Carnduff residents are invited Downtown Saturday as businesses open their doors till six p.m. with stores full of Christmas specials and gift ideas.

Dixie Fowler with the Carnduff and District Business Association explains that there are a variety of events planned for the day such as a ping pong ball drop with various discounts and free items for those who catch one, a chili cook, flea market and free matinee.

Fowler adds that it is important to support local businesses to keep the community active, thriving and growing.