The Monroe News | Relay for Life vendor show Saturday at Monroe Mall

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Dean Cousino | The Monroe News | November 12, 2021

The Relay for Life of Monroe County is holding a vendor show Saturday at The Mall of Monroe to allow area residents to get a head start on their Christmas shopping.

The show, sponsored by the mall, will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the mall, 2121 N. Monroe St., and include more than 30 vendors and crafters. Confirmed vendors include Avon, Color Street, Downriver Wicks, Farmsi, Pampered Chef, Paparazzi, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One, Tupperware and Usborne Books, according to Kristen Pilon, Senior Development Manager for the American Cancer Society.

Confirmed crafts that will be offered include crochet items, essential oils, etched glass, fused beads, goose outfits, hand-sewn items, jewelry, knit chunky blankets, lip balm, lotions, paintings, ornaments, purses, quilts, soy candles, Thrifty Door Decor, wreaths, wood toys, wood products, chair massages and Costco.

Proceeds from the show will benefit the cancer society. For a complete list of vendors, visit the relay’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/187245423545475. To learn about vendor opportunities, contact Shelley Waltz at swaltz1960@outlook.com.

 

Kennedy Mall’s Commemorative Mural

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During the months of September and October, Kennedy Mall celebrated its 50th anniversary, which had been postponed from its original date in 2020.  Part of the celebration is a commemorative mural created by local artist Shelby Fry, with the assistance of the nonprofit organization Voices Production.

The highly anticipated project is just about completed.  We are happy to announce that on November 1 installation will begin in the west concourse near the Planet Fitness entrance.  Interestingly, the public will be able to experience the artist at work, as she adds finishing touches to the mural.

While viewing the amazing artwork, visitors will also be able to enjoy the Grand Opening of the Dubuque Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, November 6.  Kennedy Mall invites the community to come to support our local farmers 9am until noon.  Dubuque Winter Farmers market will be open in Kennedy Mall every Saturday morning, 9am to noon starting November 6 until April 30, 2022.  This is also located in the west concourse near Planet Fitness.

Boscov’s launches $1 million charity fundraisers

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Jim Martin | Erie Times-News | October 23, 2021

Boscov’s, which operates a store at the Millcreek Mall, set a $1 million charitable fundraising goal when it kicked off its 25th-anniversary Friends Helping Friends event on Wednesday.

“Throughout the markets we serve, over 3,000 non-profit organizations have been working to distribute shopping passes giving their supporters a 25% discount on almost everything we sell,” said Jim Boscov, Chairman of the privately-owned company.

In addition to the discount passes distributed to nonprofits, customers can receive a discount pass for making a $5 contribution to charity.

Based in Reading, Boscov’s operates 49 stores in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Ohio.