Blingy!! We all like to do a good turn for a great cause, and when you can do just that and walk away with some shiny and sparkly stuff to up your level of style or “street cred” you take advantage of it!! Hey, even if your already a fashionista, swooping in for a bargain or two or maybe going for some of the jewel kind of stuff for things other than fashion is your goal…you don’t want to miss the Bling Thing which is coming up to benefit the Friends of Hackley Public Library on February 6th and 7th at the Polish Falcons in Muskegon!
Barb Klingenmaier is part of the Friends organization. She’s actually the Chair for the book sale that happens annually to benefit the library too but Barb is a remarkably special person who’s commitment to our community and passion for the Hackley Library is really without compare. I hear from Barb, and I am moving. Simple as that. Friends of Hackley Public Library is a support arm of the historic library and over the years, they have made a significant impact over the years in many ways. Improvements to the building. Helping fund the programming that goes along with the regular services of the library. Helping meet needs that might otherwise not be met. That’s the role of “Friends”, as they call themselves while the work is going on.
The Bling Thing is a community driven effort all the way. From the donation of the bling and fancy clothing that you’ll have a chance to see and purchase to the team of people that begin in the late fall and work to sort, clean and price all of the items you’ll find at the event, there are hundreds involved from beginning to end and when the doors open at the Polish Falcons on West Hackley on February 6th, you’ll want to be first in line to get in on the amazing deals…the ultimate steals and even the wine and chocolate that’s served up on the “preview night”. It’s also the best time to shop the heirloom jewelry. Some of the jewels donated are not just costume jewelry. They are timeless pieces of art and to get there quick to get the best selection, it’s an amazing way to get top quality and benefit a great cause.
Saturday the sale opens up to the general public and the vast array of shoppers that come will amaze you. Some are looking for the deal. Some are coming for the stroll. There are some who are coming to get the items to use for anything but wearable jewelry. Crafters and makers have gotten in on the fun and take all of this stuff to the next level with their art as well as their ability to repurpose things. Then at noon on Saturday, the place closes down for a brief moment and everything is marked half off. When the sale is over….the boxes go back to the First United Methodist Church to be filled again for next year.
Don’t miss out on this all hands on deck community event to benefit Friends of Hackley Library! February 6th and 7th at Polish Falcons. Your super cool find will go on to help the most historic spot in all of Muskegon, the Hackley Public Library.
