home build<\/a> and aims to \u201cbring visibility to Habitat\u2019s mission of creating affordable pathways to home ownership,\u201d said Molly Greenlee, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County.<\/p>\n\u201cAnd just valuing the vision of the ReStore as well, which is to sell quality, used furniture, household items and appliances,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd again, the \u2018Re\u2019 part of the ReStore is the value of recycling.\u201d<\/p>\n
The ReStore along U.S. Highway 160, next to Belt Savage, sells gently used appliances, furniture, building materials and household goods. Profits support Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County.<\/p>\n
This is the fundraiser\u2019s first year for the local Habitat chapter.<\/p>\n
The Habitat fundraiser was modeled after other upcycle shows, but it\u2019s also something staff have wanted to do for a while as a way to feature local artists.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a little space in the store where we\u2019ve featured some of our patrons\u2019 do-it-yourself projects using ReStore materials in the past,\u201d Greenlee said. \u201cAnd we\u2019ve seen really cool stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n
Participants were asked to create artwork incorporating an item or two they selected from the ReStore. So far, about 25 artists have signed up, using items such as chairs, wood paneling and other furniture, Greenlee said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have one local artist who routinely comes and looks at our metal scrap bin,\u201d she said. \u201cHe has used some metal scraps along with some repurposed silverware, for just really neat metal sculptures.\u201d<\/p>\n
The products will then be auctioned off at the Saturday show, which will take place from 4-6 p.m. at The People\u2019s Place, 215 E. Main St. The event will be operated by a committee of Habitat volunteers, who have set a fundraising goal of $1,500, Greenlee said.<\/p>\n
Local artists Rosie Carter and Bonnie Brennan will judge the show, awarding first, second, third, and People\u2019s Choice prizes.<\/p>\n
For more information, call the ReStore at 565-8327.<\/p>\n
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