Newsletter: Seymour man pens accessibility guide, 'Flip' benefits BHcare

Dear readers,

Our latest Valley Voice newsletter features a Seymour resident's accessibility guide, BHcare's Flea Market Flip at the Ansonia Armory, and more.

Thanks for reading,

Patti

Flea Market Flip at Armory supports My Sister's Place in Ansonia

ANSONIA - I attended a Flea Market Flip Sunday at the Armory to benefit My Sister's Place thrift store at 380 Main St. 
All of the store's proceeds support The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare.  
Participants purchased items at the store and recycled them to create new objects. 

A friend told me she and a friend had repurposed a doll cradle and this is it. 
Creativity abounds! 

*Stay tuned for photos and a story in an upcoming issue of the Valley Voice newsletter. 

HGTV star to attend My Sister's Place Flea Market Flip at Ansonia Armory

Master craftsman Mark DeVito

ANSONIA - Mark DeVito, master craftsman from HGTV’s Flea Market Flip, will be at the Armory Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the My Sister’s Place Flea Market Flip fundraiser. 
The Armory is at 25 N. Cliff St.

The event is free and open to the public and will feature more than 45 “flipped” items, upcycling and crafting demonstrations and refreshments. 
Proceeds from the sale of each flip item will benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

My Sister's Place Flea Market Flip is a fun, creative twist on recycling or up-cycling similar to the HGTV show with the same name, Flea Market Flip. 
Individual participants or teams of two must purchase their flip item(s) at MSP for $50 or less and no more than $50 may be spent on repurposing/up-cycling the item(s). 

This year we have over 45 awesome and creative pieces for sale. 
Some of the items purchased for the flip include dressers, chairs, tables, yarn, glassware, and a special piece by Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti. 

Here are a few of the entries:

My Sister's Place, a program of BHcare, is a family thrift store at 380 Main St. All proceeds support The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is a press release from BHcare. 

Sign up for Flea Market Flip contest at My Sister's Place in Ansonia

Master craftsman Mark DeVito of HGTV. / Contributed photo

ANSONIA - If you have an eye for style and a knack for reinvention, you're invited to put your talents to the test and sign up for My Sister’s Place Flea Market Flip!

MSP Flea Market Flip is a fun, creative twist on recycling or upcycling similar to the HGTV show with the same name, Flea Market Flip. 
Proceeds from the sale of each flip item will benefit BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. 

Individual participants or teams of two must purchase their flip item(s) at MSP for $50 or less by Sept. 30. 
Registration forms are available at the store and must be completed at the time of purchase. No more than $50 may be spent on repurposing/upcycling the item(s). Receipts must be shown when submitting the repurposed item.

Items will be displayed and sold Oct. 14 at the Ansonia Armory, 25 N. Cliff St.

The day will feature special guest Mark DeVito, Master Craftsman from HGTV’s Flea Market Flip along with DIY demos including furniture de-stressing, furniture white washing, knitting, and crocheting. 
Attendees will also have the opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite flip. The flip with the most votes wins!

For more information, visit bhcare.org or stop by the store, 380 Main St.

MSP, a program of BHcare, offers quality new and gently used clothing, furniture, and house wares at discount prices. 

All proceeds from MSP support BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. 

Each year UCDVS helps more than 6,000 adults and children who are experiencing domestic violence; services are provided free of charge.

To learn more, visit the store or  www.bhcare.org, and www.facebook.com/MySistersPlace.

This is a press release from BHcare.

My Sister's Place in Ansonia to host annual Flea Market Flip fundraiser

ANSONIA - My Sister's Place, a thrift shop that supports BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, will hold its annual Flea Market Flip to raise funds and awareness. The event will start Aug. 15.

The shop is at 380 Main St.

Read a story about the fundraiser by New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

'Flea Market Flip' to benefit BHcare's The Umbrella shelter

Items to be for sale at Shelton Day Oct. 1

My Sister’s Place Flea Market Flip items will be on display and available for purchase at Shelton Day Oct. 1 on Howe Avenue in Shelton. 

Proceeds from the sale of each flip item will benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

MSP Flea Market Flip is a fun, creative twist on recycling or upcycling similar to the HGTV show with the same name, Flea Market Flip. 

Individual participants or teams of two must purchase their flip item(s) at MSP for $25 or less and no more than $50 may be spent on repurposing/upcycling the item(s). 

This year we have over 30 participants so far! 

Some of the items purchased for the flip include a dresser, mirrors, industrial light and glassware. 

          

Be sure to visit booths 52, 54, 56, and 58 to cast a vote for your favorite flip and pick up a special coupon to use at the store. 

MSP, a program of BHcare, offers quality new and gently used clothing, furniture and house wares at discount prices. 

All proceeds from MSP support BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.  

Each year UCDVS helps more than 6,000 adults and children who are experiencing domestic violence; all services are provided free of charge.

To learn more about the flip, visit the store, 380 Main St., Ansonia, or online at www.bhcare.org, and www.facebook.com/MySistersPlace.

 This is a press release from BHcare.