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"Happily Ever Once Upon"
"Dressed to a Tea"
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June 2009
Hello! 
 
We hope you are enjoying the beautiful summer!  Plans are already being made for the "6th Annual Abby's Closet Prom Gown Giveaway" (April 10-11, 2010).  Volunteers and donations are needed to make this event a reality. We hope you will join us in helping prom dreams come true.
 
Be sure to check out our brand-new WEBSITE. We love it!! Thank you to BECKY and DAYN WILBERDING (Dayn W Creative, LLC) for designing it for us.
 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
 
Abby's Closet is run entirely by unpaid volunteers.  If you have time to spare or skills you would be willing to share, we would love your help.  Go to "VOLUNTEER" on our WEBSITE and and click on "OTHER" to check out our current volunteer opportunities.
CLEANING OUT YOUR CLOSETS THIS SUMMER?
 
Don't forget to donate your formal gowns, purses and accessories to Abby's Closet. Donation drop-off sites are listed under "DONATE" on our WEBSITE. Thank you to the numerous businesses that have volunteered to be donation drop-off sites for Abby's Closet.
SEE A SHOW AND HELP ABBY'S CLOSET
  
"Happily Ever Once Upon"
Sun., July 12th, at 2:00 pm
Beaverton Library Auditorium
 
Enjoy the Beaverton Civic Theatre production of Virginia Kidd's "Happily Ever Once Upon," a fairy tale parody for all ages, and help Abby's Closet. 
 
If you bring a formal gown to donate, you and a friend can purchase tickets at $5 each for this one performance (the regular price is $15 for adults and $12 for students, seniors and groups).  To reserve your tickets, email beavertontheatre@gmail.com or call 503-626-1936 and payment will be accepted at the door (cash or credit card accepted).
 
Thank you to the BEAVERTON CIVIC THEATRE for partnering with Abby's Closet!
The"Dressed to a Tea" and Garage Sale Fundraisers 
 
Thank you to everyone to attended our recent tea fundraiser. The table settings were absolutely beautiful and the delicacies were delicious. Thanks, also, to those who donated silent auction items, prepared the food and decorations and served the guests.  We raised over $2,200 and plan to make this an annual event.  If you would like to see more pictures of the event, go to "EVENTS" on our WEBSITE

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The Garage Sale raised over $1,100.  Thank you to those who helped with donations and at the event.
Abby's Closet appreciates your support.  Due to our efforts, over 1,800 young women were able to attend their proms this year in beautiful gowns.  Thanks for helping their prom dreams come true.  
 
Please be sure to share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions with us.  Enjoy the rest of the summer!
 
Sincerely,
 
Sally Egland, President
Abby's Closet
 
DONATE HERE
 
 
 
Don't Have a Gown to Donate?  A donation of only $50 will provide a prom gown for a young woman.  Remember:  Your donation is tax deductible.  Help young women's prom dreams come true.