I live an hour away from a shop and thankfully my favorite shop has a UFO day - last Wednesday of the month from 10am to 10pm They serve us supper. They will answer our questions and offer help as needed. There is no charge and I can guarantee it comes back to them 10-fold in business. It is a great day that I hardly miss and I know several of the other ladies who feel the same.
A few months ago, I was whining that I wanted another day and my husband offered a building that he takes care of. (Masonic Lodge) We don't have the amenities as the LQS such as the fabric, thread, tools etc. but we are now doing an all-day sew (ADS) in my town. It has had a wonderful response. It goes from 9am to 10pm and I offer supper for $5 with husbands welcome to stop in.