The donations and consigners have been pouring into the
National Guard Armory this week in preparation for the annual
Playhouse Pumpkin Party & Consignment Sale.
Sale organizer Jennefer
Spell’s son, Miles, tips his hat to the Children’s
Playhouse. Photo
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“This will be a great chance to start your Christmas shopping
with all the great kids’ clothes, furniture, antiques, a
Scholastic Book Sale and more,” said Kathy Parham, Playhouse
executive director.
Those folks wanting first crack at the good stuff will want to
check out the Early Bird Sale on Friday, Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. and will have to pay a $5 “hunting license”
admission fee.
Admission is free for Saturday’s Pumpkin Party. Held from
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the National Guard Armory
in Boone, the Pumpkin Party will be loaded with not-too-scary
indoor Halloween fun perfect for little ones, as well as breakfast
and a pizza lunch.
New this year will be clogging and “cheer-hop” demonstrations
by Appalachian Rhythm at 11 a.m., as well as the always popular
inflatable playgrounds, costume parade, Halloween crafts and fortune
telling by the “Wacky Witch,” Carole Bollini.
Bargain bags and half-price consignment will start at noon.
Directions to the National Guard Armory
The National Guard Armory is located on Hunting Hills Lane
behind a baseball field and diagonally across from the Tot Lot
playground.
From 321/221 (South side of town) in front on the Walgreen’s
Drug Store turn onto Deerfield Road. Go past the Watauga County
Medical Center/Hospital to the bottom of hill. At the traffic
light turn left onto State Farm Road. Go two blocks and turn
right at the Fire Station No. 2 onto Hunting Hills Lane.
From downtown Boone: follow King Street (421) east, and then
take a right onto the 105 Extension. At the light near First
Citizen’s Bank, take a left onto State Farm Road. Follow
State Farm Road until you see Fire Station No. 2 on the corner
of Hunting Hills Lane and State Farm Road. Take a left onto
State Farm Road.
About The Children’s Playhouse
Situated at 400 Tracy Circle near downtown Boone, nonprofit
children’s museum The Children’s Playhouse provides
children from birth to age eight with an enriching play environment,
while at the same time offering their parents friendly support
in the important job of raising children. Stimulating arts–
and science-based programs, enticing play areas and exhibits,
and informative parenting resources all support this mission.
The Children’s Playhouse is supported in part by Watauga
County, the town of Boone and the High Country United Way. Call
(828) 263-0011 for more information or click to www.goPlayhouse.org.
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