Free Puppy Kisses, Demonstrations, Book Signings and Special Sales
Blue Ridge Humane Society (BRHS), a 501(c)(3) limited admission animal welfare organization, announces a week-long celebration for the Grand Opening of its Thrift Store located at 1214 Greenville Highway in Hendersonville. The week of June 13th through June 18th will include special in-store events and sales, demonstrations, book signings and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Celebration Week will kick off on Monday, June 13th with “Free Puppy Kisses” at the Thrift Store. Shelter staff will bring adoptable puppies to the store and customers are invited to get a free kiss! Throughout the day, look for special “kissed” discounts on items in the store. Registration to win a Father’s Day Package begins on Monday, with the winner announced on Saturday, June 18th. The package will include a round of golf for two at Cummings Cove Golf Course and a gift certificate to dine at the Tractor Shed.
Tuesday, June 14th don’t miss the in-store demonstration by Jan de la Rosa. Jan and her husband, Dave, own the retail store Honeysuckle Hollow. The store’s website describes Jan as someone who, “loves to embellish, using vintage objects and materials to create magical, one-of-a-kind works of art: collages, jewelry, scarves, nostalgic shadow boxes, charming hats, apparel and accessories.” Jan will display her creations and answer questions on Tuesday from 11a.m. through 2 p.m.
The public is invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the BRHS Thrift Store on Wednesday, June 15th. The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will conduct the ribbon cutting at 12:30p.m. Refreshments will be served. Wednesday is also the day that Lake Lure artist, Pauline Mullikin, will be in the store from 11a.m. to 3 p.m., with her handmade mixed-metal pet tags. Her business, “Every Pet Deserves A Little Bling” is featured on Etsy, the commerce website for handmade items. Mullikin will donate a portion of the sales for all pet tags sold that day.
Thursday, June 16th Blue Ridge Humane Society’s Thrift Store will host book signings for two different authors from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Franklin native, Jeanne Webster, wrote a book entitled, “Strays”, about a woman and her dog, Max. This book is endorsed by the Humane Society of the United States as a revealing journey about the importance of animals and our environment. Hendersonville resident, eleven year-old, Kinley Freeman, has written a book called “An Amazing Gift”. Her book is the story of a girl and her horse that receives magical powers. Both Webster and Freeman will be selling and signing their books.
The Animal Adoption and Rescue Center (AARC), Blue Ridge Humane Society’s animal shelter, created a free Pet Food Pantry to help those in our community who are having difficulty affording food for their pets. On Friday, June 17th, participate in the Pets In Need Food Drive at the Thrift Store. Bring a bag of unopened pet food to the store and receive a coupon for 15% off one thrift store item. Many area residents have taken advantage of BRHS’s free pet food pantry, so this food drive will allow the shelter staff to replenish the shelves.
The Grand Opening Celebration Week will wrap up with the Very Vogue Vintage Sale on Saturday, June 18th. Thrift Store volunteer, Christine Schuurman, is organizing the sale which will feature a large selection of vintage jewelry. She has also pulled donated vintage linens, clothing and accessories for the sale. The sale will begin when the store opens at 9:30 a.m. and continue until all items are sold.
The drawing for the winner of the Father’s Day Package will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., participants need not attend. The winner will be called to pick up the basket in time for Father’s Day.
For information on the Thrift Store or any of these events, call the Thrift Store at 828-692-3503 and ask for Karen or Inga.
