Proceeds benefit people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through programs and services at Arc Greater Twin Cities.

Value Village E-Newsletter April 2009		Spring Accessory Spruce Up Starts April 13th! Our second annual spruce up starts Monday! Join us for a great selection of handbags, shoes, hats, scarves and jewelry that will spruce up your spring wardrobe without a huge outlay of cash. Accessorizing is a great way to splash out - try something new and have a great time doing it. Thanks for shopping with us! Get 20% off your purchase! Good for April 27th - May 3rd. [Download coupon] 99 Cent Sundays! Come in every Sunday for a special on selected clothing. The previous week’s 50% off tag color will be marked 99 cents. Offer applies to clothing only. No matter the original price of the item, it’s only 99 cents on Sunday.

		Third Annual Pack Your Bags at Arc’s Value Village Brooklyn Center! Mark your calendar and start sorting through your handbags for Pack Your Bags on Thursday evening, May 21st from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Arc’s Value Village Brooklyn Center. Donate handbags in good condition. For each handbag, receive an entry for a drawing for prizes. The grand prize is a trip for 2 to Cancun including hotel and airfare courtesy of MLT Worry Free Vacations! Additional prizes are provided by Aagesen Chiropractic, The Fun Sisters Boutique and It’s My Bag. In the Green Corner Arc’s Value Village is a proud sponsor of the 2009 Living Green Expo on May 2nd and 3rd. Visit our exhibit of refashioned and repurposed items for the garden and patio. Great ideas and inspiration are all around. Hours are Saturday, May 2nd from 10 - 6pm and Sunday, May 3rd from 10-5pm. Arc’s Value Village will also be participating in a fashion show on Sunday at 1:30 pm. Find out more about all the wonderful workshops, exhibits and activities by clicking on the Living Green Logo!

		April is National Volunteer Month April is National Volunteer Month and a great time to give volunteering at Arc’s Value Village a try! Help unpack, sort, tag and restock a wide variety of donations at our stores in Brooklyn Center, New Hope and Richfield. One-time as well as ongoing volunteer opportunities are available. Test the waters and see if it’s a good fit for you! Call our volunteer manager at 952-915-3652 or fill out a request for more information online.

Arc Services		Arc’s Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration May 19 at the Wilder Foundation celebrates accomplishments of the previous year, elects new members to the Board of Directors and celebrates outstanding individuals with Arc Change Maker awards. This year, Kevyn Burger, FM107.1 will emcee, and Arc is showcasing its Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers with a special fashion accessory style show! Learn how a few select accessories -- from Value Village, of course -- can freshen any outfit! Did you know Arc’s Thrift Businesses generate 43% of Arc’s budget? Thank you for shopping and donating at Value Village - every time you do, you’re helping provide services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Find out more about Arc's Annual Meeting.

Click here to go to Autos for Arc	Donate Your Vehicle to Arc! NEW! We now offer free vehicle pickups in seven counties - Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington! Drive up and drop off, we make donating easy! Donate your car, truck, boat & trailer, RV, motorcycle, snowmobile or other vehicle to Arc Greater Twin Cities and you will receive great service, a great tax deduction.
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