Mother’s Day might be over, but this promotion from Planet Fitness will continue through Wednesday (May 15). Here are the details I received from the fitness center:

“Join participating Planet Fitness locations in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg and Midlothian from May 8th-15th for just $10 down and then only $10 a month; initial enrollment fee donated to support the cause. Submit nominations for the “Mom Nom” Best Mom on the Planet sweepstakes for the chance to win a year membership at Planet Fitness

Roanoke, VA (May 8, 2013) – This Mother’s Day, $10 never meant so much. Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgment Free Zone® and friendly prices, today announced that location(s) in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg and Midlothian are sponsoring the brand’s fourth annual Mother’s Day promotion to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), an independent not-for-profit organization committed to funding scientific research to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer.

In honor of Mother’s Day from May 8th-15th, people can join for just $10 down and then $10 a month, and participating Planet Fitness locations nationwide will donate 100% of enrollment fees ($10 per signup) to BCRF. Over the past three years, Planet Fitness has donated more than $1 million to BCRF, and the company and its franchisees this year hope to surpass previous years’ donations.

“The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is grateful for the support of Planet Fitness in helping BCRF raise both money and awareness, for the fourth year in a row, for BCRF’s lifesaving research efforts that are aimed at prevention and a cure for breast cancer,” said Myra J. Biblowit, BCRF President. “In the U.S. alone, unfortunately every 2.3 minutes a woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer — a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend. To implement this program during the Mother’s Day holiday is a clear way to make a difference and speak to women across the nation affected by breast cancer at such an alarming rate.”

“We are honored to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation to help provide financial support for such a worthy cause,” said Chris Rondeau, chief executive officer of Planet Fitness. “We are committed to helping better people’s lives, through fitness and giving back to our communities, and with so many grandmothers, mothers and daughters touched by breast cancer, we felt this promotion was the perfect way to honor Mother’s Day.”

In addition, to honor all moms throughout the country, Planet Fitness is hosting a special “Mom Nom” sweepstakes to find the Best Mom on the Planet. From May 8th-15th, people can nominate a special mom by visiting www.PlanetFitness.com/MomNoms and one lucky person will be randomly selected to win a year membership for themselves and a mom of their choice. Currently, there are approximately 650 Planet Fitness clubs nationwide and more than 4.5 million members. To find a Planet Fitness near you or to join online, visit www.PlanetFitness.com. ”

In celebration of National Pancake Day IHOP will be giving diners a complimentary stack of buttermilk pancakes tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

National Pancake Day also kicks off the national fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. After enjoying the freebie, diners will be encouraged to donate to the local Children’s Miracle Netowrk Hospital or other local charity. It’s a pretty sweet deal — 100% of donations will go to these charities.

Additionally, if you buy a $5 Miracle balloon to support Children’s Miracle Network you’ll receive a coupon for $5 off your next visit to IHOP.

For more information about this tasty freebie and fundraiser, click here.

Lauren Ellerman has a vivid childhood memory of singing in a choir with her brother during Christmastime at a men’s clothing shop. She recalls her parents browsing for gifts while local families did their own holiday shopping, and everyone seeming so happy and spirited.

This is exactly the scene Ellerman, 33, is trying to recreate during the inaugural South Roanoke Holiday Open House from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday.

During the event, locally owned shops and restaurants on Crystal Spring Avenue in Roanoke will offer discounts on food, beverages, clothing, jewelry and housewares. Ellerman herself is one of the owners of The River & Rail Restaurant, so she has a direct interest in inspiring folks to shop local this season.

Ellerman explained, “One of the major focuses of our restaurant is supporting local farmers. Supporting local [business] is one of the cornerstones of our own business, so it made sense to have our neighborhood support all of its local shops.”

There are 10 participants in the open house, all offering a variety of deals. Shoppers can get these special offers by purchasing a coupon book for $15 at any participating location now through the evening of the event.

