Hanover ReStore plans anniversary open house

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In March, the Habitat ReStore will have been at its new space for a year! The new location on Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville has been a wonderful space, and it’s time to mark a year of successes. To celebrate, the ReStore will have a special open house on March 11. The entire day is filled with activities and sales, so plan to come out and have fun.

The ReStore is nonprofit home improvement store and donation center. The store sells community donations of new or gently-used items at a discounted price, such as furniture, appliances, home accessories and building materials. Everything in the store is donated by either community members or local businesses. All proceeds go directly toward Habitat’s community service programs, including its homeownership program and critical repairs program.

At 9 a.m., there will be refreshments and the first 50 customers will receive a special coupon. Take part in a store scavenger hunt or grab a coloring book for the kids. From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., there

Upcoming Programs At Mechanicsville Libraries

Atlee Branch Library

Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.

Mother Goose stor ytime at the atlee Branch Library. Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 — 11 a.m. Mother Goose is a storytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Fun and Games at the at lee Branch Library, Wednesdays, March 1 and 15, 1 hanover Master Gardeners’ home Gardening series at the atlee Branch Library, saturday, March 4, 10:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. Learn about a variety of home gardening topics from Virginia cooperative extension’s Master Gardeners. This session’s topic is “Tips for Preventing disease in hydrangeas.”

– 4 p.m. ages 18 and up. Meet up with friends and have a great time with card and board games.

Make your Own Miniature Garden at the atlee Branch Library, saturday, March 4, 2 — 3:30 p.m. create a miniature garden in your own terrarium. seats are limited, sign up required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9742976. atlee Bridge Group at the atlee Branch will be two food trucks on site. Purchase your lunch, snack or dessert from the Hibachi Mobile or Funcakes-Fun Food 4 U. At 1 p.m., the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ Nutzy and Nutasha will stop by for an hour so your family can grab a great photo.

Preschool storytime at the atlee Branch Library, Mondays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 — 11 a.m. enjoy a storytime of books, music, and fun for preschoolers 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

Toddler storytime at the atlee Branch Library. Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 11 to 11:30 a.m. enjoy a storytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets! Tickets are only $1 each, and the winner receives half of the funds. The winner will be announced at 2 p.m. on March 11, so stop by the ReStore now until then to purchase your chance to win.

Interested in seeing where Habitat for Humanity’s staff work? Stop by the administrative office that Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and see where the magic happens. In the office, staff work with clients to purchase affordable homes or make critical repairs; they help raise funds to support those programs and communicate volunteer needs and events. It’s a wonderful space that helps make a difference in people’s lives. dnd heist at the atlee Branch Library, Thursday, March 9, 5 — 7 p.m. ages 12-18. celebrate the new dnd movie with a fun heist adventure. Bring your level 3 character. register at https://pamunkeylibrary.

Library. Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ages 18 and up. every Tuesday the atlee Bridge Group meets to play social rubber Bridge. all levels welcome, from beginner to expert. atlee Book Group at the atlee Branch Library, Wednesday, March 8, 11 a.m. — noon. Join us in-person or on Zoom for a lively book discussion. We will be reading “Gray Mountain” by John Grisham. you can pick up a copy of the book at the atlee Branch Library circulation desk while supplies last. registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9742334.

The ReStore hopes everyone can stop by. Come be a part of a thrift store where proceeds help families in the community build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity is a locally run, independent affiliate of Habitat International and is responsible for Hanover and King William counties. For over 30 years, they built homes alongside families who pay an affordable mortgage. Habitat’s repair program addresses critical repairs around the home. With their help, and the help of the community, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.

This program is presented in-person and hosted virtually through Zoom. The meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email, contact the library.

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