Girls Night Out is Back -- and Better Than Ever!

Grab your friends and head into Maplewood Village for the , an evening of fabulous shopping, cool cocktails, raffles, pampering and more on Thursday, June 7 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (of course, no one will try to stop you if you want to keep the party going later...)

With shops open late, this is a great chance to score the perfect Father's Day, Graduation and Teacher Gifts -- and maybe a little something for yourself while you're at it. With over 20 Village shops and restaurants participating there is something for everyone, from free chair massages and signature cocktails to trunk shows and special sales.  

Register at The Localery registration table on the corner of Maplewood Avenue and Baker Street and receive a printed color map (attached to this article as a PDF) listing all merchants and activities.  The first 250 guests to register will receive a complimentary swag bag chock full of product samples, coupons and gift cards. (The first 125 bags will be given away starting at 6pm, while supplies last. Another 125 bags will be given away at 7:30pm, while supplies last. In addition, many merchants will have in-store swag while supplies last.)

The event is brought to you by the and sponsored by Anthony Garubo Salon and Day Spa. Stop by the salon for their open house and sign up for free styling consults, blow-outs or make-up consultations, plus enter a raffle and enjoy refreshments. 

Special entertainment features local favorite Nat Gromam and Tori Erstwhile & The Montys, starting at 8pm at . Bring a receipt from , and/or and get $1 off drinks. The band is described as a jazz/bluegrass cabaret hybrid of original songs, often funny and always charming. Think Doris Day meets Johnathan Richman meets Patsy Cline meets Cake. (And if that makes sense to you, treat yourself to an extra cocktail). 

Also enjoy the music of Triple Groove at The Tenth Muse Gallery.

While you're enjoying a fun night out, you can also support two important local causes. will hos a fundraiser for , a sixth grader at Maplewood Middle School, who has been diagnosed with a rare brain tumor — D. I. P. G. or Diffuse Intrinsic Pons Glioma. On June 7th, shop at Little One & Co. receive 10% off your purchase and 10% of the day's proceeds will go towards the Kohl Angelo Family. Learn more about Kohl's story here.

In addition, is sponsoring a Bone Marrow Drive which is being run by Jesse Cappello Torrey.

All details on GNO can be found here: http://maplewoodvillagenj.com/gno/

While you're there, snap some pictures of you and your friends and send them to Patch. We would love to post them after the event.