The deals include:

* Garland’s on Crystal Spring: 10 percent off total purchase (except for Barbour brand) during the event.

* The River & Rail Restaurant: $50 gift certificates for $40 during the event.

* Fork in the Alley: Free s’more with the purchase of an entrée during the event, and $5 off a $20 purchase until Jan. 15.

* Tinnell’s Finer Foods: Half-off a pound of Benton’s Bacon until Jan. 1.

* The Second Yard: 10 percent off framed art and lamps during the event.

* Goldsmith’s Jewelers: Free cleaning and inspection of jewelry during the event and a $50 gift certificate for $25 (must be redeemed by Dec. 31).

* 7-Eleven: $10 off a case of wine and a free small Slurpee during the event.

* Bubblecake: Cupcake cards offering five cupcakes for $10 during the event.

* Stedman House Interior Design: 10 percent off during the event.

* Eric Fitzpatrick: The artist will be selling paintings in the Stedman House Building during the event.

It’s not all about the shopping, though. Ticket proceeds will benefit Family Promise of Greater Roanoke, of which Ellerman is a board member. The organization provides shelter to homeless families.

“The basis of Christmas is ‘there’s no room at the inn,’ and here we are providing shelter to people who need it,” Ellerman said.

If the event is held in the future another charity may be chosen, but the partnership seemed fitting and the selection was supported by other participants of the event this year.

So far, the response from participating businesses and neighborhood residents has been positive.

“Grandin has a wonderful holiday parade, Old Southwest has the parlor tour, downtown has Dickens — I thought it was about time for South Roanoke to do something neat for our neighborhood. I hope folks from all neighborhoods will come,” Ellerman said.

If the event is successful, she plans to hold it again next year.

For now, Ellerman is just hoping the finished product resembles that memory from her childhood.

“Next year I really need to get some cute kids singing I guess, to really make it complete.

For more information about the South Roanoke Holiday Open House, visit the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SouthRoanokeHolidayOpenHouse.

South Roanoke Holiday Open House
When: 6 to 9 p.m., Monday
Where: Crystal Spring Avenue, Roanoke
Cost: $15
Contact: 400-6830 or www.facebook.com/SouthRoanokeHolidayOpenHouse

Photo by Sears.com.

Active duty military personnel listen up! Sears has a great promotion for you with the Heroes at Home Wish Registry.

At 2 p.m. today Sears will be offering 20,000 free gift cards.

The first 20,000 to register here will be rewarded a free gift card valued between $5 and $50.

Registration will be open until Dec. 3 or until all 20,000 spots are filled.

Krispy Kreme has a sweet deal for customers now through Sept. 9.

Visit a participating Krispy Kreme doughnut shop and you’ll receive a free glazed doughnut by donating a school supply from this list. If you bring a backpack loaded up with supplies you’ll receive one dozen glazed doughnuts for free!

With all the back to school sales going on you can help this worthy cause without hurting your wallet. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army.

As usual, you may want to call ahead to be sure your favorite location is participating.

Macy’s has a new Be Book Smart promotion going on now that will not only help you, but a child in need.

Now  through July 31, when you give $3 to provide a book for a child, Macy’s will give you a coupon good for $10 off a $50 purchase in return.

The coupon does exclude: Everday Values, specials, super buys, furniture, mattresses, floor coverings, cosmetics, fragrances, select brands and more. These exclusions are pretty much the norm for any retail coupons, though.

For more information, visit Macy’s.com.

The William Byrd High School Booster Club is sponsoring an event called Cinderella’s Closet this Saturday and Sunday (March 3 and 4) at Tanglewood Mall.

If you’re in need of a prom dress or accessories, this would be a great place to start your shopping. Gently worn prom, homecoming and special occasion dresses and accessories will be for sale.

If you have some of these goods you’re ready to get rid of (I still haven’t parted with some of my formals from high school, it’s probably time), then you can also register to sell your dresses and accessories.

