Jo-Ann opens five new stores just in time for the holidays

Inspired to help, our grand opening celebrations
this week include donations to support local schools

Offering a creative way to start the holiday season, Jo-Ann is opening new stores in Connecticut, Minnesota, Nebraska, Utah and the state of Washington this weekend.

These new locations will provide local sewing, arts and crafts enthusiasts with a wide selection of merchandise and plenty of inspiration for handmade projects for the holiday season and beyond. Whether shopping for the creative people in your life or looking for tools, supplies and materials to make handmade gifts and decorations, Jo-Ann stores offer a vast assortment of crafting, floral and seasonal accessories, home decor items and an extensive selection of fabrics for apparel, quilting and home decorating.

The fun kicks off today and continues through Saturday, Nov. 20 at the following locations:

Join the celebration this Thursday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Nov. 20 at the following locations:

• Shop Rite Plaza
  Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm & Sun 10am-6pm
  143 Federal Road, Brookfield, Conn.
  
  
• Baker Square
  Store Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm & Sun 10am-6pm
  13415 West Center Road, Omaha, Neb.
  
  
• Austin Town Center
  Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm & Sun 10am-6pm
  1700 17th Street NW, Austin, Minn.
  
  
• Renaissance Square
  Store Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm & Sun10am-6pm
  622 South Main Street, Cedar City, Utah
  
  
• Gateway Shopping Center
  Store Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm & Sun 10am-6pm
  3704 172nd Street NE, Arlington, Wash.

Activities during the three-day celebrations include:

• Great Giveaways: The first 100 guests thru the door each day receive a $5 Jo-Ann gift card and reusable tote bag*
• Enter to Win: Each day, one winner will be selected to receive a $500, $100 or $50 Jo-Ann gift card**
• Hot Offers: Special sales and offers throughout the store
• Lunch on Us: Shoppers spending $30 or more starting at noon each day receive a $10 restaurant gift card*
• Teacher Appreciation Day: All day Saturday teachers, with current teacher ID, receive 20% off their total purchase, a free tote bag* and an opportunity to sign up for the Jo-Ann Teacher Rewards Discount Program
• Learn with Jo-Ann: Class open house Saturday, 1–3 p.m.; save 50% on select classes***
• Make It-Take It*: Kids can make a quick and easy craft to take home* on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.***

These new stores represent four of 30 new locations Jo-Ann anticipates opening across the country this year. In addition, more than 40 stores will be remodeled.

Inspired to Help

In celebration of these new store openings, Jo-Ann is making financial donations to support education in each of these cities. The following schools have or will be presented with a $3,000 donation by their new, local Jo-Ann store:

• Kent Prairie Elementary School in Arlington, Wash.
• Beveridge Magnet School in Omaha, Neb.
  
• Enoch Elementary in Cedar City, Utah
• Ellis Middle School in Austin, Minn.
  
• Brookfield High School in Brookfield, Conn.
  

Grand Re-Openings this Weekend

In addition to these brand new stores, two existing Jo-Ann Stores will host grand re-opening celebrations in honor of some undating they have undergone in recent months.

• Washington: 150 Port Angeles Plaza, Port Angeles, Wash.
• Colorado: Plaza at Aurora Mall, 13861 E. Exposition Ave, Aurora, Colo.

Come out and see the fresh look!

Resources

• Program: Jo-Ann Teacher Rewards Discount Program
• Find Us: Jo-Ann Store & Class Locator
• Shop: Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Online
• Like Us: Jo-Ann on Facebook

*While supplies last. **Contest open to legal U.S. residents who have reached age of majority. No purchase necessary. See store for complete details and rules. ***Excludes our Brookfield, Conn., store which does not have classroom space.