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Monday, February 14, 2011

Prom Closet Offers Perfect Dress for a Perfect Day

The Canton Prom Closet sold gowns for $25 and raised funds for CHS.

The Prom Closet at Canton High School was quiet at 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning, but Jill Eckler found her perfect dress.  “Most of our girls don’t role out of bed until noon on Saturday,” said Michelle Murphy, an event organizer and volunteer. “So we are expecting more business later in the afternoon.” Chrissy Hartnett, a second volunteer added, “There is a lot of activity around town right now. We may do another Prom Closet later in the month.” The cafeteria walls were lined with racks and racks of colorful gowns and dresses, all which had been donated last month by residents and folks cleaning out their closets. Each gown sold for only $25. Who was or was not awake made no difference to Jill, her sister Katie and her Mom, Rose, as the …

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Lisa Gentes-Hunt

11:32 am on Friday, March 25, 2011

Hi Catherine, Anton's Cleaner's on Washington Street is accepting donated prom dresses through April 1. You can drop it off there!   more ›

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