The registration to sell a dress costs $5, while the registration to sell accessories is only $2. If your dress sells, an additional $5 will be deducted, with $2 to be donated to the Battered Women’s Shelter. The remaining $3 and money taken at registration will benefit the Booster Club.

Registration is Friday (March 2) from 6 to 8 p.m., and unsold items can be picked up Sunday (March 4) from 4 to 6 p.m.

The sale hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information, email wbcheerboosters@gmail.com.

Tomorrow (Feb. 28) is IHOP National Pancake Day. What does that mean for you, exactly?

Well, anyone who visits IHOP will receive a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes. In return for the free pancakes, guests are asked to consider leaving a donation for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other designated local charities.

Since the first National Pancake Day in 2006, customers have donated nearly 8 million dollars to participating charities. That should make your heart and your belly happy.

I think this is a fun promotion and have taken advantage of it with friends in the past.

For more details, click here.

Want to help out farmers? Come to Chipotle dressed like one on Halloween and you can get a $2 meal, with proceeds benefitting two non-profit farming charities.

[UPDATE: Here are a few more deals that have popped up this afternoon:

Click here to visit OnSale.com, another daily deal site. Through Monday (Oct. 17), new customers can pick-up a $10 Papa John's gift card for only $6.99 (30% off). If you're interested I suggest scooping up the deal now! They may run out before the deal expires.

Also, here's another Try Me Free Rebate for you. "Like" La Creme's Facebook page and you'll gain access to the rebate form. See below for more details on these rebate offers. END UPDATE]

Mark your calendars, because on Halloween (Oct. 31) Chipotle will be offering burritos, bowls, salads or an order of tacos for only $2 when you come in dressed in any farm-inspired costume after 6 p.m. The Boorito event will donate the proceeds to The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation and Farm Aid, so dress up as your favorite “farmer, crop, animal, or farm implement” if you want to participate!

Now through Saturday (Oct. 15) you can get a free Walgreen’s photo calendar with the purchase of a second photo calendar. Create the calendar with your photos in Walgreen’s Photo Center. These would make great Christmas gifts, just enter the code 2CALS at checkout to get the deal. Select in-store pick-up and you can even avoid shipping costs!

Also through Saturday (Oct. 15), you can get an additional 20% off any online purchases at Kohl’s. This discount can be used on clearance items, so you have the chance to get some great bargains. Shipping is either 99 cents per item, or free on orders over $75. Use the code OCTFF20 at checkout to receive the discount.
If you’d prefer to shop in-store, print out this coupon good for 15% off everything! This coupon is good Friday through Sunday (Oct. 14-16).

Try Me Free rebates are some of my favorite ways to save. Currently there are offers available for Renuzit Holiday Scents, Carmex Moisture Plus chapstick, Lysol Dual Action Wipes and probably even more products I haven’t come across yet. Companies usually release these rebates to encourage shoppers to try their new products. Just buy the products, fill out the rebate form and then mail it in with your receipt (I like to have a separate receipt just for the product I’m getting a rebate for). Soon after you’ll receive a check in the mail, and you’ve gotten to try a full-size product for free!

The P&G Brand Sampler is one of my favorite freebies. This time, you can receive a sample of Crest 3D White Toothpaste, a sample for Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Shampoo, and some high dollar coupons for popular products (like Always, Clairol, Tampax, Bounty Paper Towels and more). Sign up for yours quick before they’re all gone!

Also, remember to take advantage of the Davidsons Trade-In event to benefit the Roanoke Rescue Mission. It ends Oct. 29.

Now through Saturday, October 29 Davidsons Clothing for Men is having an awesome event.

Bring in any suit, sport jacket, blazer, topcoat, outerwear or leather to trade-in and you’ll save 20% on any new suit, sport jacket, blazer, topcoat, outerwear or leather. Custom orders do not apply.

You can trade-in as many items as you like, so you could really rack-up the savings and do some good here!

