The Copper Country Habitat for Humanity ReStore, located in a remodeled former church at 25971 Pine St., Calumet, will welcome the public to its Grand Opening celebration from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, during Pasty Fest. (Photos © 2009 Keweenaw Now)Offering a variety of new and gently used building materials and home furnishings for sale, the Copper Country ReStore has been open for business since November 2008, but delayed its Grand Opening in order to coincide with warmer weather and the June 27 Pasty Fest.
"This is a thank you for the people who have supported the store," said Manager Joseph Mihal.
The community will have an opportunity to tour the store and enter a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to the Copper Country ReStore. It is not necessary to be present to win.
"We'll also have musical entertainment in the afternoon," Mihal said.
ReStore Manager Joseph Mihal points out the features of a donated stove to regular customer Heidi Carney of Laurium. Copper Country ReStore receives donations of home furnishings, appliances and building and renovation supplies. Cabinets, desks, doors, windows, sinks and even a car are just some of the items to be found at Copper Country ReStore. The donated items are sold in order to promote reusing and repurposing materials and to raise funds that enable Copper Country Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing in the area.*
"It also helps keep things out of the landfill," Mihal noted. "For every $1 in sales, 1.3 lb. is kept out of the landfill."
Donated items available at the Copper Country ReStore range from small household items to furniture, windows, building materials and an occasional car.Nearly all items are donated, Mihal added. Since the money earned goes to the non-profit Copper Country Habitat for Humanity, receipts are provided for tax deduction purposes.
"There's always a need for continued donations," he said.
The ReStore offers very usable items, and some treasures, at affordable prices.Regular Copper Country Restore hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Copper Country ReStore would like to thank community members for their continued support in providing the store with donated items and for utilizing the Copper Country ReStore for building and household needs.
For more information, please contact Joseph Mihal at the Copper Country ReStore at 906-337-0020 or visit the ReStore page on the Habitat for Humanity Web site for a list of items acceptable for donation.
*Copper Country Habitat for Humanity is presently building a house in Hancock, and volunteers are needed. Call the office, located in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock, at 906-482-5376 or visit their Web site for more information.
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