Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping with Dunkin’
WEBWIRE – Friday, December 22, 2023
Last minute gift-giving just got easier with Dunkin! Let us help you finish the last of your holiday shopping so you can relax and be merry. From festive gift cards to limited-edition chocolates, Dunkin has something for everyone.
Deck the Halls with Decadent Delights
DunkinHot Chocolate BOMBSare made to spark cheer a sweet surprise, perfectly packaged for holiday gifting, and sure to bring the family together. Made with real Belgian chocolate and filled with mini marshmallows, these seasonal treats are created in partnership with Frankford Candy. They come in four delicious flavors (Original, Mint, Dunkaccino and Spicy Hot Chocolate) and are perfect for warming up on a cold winters day. Just grab a mug and heat up some milk, and watch as the Belgian milk chocolate exterior melts away, revealing the mini marshmallows inside. Available for a limited time, you can find them at Walgreens, CVS, Amazon or FrankfordCandy.com.
Candy aficionados will rejoice when they open the gift of donut-inspired chocolates. Frankford Candy and Dunkins limited editionBox O Chocolatesis the perfect gift for candy lovers, featuring 12 individually wrapped donut-shaped chocolates. This delicious dozen is inspired by some of Dunkins most popular donut flavors- Boston Kreme, Brownie Batter and Strawberry Frosted. Packaged in a gift-ready box that resembles Dunkins iconic MUNCHKINS Donut Hole Treats carrier, the Dunkin Box o Chocolates is a great gift.
Find Box O Chocolates at Target, CVS, Publix and Walgreens stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon and FrankfordCandy.com.
A Gift for Everyone on Your List
When in doubt, you can never go wrong with the gift of donuts from Dunkin! Not sure what to get your neighbor or mail carrier this holiday season? Show them you care with a dozen donuts festively packaged inside in our holiday donut boxes. Each dozen and half-dozen box features a cheerful gift wrap design making it a delightful surprise. Whether you choose treasured classics, like classic Glazed or Jelly donut, or opt for Chocolate or Vanilla Frosted donuts with festive holiday sprinkles, each is a thoughtful gift in its own right.
And for the person who has everything, aDunkin Gift Card in a cheerful holiday design is a great way to bring tidings of joy! Give the gift of coffee and donuts to the Dunkin lover in your life with a gift card. Stop by your local Dunkin and grab aphysical gift card, or shop online for easy to share e-giftcards. And for a limited time, were giving you even more of a reason to gift a Dunkin gift card to your loved ones! Through December 24, when you purchase at least $25 in Dunkin gift cards online atwww.dunkindonuts.com, youll receive a $5 eBonus in return*. Finish off that holiday to-do list, then reward yourself with one of Dunkins festive sweet treats using your $5 eBonus.
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*Minimum purchase $25 in Dunkin Gift Cards in 1 transaction only 11/20-12/24/23 at dunkindonuts.com, excluding bulk gift cards and gift cards purchased via the Dunkin App. Limit 1 $5 eBonus per person while supplies last. Promo card value expires on 1/31/24 if not redeemed in-store or registered via the Dunkin App or on dunkindonuts.com.
