The Ocean Institute is pleased to announce that it has enhanced its online store to help support its educational programs. The online store is an extension of the Institute’s gift shop, Laurena G. Chambers Gallery, which offers a variety of unique maritime and ocean-themed books, puzzles, jewelry, home decor and apparel.
“We are pleased to offer our distinctive products to a wider audience,” stated Debbie Franks, Manager of the Chambers Gallery. “Our store is a treasure trove of alluring items for all ages – things you typically won’t find elsewhere.”
In conjunction with the expanded online shopping features, the Ocean Institute is offering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for guests:
• Black Friday Deals – On Friday, November 26, 2010 in-store guests will receive a 20% discount on all purchases and a free Ocean Institute canvas tote (limited quantity; available on a first-come, first-served basis; discount cannot be combined with other offers).
• Cyber Monday Deals – On Monday, November 29, 2010 online shoppers will receive a 10% discount and free shipping. Use coupon code “112910” at checkout.
• Free Shipping in November – The online store is providing free shipping through the end of November 2010.
The Laurena G. Chambers Gallery is open daily from 9am – 5pm. The online store is available at www.ocean-institute.org.
Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard for educational excellence and serving as a leading resource for universities, museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their knowledge of the ocean.
The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on weekends, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 4-12), Ocean Institute members free. Unique maritime and ocean-themed items are available in the Chambers Gallery everyday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org. Phone number: (949) 496-2274.
2008 Business of the Year – The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce has selected the Ocean Institute as Dana Point’s “Business of the Year.” The award recognizes the positive contribution the Ocean Institute has made to the Dana Point community.
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