Spring into supporting Independence’s local businesses with April scratch its
Sydney Carpenter | News Editor
Spring has sprung in Oregon and the city of Independence is celebrating the start of the season with scratch its, ending on April 25. Locals who spend $5 to $100 can earn money off their next purchase by buying from these 22 participating businesses:
- Ovenbird Bakery
- Parallel 45 Brewing
- Jubilee Champagne & Dessert Bar
- Independent Ice Cream Shop
- The Tap Station
- Starduster Cafe
- Mendi’s Pizza
- Mangiare Italian Restaurant
- Pink House Cafe
- Melting Pot Candy
- Fro-Zone Yogurt Co.
- San Antonio Mexican Restaurant
- Chase Bar & Grill
- Gilgamesh Brewing: The River
- Arena Bar & Grill
- The Naughty Noodle
- Musical Independence
- The Picken Chicken
- Green Gables Home Store
- Same As It Never Was Vintage
- Miss 9A’s
Additionally, throughout scratch it season, every Saturday at the Riverview Park Plaza from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., residents can listen in on live local music courtesy of Musical Independence.
Contact the author at scarpenter18@mail.wou.edu