Uniques & Antiques believes in the power of recycled goods!  That’s all an antique is…a recycled good!  We are proud to be an exclusive carrier of our new product of recycled goods, Imma Greenie’s.  Imma Greenie’s uses vintage postcards recycled into wallets…old photos are now magnets…antique levels are now used as shelves…vintage hankies and old teatowels make wonderful pillows…the list goes on and the possibilities are endless when it comes to repurposing old junk.  Imma Greenie’s will be set up at the Mineola Gypsy Market which will be held Oct. 9th…..listen to our ad on KMOO and stop in and see us.  We will help you envision new uses for vintage stuff!  We are open 7 days a week to fulfill all your shopping needs!

Mineola League of the Arts will be holding a “Sampler Week” from Monday, August 23 through Saturday, August 28.  Various classes will be held during the day.  Classes are $5 each to offset the expenses.  All supplies are furnished.  You do not have to bring anything but yourself.  There is a limit of 12 per class, so be sure to register early.  Classes being offered are as follows:  Color Explorations - explore the properties of color while producing exciting monoprints, making seamless pillowcases, hand building with clay, designing your own platter out of clay, learn to make a broach from polymer clay, sew a rag quilt, sew a 9 patch potholder, temari balls with Rosemary Bell (limit of 8 students), design your own silk scarf with paints, learn to weave a decorative strap on a loom, paper cutting pop up cards, learn two new dance routines, make a right angle weave bracelet and decorative bug from beads, and a Christmas Tree wall hanging.  $5 Payment must be made at time of registration.  If you have any questions, please call 903-569-8877 or email: mlota@sbcglobal.net

Robin will be holding a “Portrait” drawing class in colored pencils on Saturday, August 21 from 9am to 4pm.  Bring your favorite picture.  This will be a learning session on drawing with colored pencils.  The class is open to everyone, but there is a limit of 15 students.  Fees:  $20 Members, $30 Non Members.

Robin Enneking will be presenting a drawing class in colored pencils on Saturday, August 14 from 9am to 4pm.  This will be a “Pet Portrait”, so bring a picture of your favorite pet.  You will learn the basics of drawing with colored pencils.  If you ever wanted to draw, now would be the time to start.  It is open to everyone, but there is a limit of 15 students.  Fees:  $20 Members, $30 Non Members.

Yep!  It’s that time again.  Before you know it; school starts and you’re shopping for your college kids.

Uniques & Antiques has everything you need for your dorm room.  We’ve got groovy art, tables, desks, beds, dressers, dictionaries, rock candy, clocks and just about everything else you could want to have a dorm room done up in style.

Many sales around the store.  We are open Mon-Sat 10-5 and Sun 1-4.  Stop in and see us and let us help you decorate in style!

If you know of anyone who needs an RV space during the May Days Events (or any other time, for that matter) please let them know that we have several spaces available at our RV park.  We are just 1.25 miles East of downtown on US Hwy 80 (next to the new Loop overpass bridge).  Our park offers 6 Pull Thru spaces (closest to US 80) and also 28 Back-In spaces further back from 80 in a lightly wooded area.  We offer daily rates at $28 and always run a 4 day/3 night special for $70.   All of our buildings are available to our guests 24 / 365.  We have a Pet Park, Club House, Two Showers, Two ADA restrooms, Two Laundries, Fitness Center, Full Hook Ups (electric, water & septic) and high speed FREE WI-FI throughout the park.  Please see our website or call 903-569-5772.  Remember, It’s ALWAYS 5 o’clock SOMEWHERE!

May 8th is quickly approaching.  Uniques & Antiques is having it’s first ever Spring Fling Sale!  There are currently over 40 vendors in the biggest antique mall in Mineola, Tx and many of these vendors are having a ONE DAY ONLY sale.  You DO NOT want to miss out on these items.  This store is packed to the rafters with antiques and collectables, new items and lots of fun stuff.

Stop and see us on May 8th and get those items that you have been eyeballing!

Come Have Fun With Your Children/Grandchildren…

(or you are welcome to participate yourself!)

as they walk their dogs around the Mineola Civic Center for charity!

What:  The Woofin’ Waggin’ Walk-A-Thon

The walk will be led by Gumbo the Poodle http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mineola-TX/Gumbo-the-Poodle/35103014567

When: Saturday, April 24, 9:30 AM (Registration 9:00 – 9:30)

Where: Mineola Civic Center

Full details are available at http://www.apetspca.org/events/walk-a-thon

Permission Slip (required for all minors) is available at http://apetspca.org/ps.pdf

Pledges Collected Log is available at http://apetspca.org/pclog.pdf

Prizes & Giveaways: All participants will receive a giveaway.  All participants with at least $10 in donations will receive an APET ball cap.  And the walker with the most donations will receive a $100 Savings Bond donated by The Mineola Community Bank.  Second runner up will receive a $50 gift certificate donated by the Mineola Walmart.

Can’t join us?  How about sponsoring Gumbo (no, he is not eligible for the prizes).  Go to http://www.apetspca.org/donate and enter “Gumbo” in the purpose section of the donation form.  Any amount would be greatly appreciated.

Briefly: This is an individual competition for school-aged kids (this is much like the parameters used for Walk for the Cure and Paws for the Cause). Participants are asked to approach neighbors, friends, relatives, church members, stores or where ever and ask to be sponsored to walk their dog for this charity event. A donation is any amount the sponsor can donate. Donations are all tax deductible. Students will need to collect the donation at the time that the “pledge” is made (donor requested receipts can be provided at the time the donation is submitted at the event). Collections should be retained in an envelope. Cash is preferable, but if a sponsor wishes they can write a check made payable to APET SPCA. A sheet will be provided to the students to list the names and contribution amounts of the sponsors. These forms, the envelope of money and a Permission Slip/Waiver signed by parent(s) allowing participation will be required at registration the morning of the event. Parents/grandparents and school personnel will be greatly encouraged to participate, and the event will be written up in the Mineola Monitor. They and a local TV station may be on hand as well. Volunteers will line the periphery of the Civic Center to hand out water, monitor safety and walkers and hand out bags to collect pet droppings. The actual walk is approximately one mile.

Remember: Supporting APET initiatives is just giving back to the community.

For more information please call Peggy Pellegrini at 903-569-2332.

On Friday, April 16, Lake Country Playhouse opens with Victoria’s House, a suspense thriller that is sure to send a shiver up your spine. The crew at Lake Country Playhouse have outdone themselves on this show. Between the beautifully-written story by playwright Fred Carmichael and the grandiose set and the special lighting and sound effects, this play will keep you on the edge of your seat. Dates are April 16, 17 & 18 and 23, 24 & 25. Come get your thrill on! See LakeCountryPlayhouse.org for more information.

The Spring 2010 Mineola Gypsy Market Music & Arts Festival is Saturday, April 17 from 10 AM to 5 PM on North Johnson St. Come see the arts and crafts vendors and the other attractions of this popular downtown event. There are 5 live bands lined up for this year and lots to do for kids of all ages! Family. Food. Fun. Frivolity. That’s what Gypsy Market is all about. Visit MineolaGypsyMarket.com for more information.

Saturday May 8th ONE DAY ONLY SALE @ Uniques & Antiques. Local Author Gay Ingram will be available to sign copies of her books from 1-3! Sidewalk sale and sales throughout the shop! Mark your calendars for a fun day!