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May 1st, 2022

Thank you to the Havana BID Business Stakeholders for Supporting the 2022 Rock It Sock It

Sock Drive Kits = 1,217. Estimated pairs of socks = 3,650 A Sincere thank you to all the businesses, organizations and volunteers that continue to support this important event, including the Havana Business Improvement District and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Providing clean, new socks help those in need get one-step closer to health care.
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April 3rd, 2022

Winners of the Small Business Month Giveaway

Congratulations to the 4 Lucky Winners of the Small Business Month On Havana Street Giveaway The lucky winners were: Instagram: Chris L. Instagram: Allison R.  Facebook: Tina H.  Website Entry Form: Emily E. (photo not available) Check out the website or on @OnHavanaStreet social media on Facebook or Instagram.  On Havana Street has purchased gift cards from small
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April 2nd, 2022

Boba & Business Networking at Sharetea

Businesses On Havana Street – Thank you for joining us for the Boba & Business Networking Event & the Celebration of Small Businesses Tuesday, March 29, 2022  2-4:30pm at Sharetea  The Havana Business Improvement District – On Havana Street hosted an intimate social and meet up to celebrate supporting Small Businesses On Havana Street businesses. This
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March 28th, 2022

Chick-fil-A Gardens on Havana app breakfast giveaway – Every Monday in April 2022 

Every Monday in April Chick Fil A at the Gardens on Havana will be sending out one free breakfast item of our choosing in the Chick-fil-A app. Every customer that downloads the app  will have 6 days to redeem your free breakfast item before the offer expires and the next item is sent out. Free
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March 17th, 2022

Elite Experience: National Mom & Pop Month On Havana Street

Check out the feedback from the Yelp Colorado event with On Havana Street on March 16, 2022 at Heirlooms Antique Mall here. https://www.yelp.com/biz/elite-experience-national-mom-and-pop-month-on-havana-street-aurora Yelp Events See Yelp Elite Photos Location & Hours 1947 S Havana St Aurora, CO 80014 Get directions Mon Closed Tue Closed Wed 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM Thu Closed Closed now
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March 9th, 2022

2022 Rock it Sock it collected over 3650 socks!

The 2022 Rock It Sock It – Sock Drive from January 10, 2022 – March 5, 2022 was a success. Over 11 BID business participated, 1217 Sock Drive Kits were created with over 3650 socks collected in total.  What is Rock It? Providing clean, new socks and more to those in need. The Havana Business
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March 9th, 2022

2022 International Women’s Day On Havana Street

March 8, 2022 is International Women’s Day. To celebrate On Havana Street shared posts on their Instagram feed and stories honoring the many women-owned and women-led businesses and organizations in our diverse District.  International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
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February 25th, 2022

On Havana Street Businesses Engage with Local Government & Community Partners

Networking #OnHavanaStreet is back! On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 10am-11:30am at the newest addition to the District, Tous Les Jours at 2892 S Havana Street the Havana BID hosted a networking event for BID stakeholders. Thank you so much to so many On Havana Street supporters that came out to support today’s business engagement event with
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January 28th, 2022

Several Aurora businesses honored by African Chamber of Commerce Colorad

By CARINA JULIG, Staff Writer See the Aurora Sentinel Full Article Here AURORA | Ten Aurora businesses will be recognized Friday evening at the African Chamber of Commerce Colorado’s first business awards and recognition reception. The chamber is recognizing 20 businesses in five categories, half of which are based in Aurora. In the non-profit category, Aurora-based
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December 30th, 2021

48 Winners from the 2021 12 Days of Reindeer Games with Buckley Space Force

On Havana Street partnered with Buckley Space Force & the 460th Force Support Squadron for a holiday campaign featuring On Havana Street businesses, shopping centers, restaurants, retail, our Art 2C public art and the Havana Motor Mile. We celebrated 12 Days of Reindeer Games and BIG Giveaways each day with gift cards to our On
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December 1st, 2021

On Havana Street, 14th Anniversary Annual Meeting Successfully Concluded 온하바나스트리트, 14주년 기념 연례회의 성황리에 마무리

