The big winner of the first Eat, Shop, Play Crenshaw was Erin Kuechenmeister (center), left JC Lacey Metro Business Liaison and rigth Shoneji Robison owner of Southern Girl Desserts. Photo Metro.

The winners of the first quarterly drawing of the year for the Eat, Shop, Play Crenshaw campaign were announced today. Prizes included one $1,000 grand prize, two $500 prizes and three $250 prizes. The grand prize purchase was made at Southern Girl Desserts by Erin Kuechenmeister of North Hills.

Other winning receipts came from Crenshaw Carwash, Post & Beam, Eso Won Books, Zambezi Bazaar and Brooklyn Deli. The next drawing will be on July 1st, 2015.

Here’s how to enter:

• Step 1 Spend $25 or more at a participating business
• Step 2 Submit a copy of your receipt at the cash register or online
• Step 3 Mark your calendar. Winners will be called on 7/3/15\
It’s that easy! The more qualifying receipts you submit, the greater your chances are to win. A complete listing of participating businesses can be viewed at www.metro.net/eatshopplay. A special thanks goes to Walsh Shea Corridor Constructors for supporting Crenshaw businesses by sponsoring this drawing.