Lawrence nonprofit and volunteer group 100 Good Women will host their annual accessory exchange Saturday.
Louise Pennewell, 100GW board member, said the exchange will feature items such as purses, hats, boots, scarves and jewelry — lots of jewelry. There will also be snacks and wine, Pennewell said.
Also, “Our raffle has kind of exploded — we have a lot of raffle prizes this year,” she said.
The organization aims to respond to short-term needs and hardships that community members experience, such as furnishings when someone is transitioning from homelessness into housing; purchasing holiday gifts; helping people with medical conditions access treatment and more.
The exchange is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Douglas County Fairgrounds Building 21, 2120 Harper St.
Donation dropoffs will be accepted from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. Don’t forget to check pockets if you’re contributing items.
100GW is also the February recipient of the Merc’s Change for our Community program, so shoppers can choose to round up to the next dollar on their purchases to contribute to the group. Some board members are tabling at the store so people can meet them if they’d like to, Pennewell said.
100GW’s annual clothing exchange is coming up Saturday, April 27, also at Building 21. Donation dropoffs will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. and shopping will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Like the accessory exchange, everything costs $1.
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