Fall Frolics - Shopping
Marketplace
Thursday, October 23 from 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm for Shopportunity.
Friday, October 24 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm and Saturday, October 25 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. (Located in Chester Gym)
The Marketplace Committee once again has lined up some of the nation's best specialty retailers for three days of guilt-free shopping! You will find clothes, gifts, and hand crafted pieces for enjoyable holiday shopping and gift giving. Best of all, 15% of the sales support Fall Frolics' faculty development and scholarship programs.
Shopportunity
Don't miss everyone's favorite Marketplace preview shopping event. "Shopportunity" returns Thursday night, October 23, 2008 from 6:00 pm until 9:30 pm. Come for wine, cheese, and the first chance to shop ahead of the crowds at the Marketplace. Your $10 admission fee enters you in a raffle of several great items!
Nearly New
Friday, October 24 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday, October 25 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (Located in the Squash Courts).
The popular Nearly New clothing sale, a part of The Potomac School for over 13 years, returns with fabulous finds for the bargain hunter in all of us. Nearly New will once again include the boutique section with designer clothing and accessories. Gently-used clothing for all ages is donated by Potomac families throughout the year, sorted by volunteers, and sold during Fall Frolics
If you would like to donate clothing items, please drop them off at the Development Office or at any of the five collections points at your convenience.
Potomac Bazaar
Visit Us Saturday, October 25 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Bazaar is located under the tents on the Tundra.
Show your Panther Pride by shopping at the "Spirit of Potomac" venue featuring Potomac charms, note pad and pencil sets, and other new logo items. Sure to be a hit are the "Spirit bands." Your child can select a size and color of wristband and fill each hole with their choice of paw print croc charms (jibbitz)--there's even a panther head! Perfect for everyone K through 12.
Potomac Bazaar has also brought back all of the favorites: Crazy Ties, The International Market, Games, Toys and Sporting Goods.
Always popular, the Silent Auction of wonderful themed gift baskets assembled by parents will be expanded this year. Ranging from Kitchen Theme and Children's Gardening to Create a Butterfly Garden and Arts and Crafts, the varied assortment of beautifully styled baskets will have something for everyone.
Donate items to the Fall Frolics Potomac Bazaar during Donation Week October 14 through 17!
Due to limited space this year, we are not taking house and garden donations. For a list of donation ideas click here. For the donation week schedule and collection points please click here.