Open Thursday thru Saturday 10am – 3pm


Thrift Shop re-opens Thursday, January 5 after Break

It is with pleasure that we welcome you into the Thrift Shop after our Christmas Break. We hope you enjoyed a relaxing Christmas season with your loved ones, both family and friends.

Wishing you a happy healthy 2023; may it be a year filled with blessings.

The first $3 Bag Sale Days in 2023 will be January 27 and 28, clothing and shoes only. Items to be collected in a basket then bagged at the cashier. There is no limit to the number of bags purchased.

 While the mask mandate was dropped in BC on March 11, 2022, wearing a mask remains an option. The virus is still out there. The new Omicron variant is reported to be easily transmitted. Recent news (January 2023) announced an increasing number of cases in BC.  

We encourage those in the shop to take precautions; physical distancing and one way traffic thru the shop. Hand sanitizer is available at the door. Wear a mask if you’re comfortable with it. 

Pre-Christmas Post:

Thank you to all who came in for nour Shopping Extravaganza last week. What a busy few days we had. Hopefully you found some excellent buys. 

The Thrift Store will be closed over Christmas, closing at end of day December 17, Re-opening January 5.  

 Best wishes from the church congregation and thrift shop volunteers for a wonderful Christmas.  Wishing you love and peace.  

Volunteers make the difference! We give back to the community.  In order to help, we have to be informed of the need. We see no reason to steal from the yard and storage. Come into the Shop and speak to the manager about your need. We will try our best to help.

Thank you to our many volunteers, donors and customers at the Thrift Shop. You are vital to keeping the Thrift Shop open and operating. 

 

Please drop off items when the Shop is open.   It is appreciated if you drop off used goods when a volunteer is there to receive it.  They will see that it is brought indoors or stored away. Your donations are appreciated. Please call or stop in to make arrangements for Drop Off. Phone 250-836-4390.

We “Thank You” and look forward to your visits.

Thrift Shop open Thursday thru Saturday 10 to 3

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We had a busy January with many volunteers giving extra time to the Thrift Shop. They truly are living from their hearts.  Something to be celebrated this month especially with Valentine’s Day and Family Day approaching.

We often think only of romantic love associated with valentine’s.  What about love of our family,  our neighbour,  our fellowman.  Let us reach out as our volunteers do when they give unconditionally.  Let’s celebrate each other.

February is Black History Month in North America.  Reach out,  read,  listen,  learn and reflect.  Open your heart to give and receive.  God Bless.

Happy Valentine’s Day!   🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💖

The next $3 Bag Days are February 24 and 25; clothing and shoes only. See you here!

Masks no longer required

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Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that the mask mandate would be lifted in B.C. on March 11, 2022; with masks still required in some public places, hospitals, doctor’s offices and schools.

Precautionary measures like hand sanitizing and physical distancing continue as the virus has not gone away.

Thank you for shopping at your local Thrift Shop and making donations of quality used goods. With your help we are able to offer a terrific selection of products, reduce the amount going to the landfill, donate funds back into the community and help keep the church operational. You might have noticed that our volunteers are exceptional.

The Shop is open each week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm.  The next popular $3 Bag Days are March 25 & 26; clothing and shoes only.

 

Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday

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The Thrift Shop is open from 10AM to 3PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Masks, hand sanitizer and physical distancing are required. The number of persons in the shop at a time are no longer limited.

The next $3.00 Bag Sale will be on Friday, February 25 and Saturday, February 26; clothing and shoes only.

We were saddened by the large amount of theft from the storage cage at the end of December. Not only were items stolen but the vandalism created stress and extra work for those volunteering time at the shop. The January article in the Eagle Valley News brought much concern and support from the  community. Thank you to the volunteers and to those who offered help and expressed concern.

Please drop off any donations when the shop is open or phone ahead to arrange a time for drop off 836-4390

Evening Shopping Thursday, Dec 9

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THIRFT SHOP OPEN FOR EVENING SHOPPING

Thursday,  December 9                                                                   3 to 5pm for Kids 12 & under,                                                          5 to 7pm for Everyone

Come in to shop & enter our daily draw.

A reminder that the Shop will be closed from December 18 thru January 6.

Merry Christmas!

 

Masks Recommended, not Mandatory as of July 1

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Step 3 to Starts July 1: announced by BC Premier 

The criteria for moving to Step 3 is at least 70% of the 18+ population vaccinated with dose 1, along with low case counts and declining COVID-19 hospitalizations.

Mask guidance

Masks are recommended in public indoor settings for all people 12 and older who are not yet fully vaccinated. The mask mandate order under the Emergency Program Act will be lifted July 1 and no proof of vaccination will be needed.

  • You’re fully vaccinated 14 days after dose 2
  • Some people may choose to continue to wear a mask after they’re fully vaccinated and that’s okay
  • Increased social contact
  • If you or anyone in your family feels sick stay home and get tested immediately

 

WorkSafeBC has issued guidelines for employers on transitioning from safety measures around COVID-19 to preventing the illness as a communicable disease.

WorkSafeBC is putting provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry’s recent advice into practice by asking employers to ensure that fundamental practices like handwashing and personal hygiene are followed.

Employers will be required to provide appropriate ventilation and encourage employees to stay home when they are sick.

“We’re not expecting employers to immediately, on the 1st of July, to take away all of the precautions and safeguards that they were employing for the last 15 months, but to work with their workers and to transition away from those,” Johnson says.

New Manager at Thrift Shop

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Meet Brenda Honkanen, new manager at the Thrift Shop.  Brenda assumed the role when Kerri left at the end of January 2021. Brenda is looking forward to meeting the volunteers and customers at the Shop.

Please drop in to say “Hello” to her. Masks are still necessary.

Kerri is giving her attention to further developing her own business in the community. Thank you Kerri for the many improvements, signage and painting completed over the past year in the Shop.  Your kindness and devotion to duty is exemplary. Best Wishes in your new endeavours.

Thrift Shop Closing for Christmas Break

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The Thrift Shop is offering an evening of shopping on Thursday, December 17.  The last $2 Bag Sales of the year will be on Friday and Saturday, December 18 & 19.

Then the Thrift Shop will be closed from end of day Saturday, December 19 through January 6, 2021; reopening 10 AM Thursday, January 7.

We Thank you and the volunteers for continued support of the Shop, for everyone’s patience, understanding and tolerance as we live through the restrictions imposed by this COVID pandemic.  We are anticipating relief is on the horizon with the roll-out of the much awaited vaccine.

Please stay healthy and enjoy a Blessed Christmas Season. Best wishes for a Happy New Year.

We look forward to seeing you in 2021.