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1. Harper College: 1200 W. Algonquin Rd. Palatine

Deal: 45 min class, twice a week swim lesson $89 for 8 weeks

Available: New session starts June 6 
 
2. New Age Dental: 2201 Plum Grove Rd. Palatine

Deal: Up to 30 percent discount on all dental procedures for patients with no insurance.

Available: Unspecified 
 
3. Hong Kong Lite: 529 E. Dundee Rd. Palatine

Deal: Lunch special from $5.50 served with white or chicken fried rice, soda and egg roll

Available: Weekdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

4. Joe's Pizzeria: 2070 N. Rand Rd. Palatine

Deal: $7.99 large size thin crust cheese pizza with coupon from www.valpak.com

Available: Until July 15
 
5. The Virginia PTA Garage sale: 925 N. Glenn Dr. Palatine

Deal: Plenty of deals!

Available: Saturday May 14 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.