Home  news  On Havana Street, 14th Anniversary Annual Meeting Successfully Concluded View Full Article Here: news Colorado News On Havana Street, 14th Anniversary Annual Meeting Successfully Concluded By Reporter Jo Ye-won 2021-11-26 Article Translated from Korean to English On Wednesday, the 17th, in celebration of the 14th anniversary of On Havana Street, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, city councilors,
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November 17th, 2021

2021 Annual Stakeholder Meeting at The Stampede

11 17 2021 Annual Meeting AGENDA 2021 Update On Havana Street Presentation – ANNUAL MEETING 2022 Havana BID Operational Plan and Budget + 2021 Annual Report 2022 prelim BUDGET MESSAGE for the City of Aurora Havana BID Roster 2021 DRAFT 10 21 2021 Minutes BID BOD Meeting    

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November 1st, 2021

2021 Halloween Costume Contest Winners

Thank you all for participating in the 2021 Halloween Costume Contest On Havana Street at Rocket Fizz Aurora. See the winners for each category below. First Place Winners for the Group, Adult, Child & Pet Costume Categories will receive a $50 Gift Card from an On Havana Street business. Second Place Winners for the Group,
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October 29th, 2021

Thank you for attending the 1st Stakeholder Halloween Networking Event at Piramides!

Thank you to our stakeholders for attending the networking event at Piramides. We hosted a Halloween Costume Contest, drinks, appetizers and a raffle to gift cards to On Havana Street businesses, a Halloween themed flower arrangement from Lucy’s Flowers & Designs and an assortment of Middle Eastern breads from Sara’s Bakery. Businesses in attendance included:
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September 29th, 2021

Thank you for attending the 2021 Dotsero Concert On Havana Street!

On Havana Street hosted the Last Days of Summer Concert at The Stampede on September 28, 2021. This was a free concert along the corridor and we missed seeing our community at in-person events. All ages were welcomed to the family friendly concert. Thank you all for attending the concert from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30
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September 1st, 2021

1st Aurora Korea Town Development Sponsored Golf Tournament completed

ByReporter Jo Ye-won 2021-09-01 Colorado Times Google Translated to English The ‘1st Aurora Korea Town Development Sponsorship Golf Tournament’, held jointly by the city of Aurora and the Korean community, came to an end with the volunteer spirit of many people and the support of golf enthusiasts. This tournament, which has gathered many Koreans working
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September 1st, 2021

The 1st KoreaTown Aurora Golf Tournament Gathers Community Together

https://www.coloradotimesnews.com/the-1st-koreatown-aurora-golf-tournament-gathers-community-together/ ByRachel Y cho 2021-09-02 Colorado Times Google Translated to English The city of Aurora and the Korean community leaders gathered together to host the very 1st KoreaTown Aurora Golf Tournament. (Photo by Rachel Cho) “We welcome everyone to the 1st annual KoreaTown Aurora Golf Tournament!” Last Thursday on August 26th, the 1st Aurora KoreaTown Charity Golf
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August 25th, 2021

Governor Polis Visits On Havana Street, Korea Town and Aurora Businesses

Governor Polis On the Road Newsletter – Visit Governor Polis’ Website Here There are amazing things going on all over our state, and I’m honored to be able to celebrate and support what makes Colorado special. As I hear from people all over the state, I am inspired by the positive spirit and optimism of
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August 12th, 2021

ARMS RACE: Mobile clinics work to vaccinate hard-to-reach communities along the Colfax corridor

By Markian Hawryluk, Kaiser Health News Aurora Sentinel August 12, 2021 Trae Dickerson shows off his band-aid after getting his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, Aug. 10, at the Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic, which was set up in the parking lot of Mariscos El Rey. Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado John Letson had seen too many
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August 5th, 2021

Artist Soo-Hyun Jo communicates with audiences in solo exhibition ‘Numinous’

ByReporter Jo Ye-won 2021-08-05 Colorado Times Google Translated to English Artist Su Kaiden Cho in progress performing performance art in his solo exhibition ‘Luminous’ (Photo provided by artist Suhyeon Cho) Artist Su Kaiden Cho, who is also famous for the installation art ‘Infinitum’ installed at the front door of M Mart (President Lee Ju-bong), a Korean grocery
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July 26th, 2021

