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Order online now for delivery of your 2023-2024 Arlington Community Card! It’s just $10 and grants ongoing discounts at 35 local Arlington businesses.
You can use the card every time you shop at the participating businesses, all year long. Simply show the card at time of purchase to get the qualifying deals. (These deals cannot be combined with other discounts.)
Support our local Arlington businesses, save money, and contribute to our curriculum and student-enriching fundraiser! 100% of the proceeds from card sales go directly to Thompson PTO.
Where to Purchase the Card
- Remotely: Online via PayPal ($10.00 + 0.87 fee). Click the “Buy Now” button below. Allow 1-2 weeks for shipping and handling.
- In person: The Book Rack at 13 Medford St.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Arlington Community Card?
It’s a hard plastic card that fits right in your wallet, costs only $10, and grants you the listed discounts at the participating Arlington businesses, all year long! It is a fundraiser for Thompson Elementary School.
Wow, can I get the discounts every time I go to these businesses?
YES, use it again and again! You DO have to present the card at checkout to get the deals, though, so just remember to keep it in your wallet, glove box, or any convenient place that works for you. You can even punch a hole in the corner and carry it on your keyring if that makes it easy.
What a great deal. I’ll make that $10 back in a snap with a few transactions. Is there an expiration date, though?
New cards debut every September and are valid through Sept. 30th of the following year.
Is there a deadline to purchase a card?
No deadline, but the sooner you acquire one, the sooner you can start saving! Note that typically we launch new cards at Town Day in mid-September, but due to that event being canceled this year, cards are available for online sale starting in August (click the “Buy Now” button above or below and your card will be shipped to you in time to start using on Sept. 1). After Sept. 1, you may continue to purchase cards online as well as in person at The Book Rack or through Thompson parents. Cards will also be available at select Farmers Market dates this year.
Do you have to be an Arlington resident to buy and use the card?
Not at all! ANYONE who shops and dines in Arlington can use this card. The card makes for a great gift to friends and neighbors, too. 🙂
Is there a card limit per household?
No limit. Buy one for every consumer in the family if you like.
Where does the $10 go?
Thanks to generous sponsorship from East Cambridge Savings Bank, 100% of it goes DIRECTLY to the Thompson Elementary PTO to cover enrichment costs for each and every student such as author/artist visits (many of which may be virtual again this year!), extra classroom supplies, etc.
I want to support the Thompson PTO, but I don’t shop in Arlington.
No problem. Instead of buying a card, you can also directly donate to the school through this link: https://thompsonschoolpto.org/fundraising/direct-donation-drive/
Thank you for your support of our school and these local businesses, and remember to tip servers on the original dollar amount before the discount—they deserve it!
Further questions and queries about the card? Email arlingtoncommunitycard@gmail.com.
2023-2024 Deals
| Business | Deal |
|---|---|
| Abbott’s Frozen Custard | Free topping or waffle cone upgrade w/custard purchase (limit 1 per card per visit) |
| Andrina’s Pizzeria | $5 off, $20 min |
| Arlington Service Station | 5% off repairs (labor only, no gas or inspection stickers) |
| Big Picture Framing |
Additional 20% off the everyday 30% off custom framing |
| Book Rack | $2 off, $15 min |
| Boon Noon Market | $5 off, $35 min |
| Brickstone Cafe & Pizzeria |
10% off, take-out only |
| Butternut Bakehouse |
10% off, weekdays only |
| Capitol Theatre | 1 free small popcorn per card w/purchase of beverage |
| Charlie’s Barkery | 10% off, $10 min |
| Clay Dreams | 15% off 1 item (n/a on special events) |
| Code Wiz | $25 off any camp w/ code ACC2023 |
| D’Agostino’s | Free small chips w/sub purchase |
| Del’s Lemonade | Free size upgrade on Frozen Lemonade Cup purchase. One per card. |
| Derby Farm Flowers & Gardens |
10% off, $35 min, in-store only (no special events) |
| Donut Villa | 10% off M-Th. Excludes alcoholic beverages. |
| Dunkin Donuts, 369 Mass Ave |
5% off food and beverages only |
| Fabric Corner | 15% off any purchase, $10 min |
| La Victoria | 10% off, $25 min |
| Magic Bites Bakery & Cafe |
5% off, $20 min, M-Th only (n/a on special orders) |
| Marchelle Salone (Aveda) | $5 off hair services, $65 min |
| Mira Whiting Photography | 10% off signature portrait sessions (n/a on events and headshots) |
| My Brother’s Place | 10% off, $10 min, pickup only |
| OTTO Pizza | 10% off, $10 min, dine-in or take-out (n/a on delivery or web orders) |
| Play Time, Inc. | 10% off, $10 min |
| Quad Cycles | 15% off parts & accessories |
| Regent Theatre | Buy one full-price ticket, get second ticket at half-price on select Regent-hosted events |
| Roasted Granola Cafe |
10% off 3 or more regularly priced food or drink items (excludes retail items) |
| Sports Etc. | 10% off any soccer or baseball cleat purchase |
| Spring Green Interior Design |
20% off initial consultation |
| Swanson Jewelers | $20 off merchandise, $100 min |
| Thrive Juice Cafe | $1 off any salad |
| Wonder Yoga | 15% off single drop-in classes or class packs |
| YES! Your Eco Source | 15% off, $25 min, in-store only |
| Za | 10% off dine-in lunch M-F, and all take-out |
Thank you for your support, and remember for service situations to tip your server on the original dollar amount before the discount—they deserve it!Further questions and comments? Email arlingtoncommunitycard@gmail.
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