** The $5 eBonus promotional card has been provided at no cost to the bearer. The value on the $5 eBonus will expire unless claimed by 11:59 p.m. ET on January 31, 2024. A guest can claim the $5 eBonus by making a purchase with the card at any participating U.S. Dunkin location on or before the expiration date or registering the $5 eBonus at dunkindonuts.com or via the Dunkin App. Once claimed, there is no expiration date or management fees for the card. Limit one eBonus per person. The $5 Bonus promotional card has no cash value and is not redeemable for cash, check or credit. The purchase and/or reload of a Dunkin card with another Dunkin card is prohibited. Dunkin is not responsible for lost or stolen cards unless registered online. Replacement card for lost or stolen registered cards issued for remaining balance reflected in Dunkin records at time reported lost or stolen. The eBonus may not be resold by any unauthorized vendors. Unauthorized resale or attempted resale is grounds for cancellation. eBonuses obtained through unauthorized channels will be void. SVC Service II Inc. is card issuer and sole obligor to card owner. SVC Service II may delegate its issuer obligations to an assignee, without recourse. If delegated, the assignee, and not SVC Service II, will be sole obligor to card owner. Use or acceptance of the $5 eBonus constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. Visit dunkindonuts.com or call 1-800-447-0013 to check the balance on the card or for customer service (please have card number ready). If you have concerns, please contact consumer service at 866-286-3253. PLEASE TREAT THIS eBONUS LIKE CASH AND SAFEGUARD IT ACCORDINGLY
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Nov. 28, 2023 – PRLog — Spooky and Christmas might seem an unusual combination, but spooky stories and Christmas were tied together for years, and still are in some countries. “A Christmas Carol” is actually a ghost story and just one example of the tradition. A number of authors, artists and artisans will be paying tribute to that tradition on December 2nd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a free-admission event called “Put the Spooky Back Into Christmas” at Veteran’s Memorial Hall at 211 N. Main in Rockford, Illinois. The event will feature several authors including, Frank Coffman, Ernie Fuhr, Gary Hill, Kathi Kresol and Stephen Osborne who will be on hand to chat and sign books and have a spooky holiday reading as part of a video that will be playin. Frank Coffman is a published poet and fiction writer with several collections available. Several of his dark holiday poems have been featured in two “Horrifying Holidays” books, Gary Hill runs science fiction and horror imprint Tales of Wonder and Dread which published “Horrifying Holidays: Holiday Spookfest,” “Put the Spooky Back Into Christmas: Classic Holiday Horror Tales” and “Horrifying Holidays Two: More Holiday Spookfest.” Kathi Kresol has been researching Northern Illinois history for years. She has published two solo books and has collaborated with other local authors and shared articles in three books featuring compilations of Rockford authors. She shares the stories she finds researching Spooky stories in her presentations, her column ” Voices from the Grave” in the Rock River Times, and her events for Haunted Rockford. Stephen Osborne obviously never lost his love for the macabre, as it turns up often in his writing. In addition to his own books he has one story each in “Horrifying Holidays” and “Horrifying Holidays Two.” There will be a number of vendors on hand. Bast & Baetyl Alchemy will have a large selection of copper jewelry and accessories, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, belts, pins and hair pins. Their aesthetic is already spooky, but they will be making a selection of winter items including pieces featuring Krampus and other holiday superstitions and mythology. Chris Geebus is an artist specializing in comic style inks, realism acrylics, graffiti blaster and a little bit of a Jack of all visual art trades, Holiday themed horror prints and originals will be on deck for “Put The Spooky Back Into Christmas” Directly connected to Kathi Kresol, Haunted Rockford’s table will have her books for sale along with Christmas ornaments including needlepoint. MsAndi’s Creations will make custom sublimation and DTF items including glassware, t-shirts, key chains blankets and more. Next Life Creations is focused on creating one-of-kind art from items found in nature. For this event they will have a selection of witch ball/Yule ornaments, wood slice ornaments and decorative lanterns and more. Artists Samantha S. and Britta E. create custom stained glass and fused glass art under the name Seen-Through- There will be spooky displays adding to the mood and vibe courtesy of ScaryHouse Studios and drawings for prizes. This event was made possible, in part, by a 2023 Action Micro-Grant from the Rockford Area Arts Council. WEBWIRE – Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Smithsonians National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates Kwanzaa throughout December. From Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, 2024, NMAAHC will feature its first- Kwanzaa display in Heritage Hall, including akinara,mkekamat, and a Kwanzaa playlist. Created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. An annual celebration beginning the day after Christmas, Dec. 26 and continuing through Jan. 1, Kwanzaa emphasizes seven principles, written in the language of Swahili:Umoja(Unity),Kujichagulia(Self-Determination),Ujima(Collective Work and Responsibility),Ujamaa(Cooperative Economics),Nia(Purpose),Kuumba(Creativity), andImani(Faith). Kwanzaa gets