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The Furthering Community Unity Team and Shell Federal Credit Union will be hosting a Community Outreach Seminar for free to our members and community. There will be guest speakers from various volunteer organizations to help you learn about the different types of organizations there are and the things they do in our community. This will be a FREE seminar and all ages are welcome. The seminar will be held on April 10th at Shell Federal Credit Union in Deer Park (301 E 13th St Deer Park, TX 77536) from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. If you are a parent of a student, a student or a community member wanting to find a way give back; please join us for this fun and informational seminar. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Black Friday Shopping Tips

Unless you live in a box, you have heard of Black Friday. It is the biggest shopping day of the year that many women take days preparing for. So many ads and great deals are offered on Black Friday that it is essential to plan out your day to the exact minute. Even though the stores open early, the items go fast.

Research. The day before Black Friday be sure to buy a local newspaper and pull out all the ads. Pick out which stores you plan on going to and write down all the items you intend on buying in order from most important to not so important. Also, if you know where the items are located in the store that is always a plus. This way you can head straight to your preferred item and not have to fight a crowd so much.

The Early Bird Gets The Worm. All experienced Black Friday shoppers know that in order to get everything on your shopping list waking up early is crucial. Some stores open as early as 4 am on Black Friday, which means you better get a good night’s rest.

Buddy System. There is nothing more confusing and chaotic than a shopping mall full of sleep deprived women in a hurry and will do anything to make sure they get that $200 flat screen TV. So to make sure that you get all the items on your list, buddy up! With two people you can get everything you need twice as fast. And make sure that both of you have working cell phones to call each other when you both gather all of your items.

Dress Comfy. If you plan on shopping for a good while, dress in clothes that will keep you warm yet still allow you to move freely. You will most likely be waiting outside of a store for a good thirty minutes or longer waiting for the doors to open. And in late November that can get very chilly.

Now that you know the most important rules of Black Friday you should be good to go! Have fun, drive safely, and happy shopping!

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