Thrift Store Invites Shoppers to End-of-Summer Party

A Lake Forest thrift store that raises money for victims of domestic violence is marking summer's conclusion with a daylong open house.

, at 23635 El Toro Rd., invites visitors to the store on Thursday starting at 10 a.m. to shop the store and .

In the evening, from 5 to 7 p.m., the store will host a reception featuring music, raffles and refreshments.

The store is one of the drop-off point for Laura's House annual back-to-school drive, which collects school items for needy families involved with the nonprofit.

See the organization's back-to-school wishlist here.

The store accepts donations of items to sell in the store Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.