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Danville Holiday Shopping Guide

2024 Holiday Shopping Guide

This is the time to give back and be grateful for where we live. Let’s support our local businesses this Holiday Season! I’ve partnered up with some businesses and they are offering a discount of free shipping if you mention our special code! Make sure to keep checking back as I will update this list daily with new deals! You can count on us to give you the best information and updates around Danville!

You can find great gift ideas from Danville’s local shops in the Holiday Gift Guide
Don’t forget to follow us on social media to watch our live shows and more! @danvillesocial

Beyond Active, Danville
Buy a $100 Gift Card for $75, a FREE gift with a $100 purchase. 50% Off Rack!
11/25-12/31, FREE Shipping! Use Discount Code: DanvilleSocial

Stay Polished, IG-@StayPolished
11/25-12/31, 50% off teeth whitening OR spray tan service! Use code: Danvillesocial

The Yogurt Shack, Danville
Now-12/31, Buy a $20 gift card, and get a $5 gift card!

Starcycle, Danville
11/25-12/31, Enjoy a FREE ride/class, Use Code: DANVILLESOCIALSTAR

PrepCuts, Danville
All Month of December! 50% OFF haircuts and blowouts!

Danville Cheese, IG-@danvillecheese
All Month of December, Get $10 Off a cheese board. Just mention code: DanvilleSocial.

KM Home, Danville, IG-@Kristemichelini
Sign up for their mailing list on the website and receive 10% Off your purchase.

The Rogue Cosmetics, Danville
11/29-12/31, Enjoy 10% Off Caudalie when you mention Danvillesocial!

Spree Boutique, Danville
This year, Spree is giving back to those in need. They want to give back this year to a foster child. Many of these children are close to the age of 18 where they will be out on their own! Show them some love & joy this season!
This is how it will work….Pick a tag off their tree, located in the store, Buy the gift, and then bring it back to the store for a FREE gift!

VIDA Wellness Boutique, Danville
Now-12/31-Use Code: Danvillesocial to get 10% Off retail or a service!

Brie Grazing Boards, IG-@brie_grazing_boards
11/27-12/31, Get $5 Off ANYTHING! Use code: Danville Social.

Utopia Tanning & Spa, San Ramon
Month of December, Take 25% Off a single spray tan when you mention code: Danville Social.
Must make an appointment, due to COVID Guidelines, either IG or Call: 925-901-1001.

Uber Eats $15 Credit
Get $15 off your first order with Uber Eats when you spend $20 or more on delivery of your favorite foods. Expires 01-20-2021.
CODE:US21PM

Our local businesses are the heart of our small-town community. Many have been heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. To preserve our business community we need to support them now and shop locally this holiday season. The Town of Danville, in partnership with the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce and with input from local businesses, has developed a grassroots campaign to encourage everyone to pledge support for our businesses. 

Business Spotlight: Diablo Tox

DIABLO TOX

How did your business get started and what inspired you?

I’ve been in healthcare for almost 20 years but it’s so enjoyable to have
started helping with someone’s confidence and well-being. So much of
my career has been dealing reactively with patients, but it’s so rewarding to be proactive now!

How did you choose the name for your business?

That was my best friend Todd’s idea. He does “Diablo” everything, of course off
of Mt. Diablo. I think he even ran a Diablo Notary and Diablo Bail
Bonds at some point, haha.

What’s your favorite thing about your business?

Being my own boss again is fantastic! But I also get to do that while making
people feel fantastic is just <chef’s kiss> amazing!

Do you have any signature treatments or Client favorites?

We do the best hydrafacials in town hands down but we’re also about to import a
body sculpting machine from Italy next month that’s all the rage over
there. We’re already making appointments for it because we’ve got a
ton of people excited about here as well!

What’s a memorable experience you’ve had with a client?

We’ve already had several people on the verge of tears come back and thank us
because of their new hair growth after one of our hair restoration
solutions. You feel like you exponentially improved their
quality of life and confidence!

Happy Hour Danville

Happy Hour Spots Around Danville

The Vine and Spirits- Wine Wednesday! 1/2 Off Bottles of Rombauer Chardonnay & Frank Family Chardonnay All Night!
10/30- 11/3, Happy Hour every day, from 4 pm-6 pm. On 11/3, from 2 pm-5 pm,  it is Spritz Sundays – Aperol Spritz & Limoncello Spritz! *Click the link above for monthly happy hours. They are updated monthly.