Trade-in items will be donated to the Roanoke Rescue Mission, so Davidsons does ask that they be clean.

Both stores are participating, and are located at:

412 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke (343-3734)

and

4235 Electric Road, Suite 103 (774-1644)

This is a great opportunity to put those items that have gotten lost in your closet to use. Plus, you can feel good about supporting both the Roanoke Rescue Mission and a local business — it’s a win-win situation!

The 2nd Helpings Shop, Gallery and Cafe is having a 2-day sale in honor of Labor Day this Friday and Saturday. You’ll find 75% off summer apparel, shoes and handbags, and 50% off bakeware and cookware. In the cafe, cupcakes will be 99 cents.

Head over to the art gallery if you’re looking for something extra special. They’ll have fused glass pieces for sale, and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Rescue Mission.

This is a great opportunity to support an awesome local non-profit. The thrift store is huge, so go check it out if you haven’t been yet.

If you get any great deals at the sale, share them below!

Fundraising has come a long way in recent years. Gift card promotions and events hosted by reputable retailers are new options for nonprofits that not only allow the organization to earn funds, but benefit local supporters and retailers.

One good example of a local nonprofit utilizing these modern means of fundraising is the Roanoke Valley SPCA (RVSPCA). For those who have trouble finding time or the funds to donate, these options offer an opportunity.

At www.rvspca.org/support-us/gift-ideas you’ll find information about purchasing Kroger and Fresh Market gift cards that help support the shelter. The Kroger Cares Gift Card can be used on anything from gas to groceries to prescriptions. The re-usable card only costs $5, which is returned to the shopper as a $5 credit on the card, and every time the card is loaded with money and a purchase is made the RVSPCA earns 5 percent, donated by Kroger. Re-filling and using this card for weekly shopping and fuel purchases can quickly, and easily, earn some extra funds for the SPCA.

Fresh Market gift cards are also available from the shelter in $50, $100, $200 and $500 increments. Each time a card is purchased, the RVSPCA earns 10 percent of the face value of the card. If you’re an avid Fresh Market shopper, consider purchasing multiple cards at one time, as the SPCA does not benefit from these cards being re-filled.

Macy’s Shop for a Cause is a nation-wide event in its sixth year that gives back to participating nonprofits. The RVSPCA has been supported by the Macy’s Shop for a Cause event for the past three years, and it’s proved to be a successful partnership.

“Over the past three years, we’ve raised $2,500,” said Carolyn Schwanahusser, director of development for the RVSPCA.

The event is this Saturday, and by purchasing a $5 shopping pass through the RVSPCA you’ll earn discounts throughout any Macy’s store and at Macys.com. All of the proceeds from the sale of shopping passes go directly back to the RVSPCA. Additionally, shoppers will receive 25 percent off on regular sale, and clearance merchandise with the pass. Passes can be bought online at www.rvspca.org, and they will be mailed out before the event. If passes are ordered too late to be mailed, they will be distributed by RVSPCA volunteers at the store on Saturday.

Shopping passes can be bought directly from Macy’s on Saturday, but the proceeds from those sales will benefit the March of Dimes, the organization Macy’s chose to support nationally.

Some exclusions do apply to the shopping pass, such as cosmetics and fragrances. For more information on Macy’s Shop for a Cause, and to see which other Roanoke-area non-profits are participating, check out www.macysinc.com/shopforacause/.

Do you support a local nonprofit by purchasing gift cards or special passes?

Big dresses don't have to cost big bucks. Check out the Dream Dress Dance for free prom items this Saturday.

Prom season is upon us.  If you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a dress that may only be worn once,  there are ways around  it.

Thrift stores  such as Goodwill end up with formals and other prom goods from time to time, and they often feature these items at the front of the store or in a special section. Because most formal gowns are very lightly used, this is an easy way to pick up a like-new dress for a fraction of the cost. Even if it doesn’t fit perfectly, some of the money saved could go toward  alterations.

