Ist, I appologize for being so prolific in the idea department. I believe the best way to build connections and relationships (and character) is for Mill Valley shop owners to hire more kids for after school jobs. The job(s) can range from dusting shelves, sweeping floors and showing customers were to find items. Since there are new laws on the books regarding wages, its possible shop keepers will balk....maybe the kids could work for store goods instead of wages?