2019 AWARE Fall Clothing Swap and Repair Station

SWAP, DON’T SHOP!

Exchange your previously loved pieces for something new to you and help keep textiles out of the landfill. AWARE’s popular biannual Clothing Swap is back. All funds raised support AWARE’s environmental work in the Sea to Sky! Unswapped clothing will be donated to the Whistler Women’s Centre.

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Time: Check-in and help our volunteers hang your clothing from 6:00 to 6:30pm.  SWAP from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Location: The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler

Admission:

$10 with Swappable Clothing

$20 Empty Handed

Receive $5 off with an AWARE membership. Purchase a membership here.

SWAP:
Wanting to downsize or refresh your wardrobe? Bring by any of your previously loved clothing, outdoor apparel, shoes, and/or accessories and SWAP them for something fresh. Please make sure your donations are in good condition, washed and ready for a new home.

REPAIR STATION:
Once inside the swap, bring items that need a quick mend to the talented alterations specialists at the Repair Station.

First come first serve and by donation.

 

VOLUNTEER:
If you would like to volunteer email info@awarewhistler.org Available volunteer positions include, but are not limited to:

Postering, equipment collection, set-up & tear-down, event promotion and poster distribution, talented alterations specialists to help at repair stations

 

Thank you to the incredibly generous support of, The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler, and FireRock Lounge for making this event possible.

 

 

This is one of three AWARE events during Waste Reduction Week in Canada.