CELEBRANDO A ALA MUJER 2021 El Stampede De Aurora

Event by Viva Colorado & Latin Fashion Week Colorado  El Stampede De Aurora ¡Estás invitado! un evento gratuito para Celebrar a la Mujer (Women’s Awards 2021) Un evento en agradecimiento por apoyar los 25 años de carrera de Norberto Mojardin (Beto) fundador de Latin Fashion Week Colorado, Día de los Muertos y de Viva Colorado. Te invitamos
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July 22nd, 2021

Ross Dress for Less to Open a New Store in Aurora, Colorado

PUBLISHED and Original Post Here Nasdaq.com JUN 18, 2021 8:30AM EDT Dublin, California, June 18, 2021 – Ross Dress for Less® (“Ross”) will open a new store in Aurora on July 17, 2021.  The 23,500 square foot store is located in The Gardens on Havana shopping center, southeast corner of South Havana Street and East Mississippi Avenue.  With this new opening, Ross will operate 35 stores in Colorado and
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July 19th, 2021

Schomp Subaru Community Care Kits

Kit Assembly Day The Schomp Subaru Volunteer Team stuffed 1,200 convenient, water-resistant waist packs with crew socks, sunscreen, lip balm, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a comb, lotion, and sanitary wipes at the Schomp Subaru North Showroom on Monday, June 21. Then on Monday, June 28, we distributed the packs to the centers in
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May 4th, 2021

Covid-19 Vaccine Equity Clinic On Havana Street

Thank you so much to the volunteers and clinical staff for helping On Havana Street and community partners host the largest Covid-19 Vaccine Equity Clinics. We administered over 1800 dosages on April 3, 2021 and May 1, 2021.  Here are some photos from the May 1, 2021 second dose clinic at The Stampede:

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May 4th, 2021

Asian Avenue Magazine Asian Eats To Go On Havana Street in April 2021

Asian Avenue Magazine hosted the  ‘Asian Eats To-Go’ to support our locally-owned Asian restaurants/shops On Havana Street. The first lunch box of 2021 was on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 and then second event was hosted on April 28, 2021 from 11:30am-12:30pm. Over 80 orders were placed to support 4 small businesses On Havana Street – Katsu Ramen, Snowl
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May 3rd, 2021

Modern Eater On Havana Street Featuring Seoul Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Watch Here It’s a party in our Korean BBQ Party Room! Yum and fun! Seoul Korean BBQ & Sushi in Aurora is fire! We’re catching up with chef owner Jw Lee! Take a tour of two different concepts under the same roof! It’s Hot Pot and Korean BBQ, and it’s delicious! The ACC – Asian Chamber of
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April 29th, 2021

Watch the 2020 BAB Winners’ Video Features

Explore AuroraTV and Watch the 2020 Business Advisory Board Winners Wine Experience Cafe – Business Award Winner 2020 The Wine Experience Café and Wine Cellar won the Innovation & Creativity during COVID Award. The pandemic struck a gigantic blow to the fine dining scene, but Eldon Larson and his team at The Wine Experience Café
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April 27th, 2021

SCHOMP SUBARU GREEN SPACES

Tower Gardens Project Benefiting Aurora Mental Health Center As a part of the annual Subaru Loves The Earth initiative, this year Schomp Subaru partnered with three Aurora Mental Health Center facilities to build a collection of vertical Tower Gardens on site. We worked closely with Altius Farms in the RiNo District to source and plant
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April 21st, 2021

Upcoming City of Aurora Tax and Licensing Classes

Aurora Business Licensing & Sales Tax  in Spanish Friday, July 09, 2021 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Mountain https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=300410068   Aurora Business Licensing & Sales Tax  in  English Friday, July 14, 2021 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM Mountain https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=300410065   Aurora Business Licensing & Sales Tax  in Spanish Friday, October 08, 2021 9:00 AM to
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April 21st, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Fund/SBA Disaster Relief Webinar with Rep. Jason Crow – 4/20/21

