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Frugal Family: Tool Lending Library, Line Dancing, Chicken Dinner

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1)  http://www.ci.loma-linda.ca.us/asp/Site/OurResidents/ToolLendingLibrary/index.asp, (909) 799-2810.
Free: Residents can borrow tools for up to three days free of charge Monday and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.. Tools include mowers, trimmers, roto-tillers, fruit pickers and more. Renewals must be done in person, and can only be done if there are no reservations for the tools. The Loma Linda Tool Lending Library is a program designed to help north central Loma Linda residents keep up with their lawns and gardens. The agreement form, waiver form and program rules can be found on the city's website. The library is also open from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. the first Friday of each month.

2) Brandin’ Iron, 320 S. E St, San Bernardino http://www.brandinironsaloon.com/ (909) 888-7388.
Free: The Brandin' Iron offers line dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

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3) http://shippsails.com, 909-796-9622.
Free: Shippsails Drama for Kids will be showing their Movie Premier. The movie will be filled with poems, tongue twisters, songs, and more. The drama stars will walk the red carpet. 

4) Juan Pollo. 1220 E. Washington St., Colton (909) 433-0600.
Deal: Mini Pak Special $12.49 with coupon (regular $13.49): one whole chicken, medium beans, medium rice, medium potato salad, salsa and tortillas. Expires 3/27/11.

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5) Sizzler, 1236 N. Riverside Ave., Rialto (909) 874-4281.
Deal: Buy one entree and two drinks, get second entree 50 percent off (of equal or lesser value free - maximum discount $8). Good for regularly priced entrees only with coupon. Expires 3/27/11.

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