On Tuesday, December 23 from 4 to 9 p.m., the doors of Fremont’s shops and pubs will be wide open for your last-minute gift buying and the fortification necessary for shopping that late in the game.

Just pick up a "game card" at any of the participating businesses (or download it from the Fremont Chamber of Commerce Web site), make a purchase to get a stamp and then show your stamped card to the bartender at your favorite pub for a delicious and discounted drink. Get ten stamps and you’re eligible to win gift cards and merchandise in the Fremont Shopping Spree raffle.

Participating businesses include: Essenza, Fremont Wine Warehouse, Portage Bay Goods and Lambs Ear Shoes. Pubs include Red Door, The Dubliner, High Dive and Nectar Lounge. For a complete list visit the Chamber of Commerce Web site.

This event is 21 and over.

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