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Jr. League Shop
1003 Parklane - Lower Level
Wichita, KS 67218
316-686-5854
The
Junior League Shop moved to Parklane Shopping Center in June, 2002.
We are located on the lower level of the shopping center directly
behind JoAnn's Fabrics. The Junior League Shop is a resale store
specializing in men, women and children's gently used clothing.
There is a modest housewares area for dishes, glasses, linens, towels
and small appliances. And we boast a select consignment area of
designer quality clothing for men, women and children and a small
section for unique gifts. Store hours are 10-6 Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday; 10-8 Thursdays and 10-4 on Saturdays. We are closed
Sunday and Monday.
The
Junior League Shop is staffed basically by volunteers of the Junior
League of Wichita. It is the principal fundraiser for the organization,
whose proceeds are given back to the community through various philanthropic
projects. Throughout the year numerous events are held at the store
such as Dollar Days and Bag Day, which are held semi-annually, and
Toy Tyme, held the first week in December, provides new and gently
loved toys for children at an affordable price.
The
Junior League Shop just celebrated its 70th birthday in October.
Sponsored by the Junior League of Wichita, this resale shop began
as a rummage sale in 1931. By 1932, the women of this organization
had developed the concept to create a store that provided good used
clothing at reasonable prices and set up shop on North Market. The
very first name for the Junior League Shop was the Salvage Shop.
By the late 40s, the business' name had been changed to the Thrift
Shop and the shop had made three moves - all to larger spaces. Over
the years, as with any business, the Junior League Shop has continued
to evolve to provide quality merchandise and good customer service
for our customers.
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