April 2014 - vol. 11 issue 4 Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities
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Earth Day
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We are green everyday at ReStore, and Earth Day is one of our favorite holidays. Let's celebrate!
Earth Day Sale
Friday, April 25
25% off everything in the store!
Check out our selection of Amazon paint Amazon collects unused paint and recycles it into some great colors. $14 gallon.
NEW this year! ReStore now has Amazon's line of primer. It's a very affordable grey primer.
5 gallon bucket for $40
While you're here, be sure to pick up a pair of Go Green gloves. Made from bamboo (a renewable resource), these gloves are grippy, breathable, anti-bacterial, biodegradable and washable. Only $4 ea. Available in Small, Medium and Large.
Starting April 25 you can show your ReStore pride wherever you go with one of our new ReCycled Shopping Bags only $3 each. Made of 100% recycled materials, these laminated bags will hold all your stuff.
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Closed
| ReStore, Health & Home and the Habitat for Humanity offices will be CLOSED on Friday, April 18 to observe Good Friday. Open on Sat., April 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
April Specials
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Check the price tag colors for bargains this month:
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Volunteer Anniversaries
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April is a remarkable month for volunteer anniversaries. Four of these wonderful people have served ReStore for 11 years!
Tom Zelnio - 2 yrs.
Jim LeCleir - 2 yrs.
Dave Haessig - 4 yrs.
Kathy Negaard - 5 yrs.
Pete Burks - 9 yrs.
Howard Sible - 10 yrs.
Rudy Hernandez - 11 yrs.
Belinda Holbrook - 11 yrs.
Alana Callender - 11 yrs.
Gavin Schermer - 11 yrs.
Thank You to all of our volunteers!
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About us
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3629 Mississippi Ave.,
Davenport, IA
563-391-4949
563-349-7339
SHOPPING:
Wed. 10 - 7 ,
Thu. & Fri. 10 - 5
Sat. 10 - 3
DONATIONS:
Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri.
10-4:30
Wed. 10-6:30
Sat. 10-2:30
ReStore is part of
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Lawn & Garden
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We've waited a long time - but it's finally here
ReStore Lawn & Garden Center!
Tools, flower pots, equipment and decorations are in the store and will get you excited about spring! If you have garden or lawn items to donate, now is a great time time to bring them in.
ReStore is also accepting donations of live plants. If you are dividing up annuals, or houseplants and want to donate, please put them in a container. |
ReStore Health & Home
| Get a better rest with a hospital bed 25% off in April (new mattresses also available) Your home for affordable home medical equipment
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South Park Harvest
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ReStore recently harvested items from South Park shopping mall, including some tables and great oak trim from Bishop's restaurant. Crews have removed shelving, store displays, ceramic tile, garbage cans, chairs, wood trim and many odds and ends that are now for sale.
Thank you South Park for the great donation!
These are a few of the items brought back from South Park. Stop by the ReStore to see everything
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Classes
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Great classes coming in up May:
DIY Worm Composting - May 10
Learn how to turn your kitchen scraps into fertilizer
for your garden using worms. Let us help you make your own Vermicomposter at the ReStore! $30 includes all materials and worms.
Decluttering - May 17
Don't let your stuff take over your life. Declutter expert, Dr Jill Bjerke, will give you tips on how to eliminate clutter and create clean and simple living spaces. Dr. Bjerke is the founder of Cut the Clutter Co. and Aging in Place With Grace.
2 sessions: 9:30 or 10:30
Mosaic Stepping Stones - May 31
Use stained glass to create your own garden
art. One of our most popular classes.
$40 per stone. All materials provided.
Pre-registration is required for all classes.
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Behind the Scenes
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Ever wonder what happens to your stuff after it goes
into the garbage truck? In April, the Waste Commission of Scott County is offering tours of the landfill and recycling center. You'll learn about all the things that get recycled at both facilities. Groups are welcome. To get a behind the scenes look, sign up online at wastecom.com
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Getting hitched?
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Are you planning a DIY wedding or family reunion this summer? Looking for low cost decorating ideas? Check out what others have done on our Pinterest board. Many of the items pictured may be found at the ReStore. Everything from repurposed mailboxes (for cards) to easy table decorations to bathtubs full of cold drinks - it's there. |
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What's for sale?
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When do we get new stuff? Every day!
Inventory is constantly changing.
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