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New West thrift store gets an artsy donation

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Treasure Chest Thrift Store
Mariette Leppert of the Treasure Chest Thrift Store poses with an original piece of art by local artist Cliff Milne, who recently donated numerous framed pieces to the thrift store.

Looking for a last-minute gift for the art lover in your life (or yourself)?

The Treasure Chest Thrift Store on Sixth Street recently received a large donation of art from local artist Cliff Milne, who has shown his work in various venues including New West Farmers Market and River Fest. While some pieces were quickly snapped up, the thrift store’s wall are still filled with his framed artwork of various sizes, ranging from $25 and up.

You can drop by the Treasure Chest Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. It’s located at 435 Sixth St.

The Treasure Chest raises funds to support programs and services of the Vancouver Fraser branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Feeling blue this Christmas?

Shiloh-Fifth Avenue United Church and St. Barnabas Church are hosting a service for people who may be feeling blue this holiday season.

The annual Blue Christmas service is on Friday, Dec. 21 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1010 Fifth Ave. It’s for anyone who is struggling with grief, stress, anxiety, isolation or anything that makes it hard to be merry.