By Stu Hennesey

The Admiral Business District is All On Board for Small Business Saturday November 30th. Many of the businesses are offering specials to entice West Seattle's holiday shoppers to keep there dollars local.

Over half of the dollars that are spent with local small businesses stay right in the community for continued benefits.

A variety of offers and events are happening like the West Seattle Fabric Co's effort to bring the holidays back home with discounts on fabric bundles, make and take sewing demos and a discount on sewing kits. They are also offering a 5% discount on non-perishable food donations.

The B-Full Salon is offering gift certificates for a variety of relaxation services at 20% off.

The Atomic Boys retro toy store is covering the tax on every purchase as well as giving away their tote bags with a $50 or more purchase.

Shanti Salon & Spa will use the 30th, Small business Sat. for their kick off, for the West Seattle Food Bank. There will be a Holiday paper, wrapped box with the Food banks "wish list" in their retail store.

The Alki Bike and Board has a variety products on discount and will be serving healthy refreshments during the day. Stop in to warm up with some hot drinks.

Speaking of drinks The Cask is offering $4 draft drinks all day. Other businesses are signed up for the big day including Mind Unwind art gallery. There is much to see and do in the Admiral District so welcome aboard.