Happyland Thrift Shop celebrates its grand opening
By Joan Janzen
LEADER - The Happyland Thrift Shop at Leader opened its doors to the public at its grand opening on Thursday afternoon, April 30th. The convenient location on Highway 21 is perfect for people driving through Leader or visiting the town. Plenty of customers were streaming through the shop’s doors, and every nook and cranny was filled with products of all kinds. It was a beautiful sunny day, and patrons were able to indulge in treats and refreshments provided outside.
The shop is a community effort, with volunteers giving off their time and energy and Great Sandhills Railway and Dirk’s Family Pharmacy providing shelving. Hawk’s Agro provided the space and more volunteers will take shifts during the shop’s future business days.
Regular business hours will be on Wednesday mornings from 9 am until noon and Thursdays from 9 am to noon and 5:30 to 7:30 pm. They may also be open on the occasional Saturday, which will be announced in advance.
The store has a wide variety of products. There are both unique items and practical everyday necessities—something for everyone. Everything is offered at affordable prices, and it was cash only for the time being. Happyland Thrift Shop will be a welcome addition to the community. It’s a place where people can donate their gently used items, which may be precisely what someone else needs.
Happyland Thrift Shop in Leader opened its doors Wednesday afternoon, April 30th. The shop was filled with gently used products of all kinds and plenty of customers who enjoyed shopping. There was something for everyone. PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN, click for larger images
