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LADIES NIGHT AT ACE HARDWARE

Tesa Jones

This Event is a Great Way to Shop & Have Fun

Ladies! The Holidays are coming. As you are well aware, it is a crazy, hectic, wonderful time of year; however, it is often necessary to rejuvenate by taking a much deserved break and enjoying an evening with girlfriends.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 5^th 6:00 to 9:00.

ACE Hardware – 1082 Brawley School Road, Suite D, Mooresville

An Evening of Fabulous Food, Good Friends and Wonderful Wine

While you are enjoying an evening with friends, sipping on wine and eating delicious appetizers, you can also find great gifts for everyone on your list – including something special for yourself too.

**This is a small fraction of what is available in The Gift Aisle**

On Thursday — upon arrival — each person gets a coupon for $10 off a regularly priced item of $30.00 or more — PLUS all Christmas ornaments are BOGO – buy one and get the second at half price off which helps lower the cost of the shopping experience. Win – Win for everyone!

“Every year, my husband and I go to an ‘ornament exchange party’ in our neighborhood. Ace always has a huge selection of creative and unique ornaments – perfect for this party,” says Carol Simmons.

Vendors Are a Bonus

On Ladies Night Out, there is an added bonus – VENDORS are invited to participate in this event and they have a multitude of creative gift ideas too. This year promises a wide variety of vendors including Good Eats & Sweets by Dan (Priscilla Arnold) — Norwex (Bonnie Sue Tobias) — North Carolina Provisions (Heather Driskell) — Coddle Creek Farms (Steve Young & Anna Borders) — Novels & Note Cards by TJ — Pampered Chef (Donna Martin) — Handmade Gifts (Stephanie Miller) — Permanent Jewelry (Avery Williams) — Miller & Company WOODWORKS (Ian Miller)

Sip While You Shop

In addition, THE BARREL (owner Trudi Zangardi) – will be serving wine at the Ladies Night Out event. The Barrel is located between Food Lion and Ace Hardware. This lovely wine & gift shop boutique is a local favorite place to gather and often – after Ladies Night Out is over – the girls walk to The Barrel to keep the party going.

**The Barrel will be serving wine during the event.**

Occasionally, there is live music. Check the above link for the schedule of upcoming musicians.

Meet the Trio of Women at ACE

Join this amazing trio who knows how to turn a hardware store into a festive and fabulous Ladies Night Experience.

Right to left: Krystal Wilson Poore, Samantha “Sam” Arquitt (store general manager) and owner Denise Takes

Denise Takes, the owner of Ace Hardware located next to Food Lion at 1082 Brawley School Road in Mooresville, confidently states, “This Ladies Night gathering is my ‘thank you’ to the women of Lake Norman for allowing me to build a gift shop within a hardware store which is not an easy thing to do.”

Ms. Takes opened her store in 2012 and started with a 4-foot section of hostess gifts. Over the years, the “gift aisle” has grown. Today, both sides of the entire center aisle are dedicated to unique gift items – many with a Lake Norman flair. Locals have dubbed it “The Greatest Gift Aisle in Town.”

The Store is Beautifully Decorated

Once a year, Karin Castoral-Jackson of “Décor ‘YULE’ Love” decorates the entire store and turns it into a seasonally joyful, uplifting environment. Ms. Jackson does a superb job of integrating Christmas décor with lovely gifts. Walking the aisles puts everyone in a festive Holiday mood.

**Would you like your home/office decorated by a talented professional?**

Karen’s motto is: “Tree Trimming, Mantles and More – Creating a magical home for the Holidays, one at a time.” She can accomplish this in your home or business too!

Post Office

Do you hate waiting in line at the Post Office? Guess what? There is a BONUS “hidden treasure” available at the end of the Gift Aisle.

The Ace Hardware Post Office is convenient, quick and friendly! Daily pick up is at 3:00 p.m. The mini – full service – Post Office is open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. except Sunday. Why wait in line at the Post Office on Williamson Road . . . drop off your packages at Ace and check “done” on your to-do list.

You Deserve It!

Keep in mind – this hardware store is not solely for men with home and garden projects. It is definitely a “hidden treasure” where everyone can find the perfect gift! Hope you will join the fun on Ladies Night! Come alone or bring a friend. Relax and Rejuvenate!

Last year’s event was well attended and a BLAST. Let’s do it all over again!

This evening is as much about engaging with friends as it is about shopping. Even if you have no desire to buy anything – drop by and enjoy a few moments of R & R with the girls! You deserve it!

For more detals – click the link to the Ladies Night Out EVENT

Photos by Tesa Jones

Tesa Jones is an Elon University alumna, retired teacher, wife, and mother of two. Although she lived most of her life in Alexandria, Virginia, she now resides in Mooresville, North Carolina. In addition to being a published author, Jones is very active in her church, adores her grandchildren, and enjoys boating, writing, and photography.