its name from the Swahili phrase, matunda ya kwanza and is rooted in first fruit celebrations found in cultures throughout Africa in both ancient and modern times.Virtual visitors can check the museumswebsitefor more information about Kwanzaa, including history and traditions, recipes and a reading list. Dec. 16 marks the 20th anniversary of signing the federal legislation that created NMAAHC. The museum is commemorating this milestone by posting an interactive web feature from Dec. 15 through Dec. 25 online atnmaahc.si.eduthat documents 20 key facts about the development of the museum. Through film, still photos and computer-generated graphics, the page will exhibit how the building was constructed, how collections were built, what exhibitions were created and much more. On Dec. 30, guests can attend Kwanzaa & Watch Night: Visions of Freedom, a celebration of both Kwanzaa and Watch Night, a tradition that started on Dec. 31, 1862, when free and enslaved African Americans gathered, many in secret, to ring in the new year and await news that the Emancipation Proclamation would take effect on Jan. 1, 1863. Additional December programming includes a panel discussion of the documentaryStamped From the Beginning, based on Dr. Ibram X. Kendis New York Times bestseller, and a screening and panel discussion ofAmerican Fiction, written and directed by Cord Jefferson and based on the 2001 novelErasureby Percival Everett. From Dec. 22 to Jan. 4, 2024, the Sweet Home Caf presents Executive Chef Ramin Coles holiday menu, which includes beef pot roast, herb roasted Cornish hen, smoked ham hock succotash, scalloped potatoes, spoon bread, and more. Visit themuseums websitefor details. The museum also continues the Dine & Shop Pass program in December. Visitors canreservea Dine and Shop Pass for specified entry to the Sweet Home Caf or to shop in the museum store, from 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Visitors can reserve up to four Dine & Shop passes per day and can reserve up to seven days in advance. In observation of Christmas, the museum is closed on December 25. December Programming HighlightsThrough the African American Lens: Stamped From the Beginning Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. ET Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams brings Dr. Ibram X. Kendis New York Times bestseller to the screen withStamped From the Beginning. Published in 2016, Dr. Kendis National Book Award-winner chronicles the story of anti-Black racist ideas and their staggering power over the course of American history. Williams documentary adaptation uses an innovative animation process that blends live action with the art of the era to illuminate figures and moments both well-known and obscure, both historical and contemporary. Leading female academics and activists such as Dr. Angela Davis, Honore Fanonne Jeffers, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Dr. Jennifer L. Morgan, and Dr. Kendi guide viewers through a searing account of how racist tropes and imagery were developed and enshrined in American culture. A panel discussion featuring Dr. Kendi, Williams, Mara Brock Akil, and others will follow the screening. The panel discussion will be livestreamed. The event is free; however,registrationis required. Through the African American Lens: Stamped From the Beginning Friday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. ET Join us for a screening ofAmerican Fiction, written and directed by Cord Jefferson and based on the 2001 novelErasureby Percival Everett. Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who is tired of the establishment profiting from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, Monk uses a pen name to write a satirical Black book of his own, which propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.A panel discussion following the screening will be livestreamed. The event is free; however,registrationis required. Kwanzaa & Watch Night: Visions of Freedom Saturday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. ET Kwanzaa is a celebration created to provide a cultural grounding in and a reaffirmation of African American culture. During this event, participate in activities that honor the last three principles of Kwanzaa Kuumba (creativity), Imani (faith) and Nia (purpose). The museum will also have special activities that focus on the history of Watch Night, and visitors can learn more about the role of the Black Colored Troops in the Civil War.The event is free; however,registrationis required. On View at the MuseumGreen coat worn by Oprah Winfrey as Sofia in The Color Purple On view in the Taking the Stage exhibition The full-length, long-sleeved, single-breasted coat is made from a dark green wool tweed plaid. The coat closes at the front with five large round olive fabric-covered buttons that fasten using loops of black cord sewn to the edge of the proper right front. Black dress worn by Oprah Winfrey as Sofia in The Color Purple On view in the Taking the Stage exhibition The short-sleeved shift dress is made from a single piece of black rayon-cotton blend satin that is folded in half at the shoulder and seamed down each side, with a neck hole cut at the fold. About the National Museum of African American History and Culture Since opening Sept. 24, 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture has welcomed more than 10 million visitors. Occupying a prominent location next to the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the nearly 400,000-square-foot museum is the nations largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring, documenting and showcasing the African American story and its impact on American and world history. For more information about the museum, visitnmaahc.si.edu
