'Eat, Shop, Play' Local With Carmageddon II Deals

Government officials are urging drivers to stay away from the 405 Freeway between the 10 and 101 freeways this weekend because of the planned closure dubbed Carmageddon II.

Many local businesses are participating in a promotion sponsored by Metrooffering discounts to entice people to Eat, Shop and Play in their own neighborhoods.

The following businesses are offering deals on Sept. 29-30.

Al's Discount Furniture, 4900 Lankershim Boulevard

• Save 15 percent on any purchase.

5300 Lankershim Blvd.

• 15 percent off meals.

NoHo Mailboxes, 5062 Lankershim Blvd.

• Save 20 percent on FedEx and DHL express shipping.

Southern California Health Institute (SOCHI), 5200 Lankershim Blvd.

• Get a full body massage for $20.

The Federal Bar, 5303 Lankershim Blvd.

• Save 20 percent on food.

Vicious Dogs in NoHo, 5231 Lankershim Blvd.

• Save 10 percent on your meal.

Memo Salon, 11225 Magnolia Blvd.

• Receive a $90 salon treatment for $45.

NE1 Skateboard Shop & Arts Collective, 11114 Magnolia Blvd.

• Receive 15 percent off NE1 brand products and 10 percent off any skateboard product.

Nigel Beauty Emporium, 11252 Magnolia Blvd.

• Save 20 percent on select items.

J. Lawson Mobile Notary, 10545 Burbank Blvd.

• Save 10 percent on travel fees for all notary public services.

Wolly Polly Photography, 11135 Weddington St.

• Save 10 percent on photos.

XMA-Xtreme Martial Arts, 5140 Lankershim Blvd.

• New students receive free evaluation, two weeks of classes, and 15 percent off gear.

Get Fit With Witt!, 5259 Lankershim Blvd. and 11116 Wedding St.

• Save 50 percent off of two one-hour personal fitness training sessions.