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1909 Leavenworth Street in Omaha 68102 | 402.964.2740
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm | Saturday 9am-2pm
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(Early) Mother's Day Open House
Tuesday April 30th, 4-7pm
Celebrate moms everywhere by purchasing Fair Trade this Mother's Day. Join us next Tuesday to shop the best selection of Mother's Day gifts in Omaha including: scarves, jewelry, cookbooks, chocolate, coffee, baskets, and many other great gifts sure to please mom! Shop early---the first 15 customers will get a free copy of the St. James United Methodist Church 50th Anniversary cookbook. Complimentary gift wrapping will be available for all Fair Trade purchases. There may even be Fair Trade chocolate samples onhand! If you can't make it Tuesday, be sure to stop in before May 12th to pick out a gift for the mom in your life. And, remember, your purchases support small scale farmers and artisans, improving the lives of women and children around the world---something we can all feel good about.
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New Arrivals: Felted Birdhouses
 We are pleased to announce the arrival of these delightful felted birdhouses from DZI, a Fair Trade group specializing in handcrafts made by Tibetan refugees in Nepal.
The birdhouses are designed for outdoor use, and have proven quite popular with nesting birds. We think they will be a great addition to any yard, and would be a very appropriate gift for birthdays, Mother's Day, and weddings. Also available: felted ornaments and small finger-puppet animals that double as pencil toppers. Birdhouses $25; felted ornaments and animals $8-10.
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Friend of the Month
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Linda created beautiful centerpieces for the state United Methodist Women meeting last September. The bouquets featured handmade picks advertising UMW-supported programs, including Blue Flamingo.
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Linda Ethridge has a passion for volunteer work and missions. When she retired in 2010, Linda began volunteering weekly at the Blue Flamingo and has been a faithful volunteer ever since. Linda sorts and prices donations, cleans, and does general support work. She calls it her 'Monday afternoon escape.'
Linda had been watching the Blue Flamingo evolve since it began back on Vinton Street. She knew that when she retired from her teaching position of 16 years as a Special Education teacher in the Bellevue Schools she wanted to share her time and talents at the Blue Flamingo.
Linda is an active and gifted volunteer in many places and in many ways. She teaches Sunday School at St. James United Methodist Church in Bellevue, reads to the children at the St. James Daycare program, is a TeamMates mentor, and is active in United Methodist Women.
Stop by the Blue Flamingo on Monday afternoons and you will be greeted by a dedicated, cheerful volunteer. Her passion is contagious and you will leave the Blue Flamingo happy and smiling. We love you, Linda, and thank you for volunteering and all the other ways you support the ministry of the Blue Flamingo!
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Schedule an Open House
Looking for a fun way to support the Blue Flamingo while supporting farmers and artisans around the world? Call us to book a private party at the Blue! We provide coffee, tea, invites, and paper supplies---you provide the guests!
We also welcome visits from women's groups, youth groups, and every other type of group!
Call Deb today at 402.964.2740 to book your event!
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Promote Us
We need your help to promote the Blue Flamingo! Please click the link below to share information about us in your next newsletter.
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Donations Needed 
We rely on our loyal supporters for donations. Your donations help us continue our thrift shop ministry. Right now, we are in dire need of spring & summer clothing in every size and color. We would also appreciate donated housewares and paper shopping bags (with handles) of all sizes. We hope you will think of us as you do your spring cleaning!
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Thank You!
We appreciate your support. We hope you will continue to think of Blue Flamingo whenever you are cleaning out closets, purchasing gifts, or shopping for unique treasures.
Please take a moment to promote the Blue Flamingo by sharing this newsletter with your friends. |
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