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APRIL 14, 2011 ISSUE

Playhouse Baby Fair and Consignment Sale Friday and Saturday

Baby Fiona Russell can find some clothes at the Playhouse Baby Fair and Consignment Sale.

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Date: Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: National Guard Armory, Boone
Cost: $5 Friday/Free Saturday

Did last week’s warm weather prompt you to pull out the kids’ summer togs only to find that, oops, that cute t-shirt dress from last year is now only a halter top?

The sixth annual spring Playhouse Consignment Sale and Baby Fair will allow you to update everyone’s wardrobes while also enjoying food, samples, parenting information, kids activities, an airwalk and more. All activities take place this Friday and Saturday,
April 15 and 16, at the National Guard Armory, located on Hunting Hills Lane in Boone across from the Watauga County Swim Complex.

Donations of clothes, furniture, toys and more have been pouring into the armory as volunteers set up this annual sale.

“The consignment side features high quality, nearly new clothes, household items and more, while the rummage side always offers incredible deals,” said Playhouse Executive Director Kathy Parham.

Those folks wanting first crack at the good stuff will want to check out the Early Bird Sale on Friday, April 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will have to pay a $5 “hunting license” admission fee.

Admission is free for Saturday’s Baby Fair. Held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, the Baby Fair will have a half-price sale from noon to 1:00 p.m. The Baby Fair will feature not only bargains but also information and giveaways to help families. Watauga County SafeKIDS will provide free car seat checks and information on car seat safety.

Fair sponsors, the pediatric dentists Drs. Mayhew, Conn, Scheffler and Hardaway, offer toothbrushes and other items. Healthcare providers and businesses that serve families will be on hand to chat with parents, including sponsors Blue Ridge Pediatrics, Harmony Center for Women’s Health & Vitality and Boone Drug. An Usborne book sale will benefit The Playhouse.

All proceeds from the fair benefit The Children’s Playhouse, a nonprofit children’s museum and play space for families. For more information, call 828-263-0011 or click to www.goPlayhouse.org.