Rep. Jason Crow and the Colorado SBA District Director Francis Padilla helped to answer questions about pandemic related federal assistance available to small businesses. The webinar also shared updates on new programs such as the Restaurant Revitalization Plan, that was created by the American Rescue Plan. Webinar: Small Business Relief  with Rep. Jason Crow and the Colorado SBA
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April 12th, 2021

2021 Rock It Sock It Thank You

Over 780 Sock Care Kits and about 3,200 pairs of socks for the Comitis Crisis Center in Aurora. Huge thanks to all that participated this year, including the members of the Havana Business Improvement District, Fitzsimons Credit Union, Auto Mart USA, Sam’s No 3, Bank of the West, First Bank, Havana Auto Parts, Heirlooms Antiques
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April 7th, 2021

African Leadership Group Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic – Sign Up for 4/17

REGISTER HERE https://usalg.org/covid-clinic/ After a year of social distancing and isolation, the end of the pandemic is in sight, thanks to the growing availability of highly effective vaccines. For anyone who hasn’t yet been vaccinated, we have some great news: The African Leadership Group and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will host a
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March 30th, 2021

Hue’s Your Daddy – Bettola and Cody’s present Rose Month!

Rough Monday? Come explore this refreshing classic and kick off a brighter Spring. Only a few spots left for this evenings class! Hue’s Your Daddy – Rosé All Day $40 per person – 4 different styles of Rosés – charcuterie included Join us either 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, or 4/19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Join
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March 24th, 2021

Havana Business District, Aurora City Stampede Holds Free Vaccination Event

Home  news  Colorado News  Havana Business District, Aurora City Stampede Holds Free Vaccination Event newsColorado News ByReporter Jo Ye-won 2021-03-24 Colorado Times Google Translated to English stampede view Aurora City’s Havana Business Improvement District (Havana BID) is opening a long-awaited free vaccine clinic with a variety of community partners. The first vaccination clinic, which will be held on April
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March 12th, 2021

Free Legal Clinic – African Leadership Group

Monday, March 15, 2021  4-6pm  FREE ALG advocates on behalf of African immigrants who have become entangled in the United States’ criminal justice system, and who struggle to access fair treatment and adequate representation. We support racial justice and immigration reform by helping to raise funds for quality legal representation and helping community members connect with appropriate
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March 9th, 2021

Community based partnerships address racial inequity in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Asian Avenue Magazine   The United States reached a once-unfathomable milestone on Feb. 22, 2021, surpassing 500,000 confirmed coronavirus-re- lated deaths—more than any other country and higher than even the worst case scenario predictions. US life expectancy saw its biggest drop since World War II, with widening racial disparities. The COVID-19 crisis is hurting all
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February 25th, 2021

Corona 19 Vaccine Clinic opened in Aurora City on Saturday, February 27

Home  news  Corona 19 Vaccine Clinic opened in Aurora City on Saturday, February 27 newsColorado News ByReporter Jo Ye-won 2021-02-25 Colorado Times Google Translated to English A view of the stamped building that will open the COVID-19 vaccine clinic on February 27 and March 27 (Photo Reporter Lee Hyun-jin) Aurora International Sister City, established a fast schedule
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January 28th, 2021

Flyers for Distribution of COVID-19 Tips in Different Languages

Arapahoe County Amharic Poster 1 Arapahoe County Amharic Posters-2 Arapahoe County Amharic Posters-3 Arapahoe County Korean Poster 1 Arapahoe County Korean Poster 2 Arapahoe County Korean Poster 3 Arapahoe County Spanish Poster 1 Arapahoe County Spanish Poster 2 Arapahoe County Spanish Poster 3 Arapahoe County Chinese Posters 1 Arapahoe County Chinese Posters 2 Arapahoe County
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November 30th, 2020

Things to do On Havana Street – Fermented Wine 101, Online!

