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Frugal Family: This Week's Deals around Town

Check out these deals around town, from free motor oil to martial arts lessons.


Deal: Used Book Sale
You'll find 40,000 books filling the gym at Trinity. Books prices start at $1 for paperback and $2 for hardcover during the preview sale on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m.; prices reduce throughout the sale until 11:30 am on Saturday, when all books will be free. All sales benefit missions in metro Detroit, including the Detroit Rescue Mission.
Good through: April 28-30, 2011


Deal: 5 Quarts of G-Oil Free
Get a free 5 quart bottle of G-Oil 5W-30 Bio-Based Full Synthetic green motor oil (a $26 value) after rebate. Purchase G-Oil at Walmart by April 30 and submit this rebate form with the UPC bar code and receipt before May 31 to receive a full rebate within 6-10 weeks. Limit 1 request per household.
Good through: April 30, 2011


Deal: 20 Free Photo Prints
is advertising 4x6" photo prints for $0.10 this week. Purchase 20 with this $2.00 of 20 photo prints printable coupon and you'll receive 20 for free. Limit one coupon per transaction.
Good through: April 30, 2011

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New Way Martial Arts Academy
Deal: Free Self Defense Seminar
This free two hour seminar will not only address physical strategies, but smart avoidance techniques and confidence-building as well. Spaces are limited and registration is required. Call (586) 801-9991 or register online.
Good on: Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 2-4 p.m.


Deal: CPK Thank You Card Program
To reward customers, California Pizza Kitchen will give dine-in guests a Thank You Card. Every Thank You Card is a guaranteed win; prizes range from 50% off your next meal to a $100,000 cash prize. Envelopes are to be opened only by a CPK manager upon a return visit.
Good through: June 5, 2011

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