On Tuesday, November 18, locals gathered at Home Hardware for a ladies night event, where all proceeds from ticket sales were donated to the Fernie charity Friends for Friends.
“This is our brand new store, we’ve never had the facilities to be able to do it before and we’re very proud and we really wanted to introduce it to the ladies of the community that we’re not just a building store anymore. We’re a store for everybody,” said Gloria Rybachuk, store manager.
The store had its grand opening last October after moving locations. A soft opening was also held last August and according to Rybachuk, it was always the intention to have a ladies night.
The event was a success, selling out 110 tickets, the proceeds of which went towards Friend for Friends.
“They [Friends for Friends] do so much in Fernie and we wanted it local … I think just about every one of us has been touched by cancer,” said Rybachuk.
Representatives from the charity were on hand to receive the cheque of $1,100.
“This has been a wonderful evening, it’s been amazing,” said Shelley Moulton, who created Friends for Friends with her husband Chris. “Our group is very appreciative of everything that Home Hardware has done for us. We’re very thankful.”
Along with hot appetizers and wine, which were served by the store’s male employees, Home Hardware also hosted several live demonstrations of their latest products.
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For the holiday season, Home Hardware featured various DIY crafts, such as chalkboard paint on the bottom of wine glasses to mark everyone’s names at holiday parties as well as a demonstration of beautiful Christmas decorations.
The store also gave 10 per cent off merchandise to all attendees.