Presents: Fermented Wine 101, Online! We will be hosting a class online, via zoom, dedicated to identifying the 5 main compositions of wine and how YOUR palate personally perceives them. We will build your understanding of wine composition starting from dissecting grapes and tasting individual components, tasting wine with increased core composition characteristics, and by utilizing
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November 19th, 2020

Around the World in Aurora

Thank you for joining us for the Around the World in Aurora. This drive around scavenger hunt on November 14th, benefited student travel scholarships for the 2021 Sister Cities Youth Exchange program. Through fun clues, teams drove through Aurora’s historic and business districts to find beautiful public art, diverse restaurants and exciting businesses! The first
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November 15th, 2020

2020 Annual Report for On Havana Street

2020 Havana BID Annual Report 2020 Annual Meeting & Update On Havana Street Presentation 2020 Business Watch Card Watch the Virtual Presentation here

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November 5th, 2020

2020 Virtual Halloween Costume Contest Winners

Most Overall/Creative Costume (child or adult): $100 Gift Card from an On Havana Street business Best Homemade/DIY costume: $100 Gift Card from an On Havana Street business Best Funny Costume: $50 Gift Card from an On Havana Street business Best Superhero Costume: $50 Gift Card from an On Havana Street business Group Costumes (any age)
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October 22nd, 2020

Celebrate Halloween Safely this Year – Check out the Events this month at Stanley Marketplace, On Havana Street & Town Center at Aurora!

Watch the Aurora TV’s Feature of On Havana Street’s Online Virtual Halloween Costume Contest here Thank you Aurora TV for featuring our Virtual Halloween Costume Contest online! Enter the Costume Contest and WIN GIFT CARDS HERE: https://onhavanastreet.com/events/halloween2020/

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October 21st, 2020

Aurora TV Features A Drive-Through Scavenger Hunt

Watch the Aurora TV feature from October 14, 2020 here:  Aurora Sister Cities Announces a Drive-Through Scavenger Hunt Check out the list of amazing gift cards from On Havana Street for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Winners! FIRST PLACE $150 in gift cards $25 gift card to Mariscos El Rey – Mexican Seafood Restaurant $25
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October 15th, 2020

Havana Motor Mile Auto Tech Tool Incentive Program 2020

2020 was a different year for our Havana Motor Mile Auto Technician Tool Incentive Program. Due to Covid-19 challenges and school classes closing early there was no graduation ceremony and no opportunity to give the 2020’s program’s tools and tool boxes by the BID. The professor Rolf Werner distributed the 2020 awardees’ tool boxes for
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October 8th, 2020

Halloween Costume Party – Parents Night Out & Kids Night In!

Join High Altitude Martial Arts for a Halloween Costume Party   Parents night out and kids night in! (Non members welcome!) Costume party! -Bring a trick or treat bag/bucket -Bring a water bottle -Bring your own nerf gun (we will supply the bullets). Cost is $20 per child ($10 each additional sibling) for 3 hours
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October 8th, 2020

WINE 101 – SUGARS, ACIDITY, + TANNINS – OH MY!

  Dinner Mon – Thursday 4:30 – 9:00 Fri. & Sat.  4:30 – 10:00 DINNER MENU LUNCH MENU BEER & COCKTAILS & WINE GALLERY

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October 8th, 2020

This Year’s On Havana Street Halloween Costume Contest Goes Virtual!

Read the Full Article by Colorado Times By Rachel Y cho 2020-10-08 Finally, October is here and no doubt Halloween in on the minds of many Coloradans. Although Halloween night is the main event for trick-or-treating every year in Aurora – collecting sweets from 30+ merchants at The Gardens on Havana – this year’s On
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October 1st, 2020

2020 Enter the Bark a Boo Giveaway by Schomp Subaru – Virtual Pet Costume Contest

To Enter to win visit @schompsubaru Instagram Page! GIVEAWAY! To celebrate #SubaruLovesPets month this October, we are asking to see your furry friends dressed in costumes! 1. Like this post. 2. Follow Schomp Subaru on Instagram 3. Tag @SchompSubaru in a photo of your dog in a costume & use the hashtag #MakeADogsDay. The winner will receive
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October 1st, 2020

Participate in On Havana Street’s Virtual Halloween Costume Contest

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re unable to host in-person Halloween events this year. While we’re greatly saddened by this reality, it doesn’t mean we can’t still help make your Halloween a festive occasion. Our annual costume contest is still taking place this year. However, it will be held virtually in order to promote responsible
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