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Spring Arrives at Take A Hike May 2012 |
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Welcome to the May 2012 edition of our e-newsletter.
It may still seem a bit cool outside but things are really starting to heat up at Take A Hike. All of our new spring fashions for men and women are on the floor, we have plenty of great gift ideas for Mother's Day, a special outdoor celebrity will joining us May 12th, plans for a Spring Yard Sale are coming together, and we'll be giving away free Explore magazines and tree seedlings this month.
Please read on to find out more about these and other great happenings at Take A Hike. |
Meet Authour, Paddler, Humourist - Kevin Callan
May 11 DVD Release Party & May 12 Book Signing On May 12th at 7:00 pm join the Friends of Quetico at the Finlandia Club as author, paddler and humourist Kevin Callan, launches his new film "Wilderness Quest" about his canoe journey through Quetico in a search of wilderness. Packed with humourous scenes highlighting common canoe-tripping misadventures, this one hour film explores one of Canada's largest wilderness parks - viewing its changing environments, wildlife, remoteness and scenic splendor. In addition, Darryl Blazino will present the Top 10 Quetico Destinations. Tickets are $14 at the door. Advance tickets are $12 and available at Take A Hike. You're also invited to MEET KEVIN in person at TAKE A HIKE on SATURDAY MORNING from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. We'll have Kevin's best selling books available including:
A Paddler's Guide to Quetico & Beyond The Happy Camper: The Essential Guide to Life Outdoors Top 50 Canoe Routes of Ontario A Paddler's Guide to Ontario's Lost Canoe Routes
Kevin is a regular contributor to Explore magazines's website www.explore-mag.com, so in honour of him being at our store, our first 50 shoppers on Saturday will also receive a FREE copy of Explore magazine ($5.95 value). |
| Plant your FREE Tree Seedling - May 12
There are many good reasons to plant a tree. It can add beauty, help clean the environment, increase property values, reduce heating and cooling costs, reduce air pollution, improve soil and water quality and sheild living areas from noisy neighbours.
On May 12th, Arbour Day, we invite you to pick up a free tree seedling from
Take A Hike and together let's plant 100 new trees in Thunder Bay. |
Celebrate Mother's Day - May 13
Recieve a FREE Lole Scarf
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Until Mother's Day, and until supplies last, receive a FREE Lole scarf from
Take A Hike with your Lole purchase of $80 or more. |
An $80 Lole gift certificate and FREE scarf also makes a nice gift combo. |
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| Shop our Spring Yard Sale on May Street - May 26
ATTENTION BARGAIN HUNTERS! From 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 26th at 111-1/2 May Street (between Victoria Avenue & Donald Street), we'll be clearing out all remaining fixtures, racks, cabinetry, decorati ons, carpets and odds and ends from our former store location.
We'll also have some new treasures to tempt you including brand new patio tables and chairs at greatly reduced prices.
A percentage of our sales from this event will be donated to the Thunder Bay Regional Multicultural Youth Association which operates a youth centre on Victoria Avenue. |
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We did it! Business Excellence Award (Medium)
Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce 
We're proud to be recipients of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce 2012 Business Excellence Award for medium sized companies (7-25 employees). At a gala awards dinner held May 5th at the Valhalla Inn, the selection committee acknowledged
Take A Hike's continued business expansion and diversification, exemplary customer service, innovative staff training initiatives and history of community involvement.
We're especially grateful for the support of our customers and families, the dedication and hard work of our colleagues and suppliers, and the vision and determination of our store owner Diane.
Thank you all. |
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STORE HOURS: Mon-Fri 10-5:30 Sat 9:30-5 www.takeahike.ca
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