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Value Village E-Newsletter January 2009		50% Off Customer Appreciation Sale January 17-19 Our longest 50% off sale of the year - a 3 day sale starting on Saturday, January 17 and going through Monday, January 19. New items added daily so stop by more than once during the sale. Add some new items to your wardrobe without over spending and spread the word to others who might not have shopped at Arc’s Value Village before! Enjoy a coupon after the sale Get 50% off Coats and Winter Accessories from January 21st-31st. Download coupon. Great additions are still arriving and there is time to add items inexpensively to your cold-weather wardrobe. There are lots of outdoor festivities in the month of January - Winter Carnival (January 22-31) and the Pond Hockey Tournaments (January 23-25). Don’t miss out on these great events by not having the right gear. Get into your nearest Value Village and buy everything you need to stay warm and enjoy the outdoors.

		January is National Get Organized Month Happy New Year! January is a big month and a fresh start in so many ways. Many of you will spend time de-cluttering after the holidays and finding ways to make your home cozy, safe and clean. Remember to set aside a bag or box of items that you are no longer using for Arc’s Value Village. Arc accepts donations Mon-Fri from 9 am to 9pm and Sat-Sun from 9 am to 7pm. Tax receipts are given upon donation. Arc accepts vehicles in any condition If you didn’t have time to take care of donating a vehicle you are no longer using at year’s end, don’t despair. Arc accepts cars and trucks in any condition - all year round. Donors can drive up and drop off their vehicle at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores or it can be picked up at no charge. Questions? Feel free to call us at 612-866-8820 or find out more online.

		Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Day of Service Many groups large and small will be joining Arc’s Value Village on Monday, January 19 to volunteer in honor of Martin Luther Kind Jr. in a national day of service. We look forward to hosting these groups and taking part in the celebration. We have volunteer needs throughout the year and hope that you will consider joining our crew. It doesn’t take a big commitment and we can match you to a job that suits your skills and interests. Whether you like crafts, books, clothing or general organizing, you will find something you enjoy at one of our three stores. Please join us and bring a friend! Call our volunteer director with questions 952-915-3652 or email to volunteernow@arcgreatertwincities.org.

Arc Services		Disability Day at the Capitol - Wednesday, Feb. 4 The budget picture is grim.  Let your legislators know how important disability services are! Priorities include maintaining funding for special education, disability services and Self-Advocates Minnesota, allowing people to direct how their dollars are spent, quality assurance and protecting children from toxins.  Learn more!

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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