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3rd Annual Treasure Hunt
Saturday May 1st, 2010
What is a Treasure Hunt?
The Treasure Hunt is an event that was created by four wonderful ladies 3 years ago as a way to give back to NEWS and have fun with their friends. Their idea was to clean out their closets and jewelry boxes of items that were designer quality, but were no longer "popular" with their owner. However, these ladies knew that someone else would love these treasures, and the sale began!
Year one was held at a private home, and sales were fast and furious - it was unbelievable the beautiful items that were available - new and "gently used" designer handbags, elegant jewelry, scarves, pashminas, belts,leather coats, beaded jackets, designer shoes, all at prices way below their original cost. These ladies were on to something! In one fun afternoon this word-of-mouth sale generated over $6,000 for NEWS, and everyone went home happy with new treasures.
Last year we decided to open the event to the public, and held it at Oxbow Public Market. Unfortunately for us, it started to rain as we were setting up outside on the patio. Fortunately for us, the manager of Oxbow quickly stepped up to move us indoors. Again, the event generated beautiful items for sale, and the customers were thrilled to be shopping at this one-of-a-kind event.
This year, we will be at the Oxbow Public Market again on May 1 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to shop for treasures for yourself, friends, or even your mom (Mother's Day is the following weekend!)
We're also offering an "early bird" opportunity to shop and snap up the best pieces - just arrive at 10 a.m. with $10 donation to NEWS, and you're in!
Proceeds from this event will help NEWS continue to bring safety and hope
to the treasured women and children we serve.
If you have questions, or items that might be donated to this event, please call Jennie at 252-3687. We are looking for new or "gently used" high quality (designer) handbags, shoes, belts, pashminas, scarves, outerwear such as coats or jackets, and of course jewelry!
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