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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Big Blue Thrift Store Opens Saturday

Proceeds from the sale of gently used clothing, accessories and other items will benefit Swampscott's five public school PTOs.

  On Saturday, Jan. 21st the Big Blue Bargains thrift store is scheduled to open its doors at the Swampscott Middle School located at 207 Forest Avenue. The store will be staffed by PTA volunteers and all proceeds will benefit projects, programs and events of the five public school’s PTOs (Parent/Teacher Organizations) in town. The goal of Big Blue Bargains is to establish a continuous resource of funds to enhance educational programs in the Swampscott Public Schools.  The thrift store will provide good quality, used items for reasonable prices, as well as provide a way for residents and surrounding communities to recycle and reuse. Big Blue Bargains has been modeled after the Magic Hat thrift store in Marblehead (which has raised over $…

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