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Just Between Friends Bell County Helping Families
Monday, 25 February 2013 by Keith Bahlmann
Just Between Friends Bell County is helping families in the surrounding communities in many ways this Spring. During the March event at the Bell County Expo Center, Just Between Friends will be hosting a Free Childhood Shot Clinic for those without insurance. Just Between Friends Bell County also takes items left after the sale and donates them to the non-profit organization Helping Hands. These items would not be available to the families that Helping Hands benefits without the generosity of the Just Between Friends consignors.
Our consignors are not only able to make extra money for their families by consigning their items at the Just Between Friends event, but they are also helping other families clothe their children affordably and even providing clothes and toys to those in need by donating their unsold items.
Just Between Friends is the nation's largest children's and maternity sales event, attracting shoppers looking for great deals twice a year. Hundreds of people sign up as consignors to sell their new and gently used children's and maternity items. Consignors earn between 60 and 70 percent of what they sell. JBF maintains high standards and closely inspects each piece of merchandise.
Clothing – infant to junior sizes
Hats & Shoes
Baby Equipment & Furniture
Nursery Items
Books, DVDS, Videos & Software
Playground Equipment
Household Furniture
Maternity Items
Toys, Toys, Toys
The Just Between Friends Spring Event will offer over 10,000 square feet of terrific bargains on new and gently used children's and maternity items. The Pre-sale kicks off March 7th for those who qualify, and the Open-to-the-Public sale kicks off on March 8th.
What: JBF Bell County Spring 2013 Event
When: Friday, March 8th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 9th: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9th (1/2 price sale)
*FREE Childhood Vaccination
Clinic will be held on March 8th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Only for children with no insurance coverage)*
Where: Bell County Expo Center
West Loop 121, Belton, TX
JBF-Bell County is part of Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc. Founded in 2004, Just Between Friends has 60 franchises in 17 states with more currently under development.
For more information on the company and the sales, visit www.jbfsale.com or call 512-296-1165
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