Starbucks Rewards Program- Be Sure to Register Your Cards and Gift Cards

If you go to Starbucks with any kind of regularity, you need to be registering your card and all gift cards that come your way to take advantage of some fantastic rewards. All you have to do to participate is register online and use their card. The program has recently revamped to include even more generous perks, and they are now easier than ever to redeem. Earn a Gold status and get FREE refills on brewed and iced coffee and tea, earn FREE items with point accumulations for your purchases, free birthday menu items and more. Check out all the benefits at this link... https://www.starbucks.com/card/rewards

Thank You for Making Groupon and Living Social Purchases through Around The Town Links

Did you know that when you take the time to purchase your Groupons and Living Social deals through the links that I post, that I get credit for your purchases?  If I post a deal I think you will like, I will always include my link.  By clicking through that link rather than the one you get from the company in your email inbox, I get credit. In fact, you can purchase anything on the site and just by entering through my link I will still be credited. Sometimes it is tough to remember I know, but I appreciate it when you do!  I helps support my little Around The Town venture.  Thanks, Barb.

FREE Museum Visits First Weekend of Every Month

Over 150 museums, zoos and science centers offer free admission the first weekend of every month if you're a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit, debit or ATM cardholder.
http://museums.bankofamerica.com/

Free Things to Do on Tuesdays in San Diego

Tuesday is a great day Around The Town!  Tuesday is FREE entry for residents at select museums at Balboa Park and there is FREE entry on the FIRST Tuesday of each month at Oceanside's California Surf Museum.

Open Table Restaurant Reservation System and Rewards Program

Have you heard of Open Table? Many restaurants are now using them for their online reservation systems. But there is so much more to Open Table than reservations! Sign up for newsletters, learn about some great restaurants in our area and see how customers rate them, read their blog, earn points to put towards free meals through using Open Table and more!  I just earned a $20 dining check just for booking 20 reservations for them!

All About Oggi's Vista

Oggi's is a family-run and operated restaurant that has had Southern California roots dating back to 1991.  Oggi's Vista has been open for just under a year on S. Melrose Dr.  They are well known for their high quality pizzas, salads, beers and sports-loving atmosphere.  Their sauces and dressings are made fresh daily.  They have 30 beers on tap including Oggi's own award-winning brews and 19 guest beers including local favorites like Cali Creamin, Firestone 80s, and Sculpin.

Oggi's Vista has something for everyone and some killer daily specials.  In addition to a daily happy hour that runs from 3-6pm and 9pm til closing on Thursdays through Sunday, and includes drink specials and $2 off select appetizers, they also have affordable lunch specials and daily specials:

Monday Madness:  $27.99 for your choice of 2 pastas or a large 2 topping pizza.  It comes with a pitcher of Oggi's beer or one bottle of house wine.  No substitutions and may not be combined with other offers.

Kill The Keg Tuesdays:  $3.50 select beers and $2 off specialty burgers. No substitutions and cannot be combined with other offers.

Wine Down Wednesdays:  1/2 price on select bottles of wine.  $2 off full size desserts.

Thirsty Thursdays:  $3 select Oggi's drafts all night (3pm til close).  $2 off all full salads. 

Weekends:  $5 Svedka raspberry mimosas and $5 Bacon Bloody Marys.

Half Off Wine Tasting at Orfila Vineyards and Winery

If you want gorgeous, scenic backdrops, great tasting wines and a nice relaxing place to spend an afternoon, you will want to check out this Groupon offer which is on limited release right now.  http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-4368919-10872943?url=https%3A//www.groupon.com/deals/orfila-vineyards-winery-1-3