7th Annual Kids Multicultural Fun Day
Saturday, August 16, noon-5:00 p.m.
 Enjoy an afternoon of games, crafts and snacks. Outside, kids get creative with chalk as they turn the sidewalk into spectacular displays of Rangoli art. Inside, kids line up for face painting and henna tattoos or head to the craft center to make fish kites, "critter" musical shakers, prayer flags and recycled paper necklaces.
 A highlight of the day is a Children's Drum Circle at 1:00 p.m. Children shake tambourines, pound drums and dance to rhythmic drum beats. Participants may use instruments from the Ten Thousand villages store. (No experience is necessary!)
Target ages: 5 - 12. Free.
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Educator's Discount
Did you know that we offer a 15% discount  to educators for items they purchase for classroom use?
Just fill out a registration card next time you are in the store. We'll keep it on file!
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 16
Kids Multicultural Fun Day, noon-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 24
Drumming in the Village, our monthly drum circle, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Open to all levels of experience. Free.
* This month's drum circle is in support of the
15th Annual Drums Around the World, a simultaneous gathering of community drum circles around the globe taking place from 2:30-5:00 p.m. on Aug. 24.
Sunday, Sept. 7 - Morsbags Making Group
1:00-4:00 p.m. Help make reusable cloth shopping bags from recycled fabric.
Note: This is our last bag making meeting for 2008.
Saturday, Sept. 27 - The Finishing Touch: Choosing the Right Accessories for You
featuring Bev Dwane, Certified Image Professional. 10:00 a.m.-noon. RSVP requested to 821-1134 or by email.
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School Kit Collection Reminder
It's time for our annual collection of school supplies for children around the world. These are distributed by MCC to areas where student need is great.
Supply List (new items only):
- 4 spiral or perforated notebooks (around 70-80 sheets)
- 4 unsharpened pencils
- 1 ruler (flat, flexible plastic; indicating both 30cm and 12")
- 12 colored pencils (in package)
- 1 large pencil eraser
Please bring the items to the store by August 31.
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Get Involved:
Volunteer: Next orientations are tonight, Aug 12, and September 9. Contact Ziggy Johnson at 821-1100.
Host a presentation for your church or community organization or bring the group to the store. Contact Elizabeth Altman.
Bring your school group to the store:
Contact Nancy McMahon.
Tell your friends about fair trade and shop at our store!
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m.
(919)821-1100 www.villagesofraleigh.org
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Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event
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Scent Now Available
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You asked for it! Cucumber scented soap from India keeps you feeling fresh and cool in these dog days of summer! $4.50
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Soothe Your Senses
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This patchwork dog with a flaxseed insert applies gentle, soothing weight when placed over the eyes - perfect to relieve eye stress or for naps. Nepal, $18
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Rhythmic Recycling
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You can have music wherever you go with this pocket sized thumb piano from Burkina Faso. Made of repurposed food cans & burned wood, each one is unique. $14
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Hop on Board
Our youngest customers love this bus! Complete with driver and 15 passengers, the top slides for easy entry & exit. Sri Lanka, $64
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Best All Around
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Use this hand-etched ceramic bowl to display garden vegetables, fruit or add a neutral feature to your table or countertop. Gorgeous gift, too! Generous size: 20"D x 4"D. Indonesia, $64
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Basketful of Glasses
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A great gift for a summer wedding, the bride and groom will toast your thoughtfulness. With the 6 glasses removed, the basket is perfect storage for bathroom or kitchen. Bangladesh, $44
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Stash Away
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| No problem with dorm room clutter here. Artisans in Bangladesh provide a great basket for storing toiletries, school supplies, socks, whatever you want! $24 |
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A Polished Look
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Recent grads are ready for the working world with this sophisticated laptop shoulder bag. In subtle shades of brown & gray with leather trim. Ecuador, $135
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