# Event Details - **Event Name**: ❤️? BELLA’S FREE CLOTHING STORE RIBBON CUTTING June 14 | 2:00–10:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 1:30 PM - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: ❤️? BELLA’S FREE CLOTHING STORE GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION ❤️? Saturday, June 14 | 2:00–10:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 1:30 PM | RIBBON CUTTING AT 2:00 PM The Clarity House ? madison house of the arts – 607 Madison Street, Lynchburg, VA FREE ENTRY | ALL AGES WELCOME ⸻ A GRAND OPENING WITH HEART. What began in 2023 as a small upstairs closet is now a fully expanded Free Clothing Store serving families in crisis, survivors of domestic violence, children without winter coats, and countless others—powered by love, donations, and community. Join us for this milestone event and help us launch the next chapter of Bella’s Free Store with celebration, style, and soul. ⸻ WHAT TO EXPECT 1:30 PM – Doors Open 2:00 PM – Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Remarks from a Madison House board member - Free cake (first come, first serve!) 3:00 PM – FASHION SENSE: THE GAME - Style a friend or volunteer using real clothing racks and surprise prompts - 5 minutes to create the look + 1 minute to explain your vision - Judges award prizes based on creativity, cohesion & confidence 1:30–5:00 PM – SUMMER CLOTHING DRIVE - We’re accepting children’s summer clothes, maternity summer wear, and men’s jeans (gently used or new) ALL AFTERNOON – Creative games, sketch-offs, donation stations, and laughter-filled community fun. ⸻ FEATURED EVENT: “GRACE AND THE GRIT” ART SHOW OPENING NIGHT: SATURDAY, JUNE 14 at 6:00 PM Show runs 6:00–10:00 PM Saturday and 4:00–10:00 PM Sunday, June 15 Located inside The Clarity House This powerful, weekend-long gallery experience features the redemptive mixed media artwork of Ron Gentry, age 72—a cancer survivor, formerly incarcerated artist, and soulful visionary who creates using discarded materials found on the streets of Lynchburg. His work speaks of resilience, faith, recovery, and transformation. Entry Fee: $3 at the Door A portion of proceeds will go directly to Red Food Truck Ministries, feeding neighbors on 5th Street, and the rest supports The Clarity House’s free water, pantry, and art-based programs. ⸻ CALL FOR ARTISTS & MUSICIANS We’re accepting submissions now through June 10 for the theme: CHANGE What does change mean to you? In your spirit, your neighborhood, your family, or your recovery? We welcome: • Visual artists • Mixed media artists • Sculptors • Poets & spoken word performers • Musicians with original or thematic pieces To Sign Up: • Visit mhota.org or • Stop by in person Saturdays from 1–4 PM No art will be accepted the day of the event. Artists will receive setup instructions upon registration. Musicians must sign up by June 10 to be booked. We are building a full evening of live performances—spots are limited! Bonus Opportunity: Artists will also be eligible to participate in our next showcase on June 26—just ask when signing up! ⸻ SUPPORT OUR STORE – DONATIONS NEEDED! We are actively collecting: • Bottled Water (gallons, bottles, or cases) • Pop-Tarts & Shelf-Stable Canned Meats • New Socks & Underwear (all sizes) • Feminine Hygiene Products (pads, tampons, wipes) ⸻ VENDORS WELCOME If you’re a local vendor or small business interested in setting up during the ribbon-cutting or art show, please reach out through our website to reserve a spot. Spaces are limited and we are prioritizing mission-aligned partners. ⸻ WHY THIS MATTERS This isn’t just an event. It’s a community-powered transformation—an opportunity to support free resources, amplify recovery stories, and create spaces where grace meets grit. Bella’s Free Clothing Store is here to restore dignity through fashion. Grace and the Grit is here to celebrate creativity born from struggle. You are invited to both. ⸻ RSVP | SIGN UP | LEARN MORE Visit: www.mhota.org In-person sign-ups: Saturdays, 1–4 PM Location: The Clarity House, 607 Madison Street, Lynchburg, - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lynchburg/bella’s-free-clothing-store-ribbon-cutting-june-14-|-2-00-10-00-pm-doors-open-at-1-30-pm/200028241776453 - **Event Categories**: art, music, entertainment, nonprofit, crafts, performances, food-drinks, literary-art, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 44 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lynchburg - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 607 Madison St., Lynchburg, VA - **lat**: 37.41497 - **long**: -79.14819 - **full address**: 607 Madison St., Lynchburg, VA, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ❤️? BELLA’S FREE CLOTHING STORE RIBBON CUTTING June 14 | 2:00–10:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 1:30 PM - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/72f00220b064b819f60f5143e2477499b818c906b4b78a4f7597e6beb74a67d2-rimg-w1024-h1024-dcd04726-gmir?v=1749695141 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ❤️? BELLA’S FREE CLOTHING STORE RIBBON CUTTING June 14 | 2:00–10:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 1:30 PM being held? - **A:** ❤️? BELLA’S FREE CLOTHING STORE RIBBON CUTTING June 14 | 2:00–10:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 1:30 PM takes place on Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 pm at 607 Madison St., Lynchburg, VA, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ❤️? BELLA’S FREE CLOTHING STORE RIBBON CUTTING June 14 | 2:00–10:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 1:30 PM ? - **A:** ❤️? BELLA’S FREE CLOTHING STORE RIBBON CUTTING June 14 | 2:00–10:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 1:30 PM is organized by Clarity House. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ❤️? BELLA’S FREE CLOTHING STORE RIBBON CUTTING June 14 | 2:00–10:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 1:30 PM is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lynchburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ❤️? BELLA’S FREE CLOTHING STORE RIBBON CUTTING June 14 | 2:00–10:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 1:30 PM sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "❤️? 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