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Support Local Economy -- 'Tis the Season for the FairBuck!

The 2012 FairBuck is a great way to support community projects and our local economy. Buy them at the Sustainable Fairfax Craft Faire.

The FairBuck project was started to support a vibrant local economy and to raise awareness of the importance of supporting local businesses. This year, the FairBuck project moved into an exciting new phase. The token has been so successful, that we've been able to start awarding small grants for community projects. So far, we have helped fund the Streets for People event, the Fairfax Bicycle Mosaic, and the purchase of new supplies for the Fairfax-San Ansemlo Children's Center. 

You can support local economy and give back to your community by purchasing Fairbucks, using them in spending every day, and by taking advantage of special deals on FairBuck Fridays. 

FairBuck Fridays! Great Deals in Fairfax When You Use Fairbucks

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The holiday shopping season is on, and FairBucks are a great way to make gift-giving easy. Accepted in many Fairfax business (see the full list here), the FairBuck is a great way to keep the Fairfax economy strong. 

Check out these great deals for your holiday gifts: 

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  • The Potting Shed- 1 succulent for 1 FairBuck. A succulent arrangement makes a unique, long-lasting present, and a perfect host/hostess gift. 
  • Trouve - For items costing $2 and change: pay with cash (eg. $5 bill) and get FairBuck in change, and the item price reduced to $2 even.
  • Various & Sundries - Anything - ROUND 15% off when you pay with FairBucks! Have fun finding the perfect gift!
  • For Paws - 10% off when you shop with at least 1 FairBuck. 
  • Lola's Depot - 10% off
  • The Herban Garden - 10% off

 

And to replenish and relax after all of that shopping: 

  • Casa Manana - Try a FairBuck burrito (beans, rice, cheese) 
  • Good Earth Natural Foods - One slice Triangle Pizza is 1 FairBuck.
  • The Scoop -  Double Scoop for 1 FairBuck.
  • 19 Broadway - Local draft beer is 1 FairBuck.
  • Sleeping Lady - One beer for 1 FairBuck.

 

Fairbucks Make Great Gifts!

At this year's Holiday Craft Faire, the FairBuck Project is offering bulk bags of FairBucks in stamped muslin bags. They're a $21-dollar value, already wrapped and ready to give! 

The Holiday Craft Faire is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8th in the Fairfax Pavilion. 

About Sustainable Fairfax: Sustainable Fairfax is a nonprofit organization focused on sustainability education, supporting the community, and providing services to the town of Fairfax, California. 

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