2008 November > Children's Pillage in the Village
One of Bloor West Village's most anticipated events of the year returned on September 28th as families lined up outside the Swansea Community Centre for their chance to purchase gently used children's items at unbelievable prices. The line-up of shoppers started to build well before the 1:00pm start and when the flood gates finally opened the shopping frenzy began. More than 240 shoppers scoured the gymnasium full of children's items searching through clothing, footwear, sports equipment, maternity fashions, strollers, toys and more for what they wanted and needed most. It was a wonderful afternoon of shopping that allowed parents to save some money while buying useful products for their children from the huge number of vendors that participated (over 30 more than last year). Almost $2,500 worth of items were again donated when the sale ended, including a dresser, strollers, high chairs, exersaucers, and maternity and children's clothes, to the Parkdale Parents’ Primary Prevention Project (5 Ps) at St. Joseph's Health Centre.
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| People wait patiently outside for the doors to open. |
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| Organizers Kathy and Sam made sure everything was just right before the pillage began. |
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| Kelly waits outside with Cash for her turn to shop |
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| John and Abbie show off the new Hot Wheels cars they found. |
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| Janet sifts through a pile of snowsuits to find the perfect one (or two) for her daughter. |
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| Hannah holds on tightly as Mom shops. |
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| Volunteer Alison with Kingsley the bear. He was purchased moments later. |
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| Tricia, Marlene and Jeff working cash |
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| Tony and Natasha looking for the best items available. |
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| Kai was already playing with one of his new toys. |
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| The calm before the storm as volunteers put the finishing touches on the room before it's opened to the public. |
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| Volunteer Rima takes one last shot at the hoop before it's scooped up by a shopper at the Children's Pillage in the Village in late September. |
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| Let the shopping begin! |
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| People at the front of the line watch and hope their favourite items don't disappear. |
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| May, with Anissa, has her husband help find what they need. |
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| Audrey hangs out while her parents shop. |
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