Shopping for formal items in the off season is also smart. By the end of May, department stores (like Macys, J.C. Penney and Belk) have formal dresses deeply discounted. Consider buying one that’s not a perfect fit (slightly long and wide) to account for any body changes and shoe options.  Alterations can also  be taken care of with the money saved.

Trading in or donating your used dress can also have its benefits. Now through  Saturday, J.C. Penney stores are accepting gently worn prom dresses to be donated to underprivileged teenage girls. After donating, you’ll receive a 20 percent discount coupon toward a new prom dress at the store.

Another option for those wishing to donate their used dresses is the Dream Dress Dance presented by Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley.
The event is currently collecting formal dresses and other prom-related items to  give away. Donations are  accepted at the Pulaski Jackson Hewitt location, 313 N. Washington Ave.

If you’re shopping for these items, the Dream Dress Dance will be giving everything away on Saturday, no strings attached, and everyone is welcome. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register to win prom packages.

Dream Dress Dance
What: Formals and other prom-related items will be available for free.
When:  Saturday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley, 44 W. Fourth St., Pulaski
Contact: 980-4282

Do you know of any other ways to get a bargain on prom goods? Share it below!

It's awfully fun to buy a new prom dress, but it's even better to give one away. Who knows, you might even find the perfect fit for free!

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley are teaming up to present the Dream Dress Dance, a prom dress give-a-way. Through the program, attendees can pick out dresses and other prom related items for free.

To make this awesome program possible, though, they need donations. If you have a clean, used formal dress or other items that you would be willing to donate, drop them off at the Pulaski Jackson Hewitt, 313 N. Washington Ave., Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I know how tough it is to give up these dresses, but it’s for a great cause. I’ve given up all but one of my formal dresses – maybe this is the time to finally let go!

For more information or to learn other ways you can contribute to the event, contact Peggy Hubble (phubble110@aol.com) or Megan Brillheart (megsbheart@gmail.com) at 980-4282.

More information to come about the Dream Dress Dance!

The Big Flea! Courtesy of northcross.org.

On Saturday, April 2 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. North Cross School will be holding its annual Big Flea. Gently-used furniture, large appliances, household items, books, jewelry, collectibles and name brand clothing will all be available.

Donations are currently being accepted. To donate, call Jenn Mitchell at 230-8584. They’ll even come pick up your donations with a call in advance (pickups are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays).

For more information, visit www.northcross.org.

I’ve heard great things about this sale, but also that you have to get there early. Have you been to the sale, or do you plan to go this year?

This week lends itself to a couple opportunities for free food. Sounds good, right? Here are the details:

The free Chipotle burrito deal is still on through Friday. See more information here.

In honor of the new Heinz® Dip & Squeeze® Ketchup,  Chick-fil-A has declared March 4 Free Fry Day. Between 2 and 4 pm, ketchup lovers who ask for Heinz® Dip & Squeeze® Ketchup at all Chick-fil-A restaurants will receive a free medium order of Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries. You always have to ask for extra ketchup anyway, why not get a free order of fries out of the deal?

Finally, today, March 1, is National Pancake Day. Visit IHOP between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. and you’ll receive a free short stack. All they ask is that you consider a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network. Consider this preparation for Fat Tuesday (March 8).

Know of any other free food deals coming up? Let us know!

If you haven’t noticed this week, Samaritan Inn thrift store has been closed for remodeling since Friday, November 19.  You can learn more here and here about the services they provide to our community.  The store will be opening again on Black Friday, just in time for holiday shopping (for a good cause)!

If you’ve got Thursday, Oct. 28, free (or maybe now you do!), check out this shopportunity.

For $40, get a roundtrip bus ride from Tanglewood Mall to Tysons Corner to shop at Nordstrom, Banana Republic, H&M and more. The bus leaves at 6:30 a.m. and includes a light breakfast with coffee. On the ride back (same day), there will be wine and cheese.

