Eastsound merchants are presenting their next downtown promotion designed to serve locals and visitors.

“Great Santa Saturday” on Dec. 10 showcases small-town charm and Eastsound’s walk-able shopping district.

Many merchants have assembled special collections of merchandise sourced from growers, artists and all manner of other makers from our area and beyond.

“When shopping locally, many folks are pleasantly surprised at the variety and quality of the offerings — from retail shops to eateries,” said Crow Valley Pottery co-owner Michael Rivkin.

As an added bonus, most shops are also offering sale prices and promotions for this weekend event.

Great Santa Saturday will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shops will be open late.

Schedule of events is as follows:

• All day: Enjoy roving musicians meandering through Eastsound.

• 11 a.m.  to 2 p.m.:  Cookie-ornament decorating at Wildflour Bakery.

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Kids photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Tres Fabu.

• 2 to 3 p.m.: Story time at Darvill’s bookstore.

• 4 to 8 p.m.: Warm up with cider and toasted marshmallows by the fire at Eastsound Square, Enzo’s, Crow Valley and Wildflour Bakery.

There will be a food bank collection in front of Wildflour Bakery all day.

Ray’s Pharmacy has been collecting money for the Food Bank all year. Through money put into its donation jars, Ray’s raised $500 in the past two weeks. The pharmacy’s pledged amount is $1,000 per year for five years; whatever is not met, Ray’s pays the difference.