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The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop
Pennsylvania and brought with them their tradition of an egg-laying hare — called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.” Children would make nests in which the bunnies could lay their eggs.
Scruffles is looking for a new home.
BY MELISSA JAEGER
Spring has sprung! The daffodils, forsythia and crocuses don’t lie. Spring and Easter conjure up images of rabbits. Why is that so? The rabbit is considered a symbol of fertility and new life. Harkening back to ancient times, the pagan festival of Eostre celebrated the goddess of fertility whose animal was a bunny. Over time, that has evolved and grown. According to some sources, the ritual in the U.S. dates to the 1700s with the arrival of German immigrants who settled in
Thank You, Garden City!
The PTA held our Annual Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday, March 29, at the Garden City Hotel. The event was sold out with more than 400 incredible members of the Garden City community joining us to support our schools and children. As a PTA, we’d like to say thank you to everyone who joined us in person, to our annual sponsors, and to the countless families who donated or bid on items for our auction, provided support for the raffle baskets, and helped us Make a Difference
Together! We look forward to sharing
Looking for Easter basket fillers? Checkers, Powderpuff, Skip & Hop Scruffles (my favorite) will make an excellent Easter gift. New baby in the family? Check out the zooties (zoo animal-themed felted booties) and bunny sox (pink, white and grey). Brightly colored Capiz eggs are an excellent addition to your basket, or table. Do we have any bunnies in the shop? The answer is YES! We have ceramic, paper mâché bunnies, and felt bunnies, bunny heads and chick ornaments. For the more discerning bunny collector, we have adorable hinged faux-enamel bunnies. Are you planning a gathering? The Gourmet du Village dips make entertaining easy. Many of them have been Melissatested and approved! Pink, yellow and white candles will make your table look festive, along with cocktail and luncheon-sized napkins. All these things — and more — will get you in the mood for Spring and Easter.
Please don’t forget our Food Drive! Now through Friday, April 7th, we are collecting non-perishable boxed and canned food items to donate to The INN. They are also in great need of diapers and wipes.
Come into the Exchange and when you do, please bring in some canned or boxed non-perishable food item for the FOOD DRIVE. When you make a donation, you will receive 10% off any purchase you make that day.
About Us
• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building).
• All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.
• Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange.
• Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!
Consigning
• Our best sellers — jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany)
• We take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition.
• Sorry — no clothing, except for furs during the cold months, or shoes. And no appliances.
• Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00, a.m. – 2:00 p.m., by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce waittimes to consign.
• Please call (516)746-8900 to set up an appointment.
• Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos