We've had a great year thanks to all of you who shop at nextdoor. We're looking forward to an even better one in 2012. Our Project Knitway continues on into the New Year with our goal of knitting 500 scarves for Hope Center in site. We'll also be out and about a lot more  in 2012 when Nextdoor goes mobile. Look for us in your neighborhood, at community events and area festivals in our new Nextdoor On Wheels. See you soon...

Happy New Year from all of us at Nextdoor

 

 

 

 

 

The Heat Is On....Shop with us this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 25, 26. 27! Our yarn drive is on for our Scarves for Shelter. When you purchase a $10 coupon you're donating two skeins of yarn used to knit the shelter scarves. In return, you receive a 50% off coupon that you can use toward any full priced item in the store. You can purchase as many coupons as you like and use them now through the end of December. When you purchase more than one coupon, you can save one up for a new spring item in 2012 as well. This year our goal is to knit 500 scarves for Hope Center in Waukesha. So head on out to nextdoor and help us stick to our knitting!

 

 

Hope Center Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Auction

Attend this wonderful event on November 17.  Enjoy good company, great food and drinks and a fun silent and live auction. Proceeds benefit Hope Center's store and meal program. Nextdoor has donated a $500 Shopping Spree to the live auction! For more information go to http://www.hopecenterwi.org/

 

 

Fashion for Paws       October 14th  5 to 8pm

Hee Haws. We're putting on the dog this Friday night at a dog gone gorgeous event for Haws...the first (we hope) annual  "Fashion for Paws"  show at the Silverspring Country Club. You're all invited for cocktails and appetizers and the best catwalk ever. Tickets are still available at Haws. Hope to see you there. Woof woof.

 

 

Join Us Thursday, September 8th for Fashion Day and Night Out

We'll be celebrating with fashionistas here and around the world with some fun events...preview our new fall collection, pick up our fall coupon packet and shop throughout the day and evening. Come during happy hour and enjoy live music. Stoll on down to Bruce Paul Goodman, drop by Haute Taco for  a free magarita and have your makeup done by Neroli. It will be lots of fun and all in the name of fall fashion!

 

Thanks to all of you who "Tied One On" with us on Thursday. We had a great time! As a result of all your yarn coupon purchases, I have enough to knit 250 scarves. That's half way to my goal of knitting 500 scarves for area shelters by the end of the year. I have already started to work on them. I'll keep you posted.      Renotta

 

Tie One On...June 23rd

Join us for a fun filled day of fashion. Amanda from bizme.biz will be with us sharing all her expertise on accessorizing your wardrobe for work and play. Everyone shopping that day will receive a beautiful scarf with a minimum purchase of $25 (while supplies last). In addition we'll be kicking off Project Knitway Scarves for Shelters. This year my goal is to knit and donate 500 scarves to area shelters by the end of the year. You can help me by purchasing two skeins of yarn from our store. In return for your donation you will receive a 50% off coupon to use on  any item in our store. If the response is anything like last year, I'll have to stick to my knitting.

See you soon....Renotta

 

 

 

 

 

Womens Wellness Retreat ...May 13, 14, 15

It's not too late to participate in  this wonderful event at Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc. Walk ins are welcome with day passes available. We'll be there on Sunday for the fashion show at 10:30 am and shopping afterward. You can drop in and buy a ticket for a great brunch at 8:00 am and the show after. LOTS of coupons will be handed out! For more information call 262 369 4966 and ask for Gretchen or Sandee. Hope to see you there.

 

 

 

Girl's Night Out...May 5th 7pm

Join us for an evening of fashion and fun at the Children's Play Gallery in Delafield. Nextdoor will be strutting it's stuff alongside some cute little models from Tadpoles who will be sure to steal the show.  See all the latest in spring styles and pick up a goody bag with some great coupons. It's the perfect way to spend an evening with all your friends.  RSVP 262 781 0737

 

 

 

 

 

 

We finished off 2010 with Project Knitway. I love the first big snow of the year with all it brings, a snow day, cozy fires, a big batch of chili and time spent with my family. A favorite garment in our household is a continuous scarf that I knit on my knitting machines. You can wrap up in the scarf, wear it as a shawl and stay toasty warm. I decided that everyone should have one of these scarves to keep safe and warm in, so I started my project. I'm knitting these scarves for area shelters. Initially I offered a 50% off coupon to my customers if they donated two skeins of yarn for the scarves. The response was overwhelming. I have knit and distributed almost 200 scarves thus far. The project has taken on a life of its own, one which I plan to continue as a Nextdoor community event. Currently the proceeds from the sale of my hand loomed pieces you see here will go toward the production of these scarves. Thanks for your support in helping me stick to my knitting.

Renotta

 

Looking for something to do this weekend? Head on down to the Milwaukee Art Museum for Art of the Table,  a four-day event that presents the unique tabletop installations of twenty-two area artists and designers, inspired by the art in the Museum's galleries. The event runs Thursday, November 18, through Sunday, November 21, and is included with Museum admission. In conjunction with the show will be the Art of the Table  Marketplace in the Koss Gallery featuring one of a kind holiday gifts from area artists. I'll be there with my pewter jewelry collection. Hope to see you. Click here for more information Art of the Table 

Renotta

 

Girl's Night Out at Peak Performance in Hartland: November 18th

Nextdoor will be putting on an informal and informative denim fashion show for all the women who worked so hard at Peak Performance getting in shape. There'll be wine and light snacks, door prizes plus goodie bags with coupons from Nextdoor, Peak and Anton's Salon. Anton's will be doing the hair and makeup. For more information contact :

 

DSHA Mother Daughter Brunch and Fashion Show: November 14th

We're looking forward to providing the fashions for this fun mother-daughter event. If you have an event coming up that you'd like a denim delight presentation, give us a call at 262 781 0737.

 

Wilson Center:  Goddess  The 2010 Style Show    Wednesday, October 6, 9:30 am to 2 pm

The Wilson Center's Style Show brings back the traditional luncheon event paired with classic fashions from Lafayette 148 New York and classical sculptures by artist Susan Falkman.  Nextdoor has donated a $500 shopping spree to the live auction!

http://www.wilson-center.com/events/style-show.php

First Stage @ NextDoor

Join us on Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 4-8PM as NextDoor hosts "First Stage @ NextDoor," an evening of fun and fashion to benefit First Stage Children's Theater. Furthermore, beginning September 9, two weeks prior to the event, NextDoor shoppers will have the opportunity to participate in a one-of-a-kind silent auction in the store with donated items from local businesses and NextDoor. All proceeds from the auction will benefit First Stage.

NextDoor will also host a back to school sale during the silent auction and you can receive a great discount on a 2010-2011 First Stage subscription package. This is a perfect mother-daughter event and a fun girl's night out--so grab your girlfriends and daughters and head over to NextDoor to support First Stage Children's Theater!

 Elmbrook Humane Society Wagfest September 11th

Wagfest is an annual event held by the Elmbrook Humane Society to raise funds to ensure that all healthy and adoptable animals can be cared for until they are adopted. This year their goal is to raise $15,000. NextDoor has donated a $100 gift card for the silent auction to be held at Wagfest on September 11, 2010. The event lasts from 11:00AM to 6:00 PM at Mitchell Park in Brookfield next to the Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Arts. So come on down with your pooch and look for our table and gift card to benefit the Elmbrook Humane Society!

 

                                

                                          7th Annual Rally for a Cure...Wednesday August 11, 2010  at 1:00

Join all the ladies at The Legend for their annual golf day out event to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation . Enjoy a fun day of activites including a raffle,silent auction, cocktail reception  and dinner. Nextdoor will be there with a $100 gift certificate and our own Donna Sams participating. So sign up now! For more information call The Legend at 262 968 3482 or email the committee at legendladiesrally@yahoo.com

                                                         Celebrate Women...Celebrate Life

 

Sarah's Stride

On Saturday, June 19, 2010 attend a 5K Run/2-Mile Walk presented by the Strong Foundation to benefit the Ronald McDonald House, a member of Charities of Eastern Wisconsin, Inc. The Race starts at 3PM, and the Children's Race starts at 2PM from Hart Park in Wauwatosa. It is a HartFest event.

Register online at www.active.com search: Sarah's Stride. Any questions? Contact Anna Torres at 414-475-5333 ext 104. Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

 

 

Midwest Lyme Foundation

On Saturday, May 22, 2010 the Midwest Lyme Foundation held their first Ride Against Lyme bike ride. The Midwest Lyme Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing community awareness, information, and physician training for the treatment and management of Lyme disease.

The Ride Against Lyme was held at Attitude Sports & Pilates on Pewaukee Lake. Nextdoor contributed an item to the silent auction from which profits went to benefit the event and Foundation. Over 400 people attended the event.

For more information contact Ronda Arndorfer, President of the Midwest Lyme Foundation and owner of Pilates On The Lake in Pewaukee or visit the Midwest Lyme Foundation website www.midwestlymefoundation.org.

 

First Stage Children's Theater

On Saturday, May 15, 2010 First Stage Children's Theater held an Australian Wine Dinner at Tripoli Country Club. First Stage serves kids from all over southeast Wisconsin focusing on education and personal development for the youth involved.

Nextdoor donated a silent auction item to benefit First Stage's outstanding productions, Theater Academy programming, and in-school education programs.

For more information about First Stage Children's Theater contact Event Co-Chair, Janet Schmelling, at 262-879-0495 or visit their website www.firststage.org.