Crush’d-Happy Hour(Apertivo Hour) is from 3 pm-6 pm daily. Apertivo cocktails are all $12, and Small Bites on the menu are $9. They will be doing a flight discount soon!

El Nido– Every Tuesday, $2 Tacos and $2 Beer!

Tides– Happy Hour Everyday! Sunday-Thursday, 4 pm-6 pm, and Friday & Saturday, 4 pm-5:30 pm. $2.50 Oysters, $8 Cocktails, Wine & Beer Flights.

Cocina Hermanas– Happy Hour Everyday! $5 Margaritas, & $5 off the Taco Trios.

Norms Place– Taco Tuesday each week, 3 pm-10 pm. Happy Hour Drinks, Tuesday-Friday from 3 pm-6 pm and you get
Draft Beer, Well Liquor, House Glass Wines. $10 off Soft pretzel with grilled beer sausage, and cheese sauce. Tuesday-Friday from 4 pm-5 pm, you get 1 Beef taco & 1 Shorty beer for $2.

Peasant & the Pear– Happy Hour, Monday-Friday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm. $8 Bourbon & Coke, Classic Martini, or House Margarita
$8 Sangria or $14 Half Bottles of Wine, $5 Draft Beers, $5 Garlic Truffle Fries, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Small Caesar Salad, and  Flourless Chocolate Cake, $10 ¼ Hamburger with Fries or Pulled Pork with Fries, and $10 Cheese Pizza.
Drink Specials: Martini Monday $5, Tequila Tuesday $8, Whiskey Wednesday $8, and Thirsty Thursday $8.
Sunday Brunch: 10 am-1 pm, $5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas!

Virtue and Vice– Happy Hour on Thursdays & Fridays, 4:30 pm-6 pm.

Hazy BBQ– During Football Season, Thursday-Monday, $20 pitchers, $25 Double IPA Pitchers, and on Sundays, $1 wings, $5 beers, $10 nachos & more! Happy Hour Daily, 2 pm-5 pm, and ALL DAY Sunday! Happy Hour Menu. They have daily specials.
Lunch specials are on Sundays from 11 am-3 pm.

The Grill at Blackhawk offers Happy Hour from 3 pm to 6 pm daily. Check out the happy hour Menu.

Fat Maddies– Happy Hour Monday-Saturday, 3 pm-6 pm. All day Sunday!

Primos– Happy Hour, every day from 3 pm-6 pm. Happy Hour menu.

The Growler– Happy Hour on Tuesdays, 4 pm-9 pm and Wednesdays-Fridays, 3 pm-6 pm. Happy Hour Menu.

Mangia mi– Happy Hour every Monday-Thursday, 4 pm-6 pm.

Piatti– Happy Hour(Apertivo Hour), Monday-Friday, 3 pm-6 pm in the bar lounge & the courtyard.

Aracely Lounge– Happy Hour, Monday-Friday, 3 pm-6 pm.

Buisness Spotlight: Dog Tired Adventures

How did your business get started and what inspired you? 
We started in 2015 after I had a near-death car accident. I realized if that accident had taken my life, I wouldn’t have lived the full life of potential I knew I had. I loved dogs and animals in general and wanted a career with them. I started the company just walking a few dogs myself. I then realized I wanted to expand and have a team. During the car accident, I received an outpouring of love and support from friends and family and I committed myself to giving those good feelings to others as well and that’s what the business is on a mission to do. 

What is your background and how did you develop the skills to start your business?
I grew up around animals and learned from a dog trainer at the San Francisco SPCA about positive reinforcement techniques that we use on the pups. 

What’s the one thing your business is known for over your competitors?
We don’t just “pick up the leash” and walk the dogs, we build relationships with them and our clients by going above and beyond expectations and contributing to happier, cleaner communities wherever we may go. 

Which small businesses are you inspired by?
Homes by Lauren McLane! She’s hardworking yet down to earth and a fun person to be around. 