Trip profits will benefit American Cancer Society for breast cancer research.

Interested? Call 797-3310 to make your reservation or for more information.

 Stonecroft Ministries and its affiliate Women’s Brunch Bunch, which are both non-profit organizations, sent the below for Shoptimist readers:

You and your friends are cordially invited to our Shop Til You Drop Harvest Festival sponsored by the Women’s Brunch Bunch on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at Hidden Valley Country Club from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. Cost is $13.50 per person, inclusive.
 
Our feature will be a sale with more than 20 local vendors, all waiting to serve you.  You can actually begin your shopping at 8:30 a.m.
 
Special guest speaker Yvette Perrin from Hampton, VA will inspire us when she tells us about “When Life Becomes a Reality Show.

Reservation deadline is October 7. Child care is available with reservation.  Cancellations are necessary.  Just call Kathy at 540-254-1339 or Sally at 562-4365 or sassysally1492@cox.net.

There are many local retailers as well as national and online retailers donating a portion of proceeds on certain products this month to the American Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Awareness cause.  Jenny Boone did a rundown at The Storefront.  What have you seen while you’re out and about?

Have you had a chance to check out the P&G brandSaver insert yet today?  With October being Breast Cancer Aware this insert is female heavy (admittedly, most coupons are) and many are high value.  A few of my favorites are below.

$1.00/1 Any Covergirl Product

$3.00/1 Venus Disposables 6 ct.

$2.00/1 Olay Facial Cleanser

$3.00/1 Olay Regenerist Moisturizer or Cleanser

$1.00/1 Pampers Cruisers Swaddlers, Sensitive or Extra Protection Diaper

$4.00/1 Sinex Product (Dayquil)

4 – $1.00/1 Crest Pro-Health For Me Products

$10.00/1 Oral-B Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

$5.00/1 Oral-B Replacement Brush Head 3 pack

$1.00/1 Tide Detergent

And there are 8 Gillete and Old Spice in the back for the guys!

It’s a good weekend for coupon clippers!  RedPlum, Smart Source and P&G BrandSaver all have inserts in the Sunday’s paper.  The P&G BrandSaver has over $113 in coupon savings AND for every coupon reddemed by October 31, 2010 a small donation will be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation by P&G.  Visit My Pink Plan to learn more about this program plus preventative care and more.

I received the following from Lee Clark, the Director of Development and Administration at the Rescue Mission:

On Saturday, September 18, the Rescue Mission’s Thrift Store, located at 421 4th Street, SE, Roanoke, VA 24013, will close and the 72 Hour Blitz will begin.  Working around the clock, teams of volunteers (including employees from Blitz sponsors Kroger and Coke) will totally renovate the store with new paint, new displays and all new merchandise (new to us anyway!). 
 
In anticipation for the Blitz, starting Monday, 9/13/10, merchandise will be reduced daily with a BLOW OUT sale on Saturday 9/18.  If you think Mission Thrift Store prices are cheap now, be sure to shop the week of September 13 for unbelievable prices.
 
On Saturday, September 25, from 10am-5pm, the Rescue Mission Thrift Store will hold it’s GRAND OPENING Celebration to welcome shoppers into the newly renovated space.  The store will be fully stocked with merchandise special for this event.   

Roanoke, VA – The Rescue Mission Thrift Store has been a service to the community by recycling clothing, furniture and other items for more than 62 years. 
 
·         The Rescue Mission is charitable, providing 20,000 items of clothing and furniture help for families each year,
·        The Rescue Mission is green, recycling  290,268 pounds of textiles each year,
·         The Rescue Mission is an efficient way to help the poor, generating sales through the Mission Thrift Store to provide food, shelter, medical care, recovery programs, case management and more for thousands of homeless people each year.
·         The Rescue Mission Thrift Store is a good deal.  Thrifty shoppers find bargains galore each day at the Thrift Store.

