Dozens of people attended the grand opening of the second location of Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 Gospel Mission thrift store on Saturday (Sept. 11).
Located at 1747 Ross Road in West Kelowna, the thrift store91裸聊视频檚 doors swung open following a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Gord Milsom and the store91裸聊视频檚 staff.
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As customers trickled in, they were greeted with goodie bags full of snacks and treats from staff members. The original Gospel Mission store, located at 259 Leon Avenue in Kelowna, launched 43 years ago. According to Roether, discussion around launching a second Gospel Mission location dates back to January of this year.
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Although smaller than its predecessor, the West Kelowna location has all the makings of a quintessential thrift store: reasonably-priced clothes, furniture, household items, jewelry, books and more.
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Being able to fill that need, she said, is what she said she91裸聊视频檚 looking forward to the most.
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With the store finally open, she said that 91裸聊视频渢he dream is real.91裸聊视频�
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West Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 Gospel Mission location is open Tuesdays to Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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