January is Hibernation Month

After all the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season, January is such a snoozer. We've cleaned from top to bottom; front to back. We've counted all the toys we have left and now it's time to buy again. We've ordered some new toys as well as restocking the tried and true. Meanwhile, it is game and puzzle season (indoor entertainment). I invite you to come downtown and visit us. We're not too busy to sit down and play a game or two with you...try before you buy.

Happy New Year!

After a short winter's nap, it all begins again. We spent Christmas morning basking in the knowledge that we helped make multitudes of children and their adults happy that day. It was a really intense season; shorter than usual, and so many people waited until the last minute to shop. A big thank you from us to all our loyal customers who support us. We are still here because of you. Best wishes to all for the new year ahead.

Avalon Theater - "Drop & Shop" Dec.22 & 23

This Monday and Tuesday the Avalon Theater here on Main Street is hosting an event for Kids ages 6-12 from 10 am til 2 pm. Included are two movies, a juggler, cookie decorating and a storyteller. For more information and to pre-register; call 263-5700.
This sounds like the perfect opportunity to get the last minute shopping done and enjoy a leisurely lunch downtown.
Remember; we are working overtime here for Santa (he needs all the help he can get). Our "mountain of cheap thrills" is loaded with stocking stuffers for kids of all ages.

Kids Night Out: Dec 16th & 17th

Creative Avenues, just around the corner from us, is having a special kids night tonight and tomorrow night. Drop off the kids and enjoy an evening downtown from 6 to 8 pm. That sounds like a romantic dinner and Christmas shopping at your favorite toy store to me! Pre-registration is a must. For more information and on-line registration : creative avenues or call 255-6757.

Toys for Tots Promotion

We have a Toys for Tots donation box in our store again this year. In order to promote giving we have devised a small promotion that should benefit all involved. We have coupons in the store for 10% off of one item to be donated in-store. In addition; for every coupon used, Toys for the Fun of It will also donate a toy. We hope that this will encourage people to give. It could be a good lesson for young children to pick out a toy for someone in need.
This is the home stretch.... only 9 more killer days for us Toy Guys until Christmas. We still have a wide selection to choose from and we urge our customers to come downtown and shop with your favorite local merchants. Parking is free (in the "gift-wrapped" metered spaces) and we have extended our hours starting today through Christmas Eve:
Monday -Friday: 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm

Spirit of Christmas - "Ice" Skate Downtown

Downtown is decorated, the shops and restaurants are open and bustling, and the annual "Spirit of Christmas Walk" is happening this Friday, Dec. 12th from 5 to 9pm.
Strolling carolers, hay rides and a new addition; the ice rink will put everyone in the holiday mood. Chris Brown from Brown's Cycles has brought a synthetic ice rink to downtown for this weekend. (With a little help from his friends). The rink is a 25’ x 40’ rink and railing made of plastic.Any normal ice skates will work on the synthetic ice and the rink will be open regardless of temperature or weather.
Hours:
11th Thursday 5:00 pm – 10 pm
12th Friday 8:00 am – 10 pm (Spirit of Christmas Walk)
13th Saturday 8:00 am – 10 pm

Cost:
Skate Rentals are available inside Brown Cycles for $5.00
Bring you own skates - $3.00 to get on the ice.

Sponsors:
Brown Cycles Bike Shop
The Grand Junction Free Press
Toys For The Fun Of It
Main St. Bagels
Information Contact: Chris Brown, Brown Cycles Bike Shop 970-245-7939

Parade of Lights December 6th

Welcome to the holiday season downtown. The parade of lights will take place this Saturday starting at 5pm (0 dark thirty). If you are new to the area or have never been, this is a must see event. It looks like the weather will cooperate, so bundle up and come out. The stores downtown and the city have outdone themselves decorating for the season, bringing you a cheerful hometown atmosphere. Hopefully everyone will come do their holiday shopping and have a festive meal thus supporting our local businesses. As for us, we've got the toys and we're ready to make you the favorite (aunt, uncle,cousin,grandpa,grandma....).
It's shaping up to be a game and puzzle kind of season so far. People are buying puzzles and brainteasers for adults and games the whole family can enjoy. Also, Santa gets all the cool stocking stuffers from our "mountain of cheap thrills"...... then he heads to Enstrom's to complete his list of goodies. See you downtown!