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Junior League of Roanoke Valley Kicks Off Holiday Season by Raising Money for Community

November 5, 2009 – Roanoke, VA – The Junior League of Roanoke Valley will kick off the holiday season with its signature fundraiser, the Stocked Market Holiday Bazaar, at the Roanoke Civic Center from November 12th  Last year, over $194,000 was raised to help fund projects and other community endeavors in the Roanoke Valley. through 15.

“The Stocked Market once again promises to be the true kickoff to the Holiday season in the Valley, with more than 140 merchants from around the country and three days of shopping,” said Beth Cross, President of the Junior League.  “The success of our signature fundraising event allows the JLRV to continue the tradition of serving our community partners and bringing trained volunteers to the forefront of community service in the Roanoke Valley,” added Cross.

Each merchant features exclusive merchandise such as gourmet foods, fashions, accessories, arts, antiques, home and garden décor and more.  A complete list of vendors may be found on the Stocked Market website at www.stockedmarketjlrv.org. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit area community organizations enriching the lives of women and children in the Valley, including The Boys & Girls Club, Second Harvest Food Bank, Young Audiences of Virginia, TAP Head Start, Greenvale School, Presbyterian Community Center and the Salvation Army.

The Stocked Market begins with “Splurge,” a cocktail preview shopping party on the evening of Thursday, November 12.  This highly anticipated event gives shoppers the first opportunity to preview merchandise.  This year the “Splurge” theme is “High Class and Bluegrass.”  Splurge tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple.  Friday, November 13th, the “Sneak Peek” Preview Coffee begins at 9am.  Tickets are $15.  Three-day general admission tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 each or $9 at the door.  General admission hours begin at 11:00am on Friday.   To purchase tickets or to find out more about the JLRV, log on to www.stockedmarketjlrv.org Tickets can also be purchased from any JLRV member, at StellarOne Bank locations, and Amrhein’s in Roanoke or Salem. or contact the JLRV office at 540-343-3663.

Organized in 1927, the Junior League of Roanoke Valley, VA, is a volunteer organization for women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.  The JLRV has adopted Childhood Health and Welfare as its community focus for the next five years, seeking to address the needs of children and their families in the Roanoke Valley.  The Junior League of Roanoke Valley, along with 294 Junior Leagues in four countries, is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International.  The AJLI, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins, who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to volunteerism.

Submitted by Junior League of Roanoke Valley