F-SP Service League Thrift Shop August Closing

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League Thrift Shop, 1741 E. 2nd St. Scotch Plains will be closed Saturday, Aug. 25 to Monday Sept. 3. The shop reopens Tuesday, Sept. 4 for the fall season. The shop will take customers from warm fall days and cool nights into the late fall holidays.

Back-to-School and fall clothing for men, women, children, toddlers and babies will be stocked. Accessories, will also be available. Housewares, and linens will be readied for indoor activities.

September features designer handbags. Gently used and new bags found in department stores and boutiques, will be available at reasonable prices. Don't forget a pair of shoes, to go with that bag. Items are on a first come first serve basis. Items cannot be held. Selection is based upon donations.

Service League President, Carol Marquardt is excited by the upcoming fall-winter season. She notes that the shop has many new, never used items and the "gently" used items are in excellent condition.

The Thrift Shop continues to carry Woman sized clothing from 16 to 20W, XL, (1X) to 2X, (XXL), and Chico sizes.

. Thrift shop hours are Tuesday, through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League is an all-volunteer, non- profit organization that has served the local communities since 1974. Since its founding, the League has donated more than $1.3 million for local causes. Anyone interested in learning more about the League or membership is invited to call (908) 322-5420, visit the League's website atscotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com or speak to any of the volunteers at the Thrift Shop. Checkout the organization's Facebook page, "Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League," and give the League a "Like."

New and gently-used saleable donations are always welcome during business hours. Free parking is available on the street and in the rear of the building. Visitors may enter the parking lot via Wlllow Avenue.