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            For the third year, the Women’s Center at Shawnee State University will sponsor “My Sister’s Closet Clothing Boutique” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4 through Friday, Oct. 8 in the basement of Massie Hall, Room 019A.
            The boutique is open to the public and will feature gently used clothing, jewelry, purses, shoes and other accessories as well as books. The items were donated by SSU employees, students and community members. This year’s boutique will also feature a silent auction of designer handbags.
            “This is a fun way for our employees to clean out their home closets while benefiting the SSU Mobile Health Unit and the Pike County Domestic Violence Shelter at the same time,” said Mistie Spicer, assistant to the president who coordinates the boutique for the Women’s Center.
            Proceeds from the boutique will go to purchase gas for the Mobile Health Unit. Spicer said any unsold clothing will be donated to the Pike County Domestic Violence Shelter.
            The SSU Mobile Health Unit is a mobile medical facility with two exam rooms, video equipment and two staff nurse practitioners. The unit serves five counties including Adams, Lawrence and Scioto counties in Ohio and Carter and Greenup counties in Kentucky. SSU nursing students perform a number of screenings at locations throughout the service area.
            Parking for the public is available behind Massie Hall near the back entrance where the office of University Outreach Services is located.