Many, many, MANY retailers are having some sort of sale this weekend.  You’ll find inserts in your Sunday paper from Target, JC Penney, Office Max, Best Buy, Home Depot, Macy’s and more!  I also received a RedPlum booklet in my mailbox this week (not sure which day though since I hadn’t checked in a few).  It had several pizza and restaurant coupons though and inserts have been a little sparse in the department lately.

I noticed on my morning commute earlier this week a Kroger sign on a Shell gas station and did a little research.  I found this on Shell’s website.  According to the site, Kroger rewards cards holders can use their cards at participating Shell stations to receive discounts at the pump.

And finally, tonight is the last First Friday’s in Roanoke for the year. So, if you don’t have plans and are at least 21, go by Railside Amphitheater in dowtown Roanoke, listen to the Worx, have fun and  know your $5 entry fee will go in part to local area charities. 

Happy Labor Day!

Here’s another release about a fashion show fundraiser for a good cause. Check it out:

Bethany Hall Inc. will be hosting a fashion extravaganza, the Runway for Recovery on Sunday, August 8, 2010, from 3 to 5 pm at the Hotel Roanoke. Runway for Recovery is an afternoon of fun, fashion and beauty for ‘every body.’ The Crystal Ballroom is the location for our fashion show displaying great clothes from a variety of area retailers. Manicures, makeovers, great food and a silent auction will complement the main event.

Graduates of Bethany Hall, staff and volunteers, along with Miss Virginia Pageant titleholders will be modeling these fabulous fashions. There will be clothing for women, men and children. Thus, ensuring that almost “every body” will see something that would look great on them. (Also, our models range in age from the very young to the young at heart).

“This show is about two things”, said Vickie Price, Bethany Hall’s Executive Director. “Proceeds from the Runway event will provide funding to assist women, and their families, who have been badly damaged by addiction to reclaim their potential. And it provides an opportunity for area residents to see the beauty, diversity and courage that is the Bethany Hall community.”

Advance ticket prices for Runway for Recovery are $25.00 for adults; $15 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased at Hometown Bank and SunTrust Bank, or by calling 540.343.4261, extension 307

Bethany Hall, Inc is a long-term (up to nine months) substance abuse treatment program for women. The facility is one of two gender-specific, long term programs in Virginia and is one of only a few programs in the United States that serves pregnant women and provides mothers the option to have their children with them during treatment

Shop for a cause and save at the jewelry sale next week at Roanoke’s Discovery Shop. Items sold benefit programs at the American Cancer Society. Below is an e-mail release about the sale, which starts Thursday:

Thursday July 29th
4:30 to 8:00 PM
Juilette’s Jewelry Trunk Show

Refreshments
50% Off Collectibles and More!

Beautiful, designer inspired, sterling and rhodium jewelry set with semi-precious stones and crystals.

Prices start at only $15 and it looks like it costs hundreds!
Start your holiday gift shopping early and find a few treats for yourself.

50% off starts Thursday the 29th and continues to Saturday the 31st for our Collectibles, Gifts, Shoes, Bags and Gift Items. Designer Jewelry available Thursday night only.

* Discovery Shop jewelry is unavailable during Thursday’s trunk show and is not discounted on Friday or Saturday.

Discovery Shop Roanoke
Next to Montanos in Townside Festival
3723-B Franklin Rd, SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
540-345-2572

Update: The public relations firm that sent out this information just sent in a correction. The effort raised $6.5 million last year.

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Here’s a way to save money and support a good cause.

Through July 31, Macy’s customers can give $3 to support Reading is Fundamental’s “Book a Brighter Future” program and receive a shopping pass for $10 off a $50 purchase.

Last year, the $3.1 million raised supported RIF programs that served 800,000 kids and provided more than 2.5 million books.
Of the $3 donations given, $1 is given back to the state of Virginia for reading programs. Visit www.rif.org for more.