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Elephant Day!
Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King St, Alexandria, VA | Get Directions »
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Do you love elephants? Then you can’t miss Elephant Day on Thursday, August 23.
All day on August 23, all elephant items will be 20% off, customers can sample elephant themed snacks while they shop and read fun facts about elephants. In addition, 15% of the day’s sales will be donated to the International Elephant Foundation, which works to protect elephants and their dwindling habitats in Africa and Asia. More information on their work can be found at www.elephantconservation.org.
“This is the second year we’ve held the celebration and fundraiser,” explained store manager Kate McMahon. “Our customers loved it, and we decided to make it an annual event.”
Event Details
| Where | Ten Thousand Villages 915 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 10:00 am–9:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://alexandria.tenthousandvillages.com |
| Phone | 703-684-1435 |
| Price | $0 |
More About Ten Thousand Villages
Ten Thousand Villages sells an eclectic mix of hand-crafted gift items from all over the world. The nonprofit store, which prides itself on "60 years of trading fairly," works with artisans in developing countries and ensures they are paid fair and equal wages. Things you can find at the shop include bowls, glassware, lamps, mirrors, hand-made jewelry, and other knick-knacks. Ten Thousand Villages has international flare and a mission to promote fair trade -- making it a must-see stop in Old Town.
Other events here
- Educators' Appreciation Breakfast Fri, Jun 28, 8:30 am–10:30 am
