Keep Denton Warm Business Spotlights

Keep Denton Warm is a clothing drive put on by Friends With Benefits each year. The  drive works to provide those suffering from homelessness with winter wear clothing. Boxes, donated by Little Guys Movers, have been placed at the following locations where donations can be made through December 12th, 2021. Looking for something fun to do, want to support local? Go ahead and check out what these businesses have to offer and support the those experiencing homelessness all with one stop.

Bearded Monk: The Bearded Monk is Denton’s first, craft beer only, bottle shop and growler  fill bar. Located on McKinney St, at the north side of Downtown Denton’s Craft Beer District,  The Bearded Monk is the place to have a beer or two while shopping for that perfect craft beer  for your party or picnic. We’re located just north of Denton’s Historic Courthouse Museum in  the beautiful Downtown Square and just south of The Civic Center, Arts & Jazz Fest location.  

Koan School: Koan School is a non-profit private school serving students in K - 12th grade. Our  mission is to provide a low-cost alternative for private education while keeping class sizes small  enough to accommodate the diverse interests and skills of young learners in our community.  The school is located on a beautiful 15-acre farmstead, complete with animals, natural ponds,  and woods for exploring.  

Bloom Yoga: Bloom Yoga is a worker-owned yoga co-op dedicated to an inclusive, healing, and  empowering yoga practice. Our teachers offer a range of classes that invite you to breathe  deeply and connect with yourself and others while you open and strengthen your body, mind,  and spirit. We hope to plant seeds that will help you root down, be present, move, grow, and  change: to “bloom” into your truest self. 

Game Changers: Game Changers is Denton's one and only game bar. Whether you're a sports  fan, a retro video gamer, a board game fanatic, or a puzzle fiend we've got you covered. We  have more TV's showing more games than any other bar in Denton. We have an ever-changing  selection of classic arcade games for you to play until your thumbs ache. Or maybe you'd rather  test your mettle at air hockey or hoops? Board games, both classic and obscure, and puzzles  ranging from the simple to the mind-numbing are all available. And best of all, you can take on  all the games on offer over dinner from our extensive menu and drinks served by the friendliest  bartenders in town.  

Essentials Day Spa: As you enter Essentials Day Spa’s renovated 1920s home in the Historic  District of Denton, Texas, subtle aromas will envelop you while the soft, peaceful décor will  cause your cares to fade away. Our spacious treatment rooms and soothing music set the tone  for a luxury that will revitalize your spirit, invigorate your body, and rejuvenate your inner  beauty. Always striving to provide the best in service, knowledge, and products, Essentials has  been voted one of the “Best of Denton” businesses for aesthetic and massage services each  year since opening in 2000.

Miss Angeline's: A house of fine taste with a focus on cocktails on tap, infusions, craft beer,  Non-alcoholic beverages, and Mocktails. Located right off the downtown Denton square it’s the perfect happy hour spot.

Denton County Brewing Company: DCBC is a locally owned, independent craft brewery. We  serve beer born and brewed in Denton, Texas, alongside guest taps, wines, ciders, sake, and  plenty of positive vibes. Take your average craft beer bar and crank up the fun. Think of an adult  playground; complete with board games, trivia nights, delicious appetizers, and the coolest bar  staff in the game. 

Harvest House: Located just East of the Downtown Denton Square, Harvest House is Denton’s  largest all-in-one concert venue, bar, beer garden, and a juice/coffee shop that serves up  cocktails, coffee, kombucha, tea, smoothies, and freshly squeezed juice to our patrons. Lounge  in our spacious patio with fire pits and be entertained by some amazing live musical talent. Join  us in the back yard or side yard for a variety of games including pool, corn hole, darts, Jenga,  and giant Connect Four. Feeling hungry? Choose from gourmet tacos, burgers, egg rolls, or the  famous Banh Mi Sandwich from our resident food truck “The Pickled Carrot II”. 

The Mug: A drive-thru stand serving the local community with locally sourced coffee, tea, fun. 

Squeeze: At Squeeze, we believe Fresh Organic Juice, Smoothies and a variety of Healthy Food  choices on our menu will support your health and happiness. We are 100 percent Organic and  100 percent Denton.  

Mattress Firm: Most people think Mattress Firm is in the mattress business. But what most  people don’t know is that Mattress Firm is actually in the match-you-with-the-right-mattress for-you business. What started as a few stores has grown into America’s largest specialty  mattress store, with more than 2,400 neighborhood stores in 49 states.

Thank you to each of these businesses who are helping keep the Denton community warm. Now stop in and give them a little FWB love!

Donations can be made through December 12th, 2021.

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Friends With Benefits (FWB) is a 501(c)(3) in Denton, Texas that benefits North Texas charitable organizations that better our local communities, schools and/or neighborhoods. Our goal is to organize fun events in Denton, Texas to raise funds and awareness to north Texas charitable organizations and causes.

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