Partners plus Proudly notarizing since 1996, mail and parcel center P.O. Plus (584 Castro, S.F. 415-864-5888) is counting up to 1,000 signed affidavits of domestic partnership and expects to hit its mark within a few weeks. It will notarize the lucky 1,000th couple for free and treat them to dinner at a neighborhood restaurant. "When all you do is sign a form and stamp it, it's not quite enough for such a momentous occasion. We decided it's a nice thing to do for something so important," manager Gwen Sanderson says. (Lori Musicer)

Classic tonics New deluxe drugstore Church Apothecary (1767 Church, S.F. 415-970-9828) steps in time with the quaint Noe Valley vibe, providing homeopathic remedies, international and holistic beauty products, organic baby goods, over-the-counter drugs, and more. "We want to retain the charm of this area and to give the neighborhood something it can be proud of," says James Kim, who co-owns the store with his wife. (Starla Estrada)

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