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Value Village E-Newsletter February 2009		Winter Clearance Sale - 50% Off All Merchandise! It's a sweetheart of a sale on Saturday, February 14th. All merchandise in all three Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores will be 50% off. As we make the transition from winter to spring, enjoy great bargains throughout the store including on remaining Valentine’s items. See how far you can stretch your dollars while enjoying the benefit of reducing the environmental impact. Spring Clothing Starts on February 16th. On Monday, February 16th, the stores will be in brighter and lighter mode with the first arrivals of spring clothing. We’re all starting to feel the effects of winter and could use some new inspiration so why not get a jump on the season by shopping early for your spring wardrobe. Enjoy a coupon after the sale! Get 50% off a clothing item the last week in February. Come in and see us February 22-28 and enjoy your savings - good on the new spring clothing too! [Download coupon]

		Bibelot Partners with Arc’s Value Village Now through March 31st. Drop off one or more articles of gently used clothing at one of four metro area Bibelot locations through March 31st.  Your gently used clothing will be donated to Arc’s Value Village plus you’ll receive a coupon from Bibelot to shop for a new clothing item at 20% - good at any of their metro area locations. Find locations at www.bibelotshops.com. Safety is Our Priority Arc never knowingly sells items that are dangerous or which have been recalled.  While we, in good faith, make every attempt to stay abreast of product recalls and stock only safe merchandise, we don’t have the capacity to test for lead, pthalates (a chemical used to soften plastic) and other toxins. Donating:  For the safety of all involved, please do not donate recalled toys, crayons, or inexpensive children’s jewelry or trinkets, pool toys or vinyl window decals.  Rather than donating please return any recalled or suspect item to the place of purchase or the manufacturer. If neither option is available, remove any batteries from the toys (and recycle them), put the item in a plastic bag and place in the trash. Resources regarding recalled items and toxins. www.healthylegacy.org, and www.healthytoys.org www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/faq/toys.htm In the Green Corner Mattress recycling for Hennepin County Residents: For $15 per mattress or boxspring, Hennepin County residents can bring their items to the Hennepin County Drop Off Facility in Brooklyn Park. About 80-90% by weight is broken down into individual components for recycling or recovery. Steel springs are compacted and baled, then used to make new steel products. Cotton is remade into oil filters for large construction equipment and foam padding is re-made into carpet pads. Wood is combusted for energy. The project, a partnership between Hennepin County and PPL Industries expects to expand to other parts of the metro in the near future. We’ll keep you posted. The Digital Television transition is coming to a television near you. If you choose to purchase a new TV, be sure to recycle your old one! Most TVs and computers contain a cathode ray tube which contains 2-8 pounds of lead. This means it cannot be thrown away in the trash. Find Electronics Recycling Options

		Volunteers Needed!  Join us for an "Unload the Truck" party on Sunday, February 15th at New Hope Value Village (2751 Winnetka Ave N)!  Support people with disabilities by helping Arc unload a donation trailer, unpack the donations, and restock the store following our winter clearance sale. Join us anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Get a good workout and support a great cause!  Friends and family welcome! RSVP to Beth Larson at 763-544-0006 or BethLarson@arcgreatertwincities.org..

Arc Services		Governor Pawlenty's proposed budget could mean significant funding cuts for services for people with disabilities. Arc's public policy volunteers are working hard to educate policymakers about how cuts would affect our constituents. Sign up and receive Policy Preview e-mails bi-monthly to stay informed! And attend a Town Hall Meeting. They are scheduled across the metro area through the end of February. Your representatives want to hear from you! More information at www.arcgreatertwincities.org.

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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