What: FUNDRAISER FOR R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County When: Saturday, April 25th, 2015 Where: Mountain Laurel Makings Gems & Jewelry (Located at: 304 Depot St., Franklin, NC 28734) Info: Mountain Laurel Gems & Jewelry is holding a fundraiser for REACH of Macon County in which they will donate 10% of their sales during business hours on April 25th, 2015. These proceeds will go to REACH to provide services to local families who have been affected by domestic violence & sexual assault. WHO IS MOUNTAIN LAUREL GEMS & JEWELRY? Read below to learn more… Five Simple Questions Answered 1. Business Name/ Owner’s Name: Mountain Laurel Gems & Jewels is a cooperative of 50+ local jewelers, artists, and crafts people. 2. Years in business: Our 5 year anniversary is July 4th. We were formerly located inside the Whistle Stop Mall but have moved to our new location on Depot Street to attract more of the local clientele of Franklin and outlying areas. 3. Our address is 304 Depot Street, directly next door to Sophisticuts Salon and Day Spa. Our website is under construction, rebuilding; www.mountainlaurelmakings.com and you can also find us on Facebook at Mountain Laurel Makings 4. Primary service offered -Fine jewelry of gold, silver, genuine gemstones along with a fabulous selection of copper art, beaded jewelry, wire wrapped & wire woven gemstones, crystal jewelry in every color imaginable, unusual pieces, classic pieces, fashion pieces: Everything Jewelry. This includes any type of repair work or sizing, restringing, or custom creations. We have a large selection of loose gemstones for mounting in the style of our customer’s choosing. We have free 6 month layaway and take all major credit cards. We even offer jewelry rental, good for proms, weddings and other special events. 5. Additional Services -Along with our jewelry we display and sell wall art, paintings, photography, cross stitch and needlepoint. We have hand-tooled wood working gift items, fascinators, bejeweled headbands & barrettes, unique wrist bags and many other WNC mountain arts: One-of-a-kind affordable gift ideas; something for every budget and for the most discerning of customers! would like to thank Mountain Laurel Gems & Jewelry for supporting us with this fundraiser! Shopping local has many benefits in and of itself, and now this fundraiser takes that one step further as local victims of domestic violence and sexual assault will directly benefit from those who participate in the event!