Fw: FREE CLOTHING SWAP: August 17, Shelby Twp

[Charly Mathews]

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AND AUXILIARY #129 Free Clothing Swap August 17, 2011 11 AM – 4 PM Disabled American Veterans Hall #129 47326 Dequindre, Utica, MI 48317 Contact person: Charly Mathews 586-739-5267 (during drop off or day of swap times) http://www.wxyz.com/content/news/see...WiC3fcGug.cspx http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/19572104/index.html "WHAT'S A CLOTHES SWAP?" This is a totally FREE event, with NO obligation to bring anything or take anything. It's called a "swap" because so many people bring clothes they no longer need, and take what they DO want. HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: At home, sort and fold CLEAN clothes (clothes you wouldn't mind putting on your family to go out in public) by size into boxes or bags. THEN, when you get to the swap, sort the clothes by size onto marked tables. Next comes the fun part. Go to the tables with the size clothes you are looking for, and take what you need. Free of charge. No strings attached. The organization will provide the bags for that day. One bag per family! This is the only way to keep the swap fair. Some families are looking to clean out the clothes they no longer use, and they bring boxes of clothes in, sometimes leaving with just one or two "special" things. Other families are really in need of clothes, and come with little or nothing, but leave with a bag of clothes. Others bring what they took last season, for another family to take this time, and bring home another season's worth themselves to start the process again. THIS IS FOR INDIVIDUALS ONLY ... NO charities, shelters, or resale. HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE? Look for clothes you might like to bring. Wash, fold, and sort them by size. Then call all your friends and family and ask them to do the same ... and come alone or as a group to the swap! Clothes swapping are even more fun when you can share your great finds with friends. WHAT SIZES? All sizes of baby, kids, and adult clothing (including coats, shoes, and accessories). VERY lightly stained clothes are OK as some people don't mind these for work or play, or are talented at removing stains. However, all clothing MUST BE CLEAN, NO TEARS. Fabric and baby accessories are welcome. WHEN IS DROP OFF?   Anyone dropping off clothing the day before the swap will receive a ticket to gain first access to the swap, between 10-11AM. Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. You can also call to make other arrangements for drop-offs prior to the swap PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons. All children must be supervised. Questions? Please respond to the address: frugal...@yahoo.com   To be notified of future clothing swaps, join this Yahoo group: Macomb County Café  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MacombCountyCafe Charly Mathews charlys...@yahoo.com 586-995-1963 www.partylite.biz/charlyscandles Do you love candles? Would you like to make some money and have some fun at the same time? Would you like to get started with your own business with no investment? Are you looking for a fundraiser for your organization? Call me or check out my website. Do you like to scrapbook or make your own cards? Check out this website: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/cardsforsoldiers/ Proud Grandma to Alan, Desiree, & Brianna USAF Gulf War Veteran Macomb County Cafe http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MacombCountyCafe Check out this site for some really good community resources.