The Ocean Beach Town Council (OBTC) announces the arrival of the OB Holiday Tree and the much-anticipated 44th Annual OB Holiday Parade. The parade, themed “Santa’s Disco Luau,” is set to be a vibrant celebration that showcases the unique spirit of the beach community. On Tuesday, November 28, the Ocean Beach community will witness the installation of this year’s OB Holiday Tree, a donation from a local resident. Selected from trees slated for removal, it will be positioned at the corner of Newport & Abbott, with the official tree lighting scheduled for 5:05 pm on December 2, marking the beginning of the OB Holiday Parade. Corey Bruins, President of the Ocean Beach Town Council, expresses excitement about this event: “It’s such an honor for the Ocean Beach Town Council to keep this beloved community tradition alive. Bringing together neighbors, San Diegans, and visitors to celebrate the holidays in our beach town truly highlights what Ocean Beach is all about.” The 44th Annual OB Holiday Parade – Santa’s Disco Luau, scheduled for Saturday, December 2, will feature over 100 unique floats, including performances by local bands and displays by community organizations such as the OB Woman’s Club, celebrating their 100th anniversary. High-profile attendees will include California State Assemblymember Tasha Boerner and San Diego City District 2 Councilwoman Jennifer Campbell. The VIP Deck at the Ocean Beach Hotel, presented by Cutwater, offers tickets for $75, providing exclusive parade viewing, hosted cocktails, and appetizers. Volunteer support is essential for the success of the parade, and the OBTC is actively seeking volunteers to assist with the event. The OBTC acknowledges this year’s sponsors, including Cutwater, Submerge Church, Catrina Russel Real Estate, and Professional Maintenance Systems, for their support in these community-driven holiday initiatives. Additional events include the Holiday Party & Auction at The Holding Company on December 7, featuring live and silent auctions, alongside great food. The Food & Toy Drive, from December 11-15, aims to spread holiday cheer, culminating in a delivery of donations on December 16. For more information, including VIP Deck tickets and volunteer sign-up, visit obtc.link/holidays. Ocean Beach Town Council Categories WEBWIRE – Monday, November 20, 2023
With the holidays just around the corner, we know the shopping frenzy is about to begin as you search for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Whether you need a last-minute gift for Secret Santa or still have that one person on your list thats impossible to buy for, Dunkin has you covered. Give that special someone the gift of coffee and donuts with a Dunkin gift card, available in both physical gift cards and eGift cards. Choose one of our festive holiday card designs to spread even more cheer! And this holiday season, were giving you even more of a reason to gift a Dunkin gift card to your loved ones! Beginning today, November 20, through December 24, when you purchase at least $25 in Dunkin gift cards online atwww.dunkindonuts.com, youll receive a $5 eBonus in return*. Let Dunkin keep you runnin this holiday season by treating yourself to a pick me up or sweet treat using your $5 eBonus**. Reward yourself for finishing all your holiday shopping, and make your $5 eBonus go even further by taking advantage of the special offers available for Dunkin Rewards members. Who will you be gifting a Dunkin gift card to this holiday season? Let us know onFacebook,TwitterandInstagram! To stay up to date on all things Dunkin, sign up for our email news alerts atnews.dunkindonuts.com/alerts. *Minimum purchase $25 in Dunkin Gift Cards in 1 transaction only 11/20-12/24/23 at dunkindonuts.com, excluding bulk gift cards and gift cards purchased via the Dunkin App. Limit 1 $5 eBonus per person while supplies last. Promo card value expires on 1/31/24 if not redeemed in-store or registered via the Dunkin App or on dunkindonuts.com. ** The $5 eBonus promotional card has been provided at no cost to the bearer. The value on the $5 eBonus will expire unless claimed by 11:59 p.m. ET on January 31, 2024. A guest can claim the $5 eBonus by making a purchase with the card at any participating U.S. Dunkin location on or before the expiration date or registering the $5 eBonus at dunkindonuts.com or via the Dunkin App. Once claimed, there is no expiration date or management fees for the card. Limit one eBonus per person. The $5 Bonus promotional card has no cash value and is not redeemable for cash, check or credit. The purchase and/or reload of a Dunkin card with another Dunkin card is prohibited. Dunkin is not responsible for lost or stolen cards unless registered online. Replacement card for lost or stolen registered cards issued for remaining balance reflected in Dunkin records at time reported lost or stolen. The eBonus may not be resold by any unauthorized vendors. Unauthorized resale or attempted resale is grounds for cancellation. eBonuses obtained through unauthorized channels will be void. SVC Service II Inc. is card issuer and sole obligor to card owner. SVC Service II may delegate its issuer obligations to an assignee, without recourse. If delegated, the assignee, and not SVC Service II, will be sole obligor to card owner. Use or acceptance of the $5 eBonus constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. Visit dunkindonuts.com or call 1-800-447-0013 to check the balance on the card or for customer service (please have card number ready). If you have concerns, please contact consumer service at 866-286-3253. PLEASE TREAT THIS eBONUS LIKE CASH AND SAFEGUARD IT ACCORDINGLY.
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