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November 27, 2013
Not 2 Shabby Shop thrift store – A reason to give thanks in Capitan By Rosalyn Stevenson in 2006, the not 2 Shabby Shop thrift store opened its doors to provide recycled, donated clothing and household goods to the community. Today the shop, a 501c3 non-profit enterprise of the Capitan Library, is thriving under the management of Kay Mcneer, with about 20 volunteers. Mcneer has been manager of the not 2 Shabby shop since March 2011. Profits from the shop go to funding of utilities, equipment, supplies, books, computers and whatever else is needed for the Capitan Public Library to keep its doors open for its patrons. The not 2 Shabby Shop provides about 250 free items of clothing to those in need each month as a part of a contractual agreement with the Village of Capitan for service to the community. in addition it offers a wide array of household items; clothing for men and women; baby clothes; toys; furniture; small household appliances; candles; decorative items and more at very low thrift store prices. Collectors of vintage items will occasionally find a treasure or
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Not 2 Shabby Shop 217 Lincoln Avenue Capitan, NM 575-354-0149 Hours: Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
two as well. Donations are accepted from anyone in Lincoln County or beyond and are welcomed three days a week, during the shops open hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Mcneer said, “Our volunteers are committed to keeping the shop clean, friendly and fun. each one brings a certain Monument amount of professionalism to the shop.” Before coming to Capitan, Mcneer herself was a teacher. She taught native American children of Zuni, Shoshone and navajo extraction on reservations in nevada and
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he warm glow of luminarias lures you in to the visitor center as the spirited rhythms of live music fill the night. Your senses delight as you breathe in the tantalizing aroma of New Mexican dishes and drink, free to sample at your leisure...
Come... Join us for a night of great activities, delicious food and family fun. You may even win a door prize!
D ecember 6, 2013 · 5 - 8 p.m.
15% Off entire store, all day White Sands Trading Company is the official concessioner of White Sands National Monument.
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Photos courtesy of Rosalyn Stevenson
Racks of good looking clothing at low thrift store prices at the Not 2 Shabby Shop in Capitan.
new Mexico. She said that at one time she was also the “coach” for the children she taught, coaching basketball and interjecting a young girl into the team in spite of resistance. Warm coats, sweaters, baby clothes, children’s clothing, and more are available for those who need them this winter. Children’s toys are available and include board games, cars, trucks, stuffed animals, dolls and more. if someone needs warm clothing or child or baby clothing or toys and cannot pay they will be helped if the items they need are in stock. if you have an overflow of “things” at home, the Not 2 Shabby Shop would love to have them. The shop is also open to more volunteers offering their services.