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