2009.07.01
Thrift shop and doughnut updates
Good Morning, blog readers. I have updates on two local store openings that are fast approaching.
Dunkin Donuts: The final preparations are happening this week, as the opening of Dunkin Donuts' new shop in Southwest Roanoke County draws near. This new location at Keagy Village is slated to open this Friday at 5 a.m.
2nd helpings: This new thrift shop, art gallery and cafe, operated by the Roanoke Rescue Mission, opens to the public this Monday. The cafe opens at 6:30 a.m., while the gallery and thrift shop will open at 10 a.m.
The new Roanoke store at the Civic Mall on Williamson Road is holding a special preview night event tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. At the event, there will be music, food tastings, a fashion show modeling some of the apparel to be sold and a live auction.
Today, in the downtown Roanoke farmer's market area at 11 a.m. , a flood of people wearing bright pink raincoats will be handing out invitations to this preview night. By presenting your invitation you can receive free coffee, tea or a fountain drink during the preview festivities.
Proceeds from 2nd helpings' sales will benefit the Rescue Mission and its new medical clinic in particular. The non-profit wants to raise $1 million to pay for renovations to its expanded medical clinic and at the 2nd helpings' space. So far, it has raised $479,500.
We were downtown around lunch time today and there were DOZENS of ladies all over the place in the entire market area handing out post cards about the preview night...
Comment by Dennis — July 1, 2009 @ 5:40 pm
Well, when your donuts can't stand on their own, I guess pushing coffee helps. Personally I prefer the "King of America's Doughnuts", K.K.
Comment by Tom — July 1, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
How come you people don't know about the Thrift Shop that is located on Epperly Dr. right next door to Trinity Lutheran Church 4040 Williamson Rd.?? We sell much less that all the Thrift shops in Roanoke and our money goes to charities, like RAM etc. Come "BUY: to see us.Saturdays from 10am till 2pm.
Comment by Jewel — July 6, 2009 @ 10:56 am
The new Dunkin Donuts is TERRIBLE - I went by sat. and they didnt have 1/4 of the selection of the Franklin Road location, they arent filling the donuts correctly or making the coffee drinks right and the staff seemed confused...a very negative experience, not to mention that getting in and out of the parking lot is a pain >:-[
Comment by John — July 6, 2009 @ 2:26 pm
I am happy that the new Dunkin Donuts is finally opening. I personally think their coffee is the best you can buy. Their variety of donuts, muffins, bagels, and pastries are a much better selection then KK.
Comment by Mary — July 6, 2009 @ 3:23 pm
Jewel,
Thanks for the details about the thrift shop near Trinity Lutheran. Which charities benefit from the thrift shop's sales?
Comment by Jenny Kincaid Boone — July 6, 2009 @ 5:34 pm
We went to have breakfast at Brambleton Blend on July 8 & found that it was closed. It's (it was) a favorite spot. Any idea what happened?
Comment by Margie — July 12, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
Margie,
Thanks for letting me know about Brambleton Blend. I haven't head about this closing. I'll try to find out what happened.
Comment by Jenny Kincaid Boone — July 12, 2009 @ 9:42 pm