Avon-Avon Lake Patch supports our businesses, big and small. If you’re heading out Black Friday, Nov. 23, or Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24 to pick up items for the holiday season, keep our local businesses in mind.

There's plenty of sales going on this weekend. We're starting a list of places that are offering bargains. If you know of a place, add it to comments and we'll also toss it in the article.

Happy local shopping!

• Avon Eye Design: Dr John J. Novak and Dr. Brooke A. Bader will be offering half off ALL sunglasses, including Maui Jim, Coach, Fendi, Nike and RayBan.
• Starbucks in Avon is open at 3 a.m. for Black Friday! Drink the goodness while you're shopping!
• Everyday Active Fitness,  is having a Black Friday Bootcamp at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Friday at our Pin Oak facility. All are welcome to come to work off the Holiday pounds.
• TeeMcBee Image Consulting is offering a special when purchased on the weekend that can be redeemed anytime in 2013.
• Seeds of Wellness is having special in-store sales for Black Friday and Shop Small Business Saturday.  Several items in the store will be discounted 15 percent or more on both days.
• Avon’s Kaitlyn Turner an independent stylist with the jewelry and accessory company, Stella & Dot. will be hosting a trunk show and opportunity session at Panera Bread in Avon on Black Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. Head over to Panera and mention the patch to receive 20 percent off a single item. Like her page on Facebook for additional details www.facebook.com/Stylewithkait.
•  Kohls.com is allowing customers to preview Black Friday deals earlier than ever. Kohl’s customers can shop the more than 500 Early Bird specials available on Kohls.com starting on Wednesday, Nov. 21, Kohl’s earliest offering of Black Friday deals ever, and in stores starting at midnight on Friday, Nov. 23. All Kohl’s shoppers will earn $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent in store or online, with no earn limit, during the “Operation: Black Friday” sales event. Savings continue with Cyber Monday and Cyber Week deals on Kohls.com, including 20 percent off and free shipping for all purchases.
• Home Depot is offering Black Friday specials now. Check their website for additional details.