THE GODDARD SCHOOL IN EDWARDSVILLE TO HOST
HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA FOR THE PUBLIC


Edwardsville, IL , Nov. 17, 2010 – The Goddard School in Edwardsville is taking a unique approach this holiday season to helping support its 140 families.  On Dec. 2, 2010, the school will host a Holiday Shopping Extravaganza open to the general public featuring gift items available for sale by other parents.


In today’s economy, many families supplement their income through gift and home good direct sales and for the first time, these items will be available for testing and purchasing all in one place.


The event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Goddard School, located at 801 Arbor Vitae at the Park at Plum Creek development in Edwardsville.


Among the participating vendors are:

  • Stampin’ Up
  • BeautiControl
  • Thirty-One
  • Scentsy
  • Conversational napkins
  • Pampered Chef
  • Discovery Toys Table
  • Premier Jewelry
  • Unique Handmade purses, scarves and jewelry
  • PartyLite
  • Mary Kay
  • Clean Happens
  • Bridget – Bridge game accessories and gifts
  • Gold Canyon
  • JANE… purses, scarves and mittens

“This is a perfect opportunity for area residents to complete a large portion of their holiday shopping all under one roof.  If you have a loved one who enjoys receiving items from one of these vendors, we encourage you stop by, test the products and make a hassle free purchase that helps support local families and keeps our retail dollars right here in our community,” said Barbara Burrows, owner of The Goddard School in Edwardsville.


Light refreshments will be served.


The Goddard School located in Edwardsville opened its doors in February 2009 and since has attracted more than 160 families.


The Goddard School located in Edwardsville is part of Goddard Systems, Inc.  Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School® network throughout the United States.  Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools in 37 states.


For more information about The Goddard School located in Edwardsville, call (618) 692-9464.


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