelry, tote bags, aprons, \u201cmanoprons\u201d (aprons for men made from neckties) and other items at the 1Mission building during the event. Joining them will be Mission Hills Artists, a new group of 10 to 15 artists, who will be exhibiting and selling work such as stained glass, jewelry, paintings, clothing and cards.<\/p>\n
A free rose and a glass of wine will greet visitors to Mission Hills Florist, 901 W. Washington Ave.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe get a real feeling of community [from Mission Nights],\u201d said Sandy Villa, a designer at the floral shop.<\/p>\n
Venissimo, a cheese store at 754 W. Washington Ave., does not do a lot of advertising so events such as Mission Nights are integral to the business\u2019s success, said manager Bianca Trejo.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople are still finding out about us on a day-to-day basis so this gives us more exposure,\u201d she said. Venissimo will offer cheese samples during the event.<\/p>\n
Just in time for bathing suit season, Blake and Gwen Beckom will offer walk-up body composition testing and give away a free week of personal training at Mission Nights. The owners of Fitness Together, 4019 Goldfinch St., the Beckoms provide personal training in private suites.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople always come up to us at [Mission Nights] and say they\u2019ve been meaning to come in. I always tell them, \u2018Tonight\u2019s the night,\u2019\u201d Blake Beckom said. \u201cWe\u2019ve drawn in quite a few new clients and made a lot of new friends. It\u2019s fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
Staff from GNC Hillcrest, 658 University Ave., will join the Beckoms with samples of protein drinks and other fitness food.<\/p>\n
\u201cNeighborhoods have their farmers\u2019 markets and festivals \u2013 I\u2019m really glad Mission Hills has Mission Nights,\u201d Leffler-Agia said.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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