What is your favorite part about living/working in Danville?
It’s got such a small-town feel! Everyone is so friendly, the Iron Horse Trail is so accessible, and downtown always has something fun and interesting going on!

Tell us the most interesting and fun tidbit about your business…
I would say the way we started is the most interesting thing about us-I have been fueled by the tragedy of my car accident to get this company going.

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Camp Integem #1 AI + AR Camp

Ride a Spaceship? Meet Dinosaurs? Design AI Robots? Create Magical Worlds? Join Camp Integem!

Camp Integem, a leading STEM/STEAM camp for kids and teens aged 5-18, transforms their dreams into tangible, hands-on creations. Our programs include AI, Robotics, Holographic AR, coding, arts, 2D/3D animation, game design, space/nature exploration, tech leadership, and more. Students immerse themselves in their creations through Holographic AR, interacting with their games, art, and adventures, and merging the physical and digital worlds in innovative ways. Learn more at https://camp.integem.com/.

No prior knowledge of computers, robotics, art, or design is required. The camp caters to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced participants.

With small class sizes of only 8 students per teacher and dedicated instructors, Camp Integem offers personalized education for each camper.

 

Accredited by ACS WASC, Camp Integem ensures a high-quality educational experience, and students can earn school credits. We are also a NVIDIA AI Training partner.

Since 2018, Integem has taught K-12 students from more than 20 countries in-person or online. Thousands of students locally have joined Camp Integem’s on-site programs.

 

Camp Integem is Open For Registration! Save with coupon code: DS24 at camp.integem.com.

 

Our Featured Courses

Camp Integem offers 42 courses for students K-12. Students are grouped into ages 5-8, 8-10, 10-14, and 14+.

 

No prior knowledge is necessary. We offer beginner to advanced levels.

 

AR Coding, STEM & Game Design Courses

Students will code their own Holographic AR applications/games. They can dive into deep ocean to play with whales, ride a spaceship to explore the universe, teleport into their game world to fight with Minecraft, Roblox or other game characters, or developing AI games with intelligent, conversational characters.

  • AR Coding for Space Exploration
  • AR Coding for Nature Exploration
  • 3D AR Coding & Game Design
  • Advanced AI+3D Coding & Game Design

Note: 3D Game design includes 3D AR Minecraft, 3D AR Roblox Game Design and other 3D Game Design

AR, AI & Robotics Engineering

Students will design their own intelligent AR applications using AI, transform the magic of the Holographic AR world into the real world through robotics, and even create their own intelligent AI robots. They will use holographic AR to remotely operate in robot environments, thereby bringing the wonders of AR into real-world robotics challenges.

  • Intro to AI Engineering with AR
  • Intro to Robotics Design & AR Coding
  • AI Robotics Engineering with AR
  • Advanced AI Robotics with AR & NVIDIA Jetson Nano

 

AR Digital Art, Animation & 3D Design

Students will create their digital art, animations, and 3D designs. Then, using Holographic AR, they will design interactive AR experiences where they can teleport into their creations, play with their characters, or become heroes who safeguard the world!

  • Intro to AR Art with AI
  • Interactive AR Animation with Adobe
  • 3D Holographic AR Design
  • Advanced 2D & 3D Holographic AR Animation + Adobe

 

Tech Leadership (Grades 6-12)

Middle school and high school students who have participated or will participate in our in-person summer camps or online classes are eligible to join our Tech Leadership program, available both in-person and online. This program offers them a platform to further refine their skills through engaging in a variety of activities at local, national, and international levels. Additionally, for U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents, there’s the unique opportunity to earn the prestigious U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award, acknowledging their dedication and leadership.

Space is limited and register today to save your spot at: https://camp.integem.com/

 

Online: https://camp.integem.com/

Email: support@integem.com

Phone: 1-408-459-0657

 

Register Today! Use code DS24 to save up to $50/week. The earlier you book, the more you save!

Spring Break ideas in and around Danville CA

Spring Break Ideas: Things to Do with the Kids

Spring break is here! Kids are delighted that they don’t have to go to school, and not even the thought of mountains of homework will put a damper on their mood. It’s Spring and the outdoors are glorious, so take some time off from your busy schedule and go have fun with your kids! Here are some of the best places around Danville for spring break fun.

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