ANNOUNCEMENTS

Be Original This Halloween; Create Your Costume at Goodwill

With Halloween quickly approaching, celebrate in style this year by shopping at Goodwill to create unique and affordable costumes that will scare off the competition.

Whether you are shopping for an infant or the young at heart, visit Goodwill's 41 central Indiana retail stores to find low prices on adults' and children's clothing waiting to be unleashed into your spooktacular disguise.

“Traditionally, we do very well during this time of the year, and Halloween week is usually our highest sales volume week of the year,” said Kent Kramer, Vice President of Retail Operations. “With thousands of items to choose from, our shoppers enjoy being creative in putting their costumes and decorations together.”

“I've always created great Halloween costumes from shopping at Goodwill,” said Joli Williams, Goodwill shopper. “Last year, I shopped at Goodwill for a '70s- themed Halloween party. My outfit was a hit, and it was all under $20.”

Adults and children can find bargains on clothing and Halloween decorations, with props and supplies selling for $1.99 and up. Use your creativity to help you design the latest, pop culture-inspired characters or ageless classics. Some ideas include:

•  Indiana Jones – Khaki pants, T-shirt and button-down shirt, brown fedora hat, a purse to create a fanny pack,and leather or safari jacket

•  Politician (Sarah Palin) – A black or gray skirt suit paired with a red button-down shirt underneath, rectangular glasses. To achieve the signature Palin updo twist the hair up into the banana clip, or ponytail it and pin the “wisps” up and around the ponytail

•  Pirate – A pair of black knickerbockers, a white baggie, long-sleeved button down shirt, a red or black vest, tall black boots, finished with important accessories of a head scarf/bandana, wide belt and hoop earrings

•  The Joker from The Dark Knight – Dark-colored dress pants, shirt and vest, topped with purple trench coat and gloves. Don't forget your make-up to create a white face, dark eyes and permanent red smile

•  Hippie/Flower child – A long colorful skirt or bell bottom jeans, white peasant top, and plenty of necklaces to complete the look

•  Pop icon from the '80s – A pair of leg warmers, bubblegum pink shirt and jean skirt to transform any woman or girl to their favorite childhood singer

•  School geek – Plaid pants, suspenders, a polka dot shirt, a pair of used glasses and a mismatched tie to make a nerdy appearance

•  A Bride – Old bridal gown, tiara, glittery jewelry and high heels or add white make-up and red lips for a scary Bride of Frankenstein transformation.

For a complete list of Goodwill stores in central Indiana, click here.

Brownsburg Goodwill Store now open

Shopping and donating to Goodwill is now easier for Brownsburg residents. On Oct. 2, Goodwill Industries opened its first retail store in the Brownsburg community. This is the organization's 38th retail store and third in Hendricks County.

Shoppers visiting the new location will have a chance to win an iPod or portable DVD player through Oct. 11 . Two of each will be given away as prizes.

“For the last several years, we have operated a very successful attended donation center (ADC) in the community,” said Tim Cooper, retail director. “Brownsburg is experiencing tremendous growth, and we know that the residents would support a Goodwill retail store in this area.”

The Brownsburg Goodwill Store occupies the former Sullivan Hardware building, located at 11 E. Garner Road, and boasts 10,400 square feet, three checkout lanes, a donation drive-thru center and 25 employees.

The Brownsburg ADC opened in March 2002, however, closed at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1. All donations will be accepted at the new retail store.

Goodwill accepts a variety of donations including gently used clothing, shoes, housewares, furniture, toys and books. Donations to Goodwill are tax deductible, and receipts are available upon request.

For a complete list of Goodwill's retail stores, click here.

Goodwill auto auctions scheduled

Goodwill auto auctions are scheduled for most Saturdays throughout the year. Upcoming auction dates are:

• October 11, 18, 25

All auctions start at noon and are conducted at the Marion County Auction, 1300 S. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis. Previews of the vehicles are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the Friday before the auction at the South Tibbs site. A listing is available by clicking here.

Vehicle donations are accepted at all Goodwill stores, and pick-up service is available by calling
(317) 524-4353 or by submitting an online request.