The ReCONNstruction Center || Donate or Buy Used and Recycled Building Materials, Supplies and Salvage || New Britain, Connecticut ( CT )

Invitation to Spaghetti Dinner

When: Saturday, February, 11, 2012, 6:00 PM

Where: New Britain Quartette Club, 225 Wooster St. New Britain 06052

Charge: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors over 65 and children under 16.

Purchase tickets before February 5th in person at the store or via telephone using a

credit card (860.597.3390)

Help us raise money to continue to keep building materials out of the landfills.

Come to our very first fundraiser!

As far as I know, this is our first fundraiser ever. We are very excited about it. Carlene, our volunteer secretary, and her husband, Bob, belong to the Quartette Club. Carlene is spearheading this project for us (thank you Carlene!). I am soliciting donations for sauce, pasta, meats and soft drinks. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Urban Oaks Organic Farm has already agreed to supply us with whatever we need for a green salad. If you aren't already aware of this oasis in the city, you are in for a real treat! Here is a teaser:

This is a salad Farmer Mike prepared for a birthday party the other night. It includes his award winning arugula, spinach and plenty of citrus fruit along with kiwi, onions, cranberries and nuts. I can't promise our salad will look anything like this but know that whatever he grows is organic and healthy. Check out their facebook page and photos! Also, there will be Ben & Jerry's for dessert. I'm working on some kind of entertainment (perhaps) and maybe a slide show but the main event will be sharing pasta with all of you. Ten dollars is a reasonable price folks. I promise you the food will be good. I stand behind the cause, as you know already. Come on out and help us out. Write to Doug on the website if you have questions or call the store.

1/20/2012: A lovely old 1920 vintage Jewett baby grand piano was donated to the Center some time ago. The exterior is in original condition but the guts are in wonderful shape. We would love to have it tuned for us. We would also love to locate a music teacher who would be willing to give lessons to local children who might otherwise not be able to afford them. Interested in tuning or teaching? Know anyone else who might be? If so, shoot me an email or call/stop in at the store.

New to the store: two sinks of interest:

Double basin 50's basement laundry/work sink; great condition. only needs legs. $80.

Vintage cast iron trough wall sink. Needs a good cleaning. Be the first to see its condition. $75.

Looking for cabinetry? We have oak, birch, maple and laminates in stock in full sets, partial sets, and orphans.

Four samples:

and vintage pine:

This amazing maple hutch was donated last week. Very pretty. Needs glass shelving for interior. Asking $500.

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For fans (like me) of all things mid-century, check out this side board. Just arrived this afternoon (12/17/11). Asking $100. Original finish. Needs a little tlc.

Just in (12/30/2011), a lovely Beaux Arts Sconce by Robert Abbey, Inc. in Dark Antique Rust with Frosted Seeded Amber Shades. Model no. 9865 (discontinued). Purchased two years ago, never used. It currently retails for about $175. Reconn's price $100. This is a mood light. When lit, it gives a beautiful soft amber glow. Must be seen lit to be truly appreciated. Would be perfect for craftsmen style or other eclectic use.

Are you aware that we are a not-for-profit corporation? Consider making a tax deductible financial donation to The Reconnstruction Center before the end of the year. Our need is great after making this major move to a larger space. The move was very costly and we lost most of the month of November which is typically our biggest sales month. We are struggling at the moment and can really use the help. Whatever you can spare will truly make a difference. Feel free to call if you have any questions...or come in and talk to Doug. If you would like to talk to a board member, I can put you in touch with someone....

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Brand New Special Order Marvin Integrity New Construction Slider with Transom. Wood with vinyl cladding. 72"W x 94 1/4"H. Screen included. Ordered wrong for original customer and couldn't be returned. Approx. $1,700 retail. Reconn's price: $1,000.

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Just in (12/28/2011) Like New GE Stainless Steel single wall oven Model JRS06SKSS, 24"Wx 28 1/2"H. Retails for anywhere from $625 on up. Asking $250.

Cheetah brand wood stud electrical installation boxes, 1,2,3 and 4 gang (the bulk are singles), approx. 183 pcs. Retails approx. $900. Asking $250 for the lot. It's a steal for someone starting a new project. The boxes run individually from $5 to $11 a piece.

WANTED:

Helpful and friendly volunteers to staff the store and perform pickups! We would love to have some bi-lingual folks on the weekends, particularly people that can speak both English and Spanish and English and Polish. If you fit that bill and have a couple free hours on Saturday or Sunday mornings, come on in and talk to Doug. We need people to greet and translate when necessary.

ALSO, WE CURRENTLY REQUIRE A PART-TIME VOLUNTEER TO ACT AS A MORNING CASHIER...PERHAPS ONE OR TWO DAYS A WEEK....FLEXIBLE ABOUT THE DAYS...

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Commercial Parking Lights: 15' Tall, Aluminum, sprayed white, three in stock. $100 a piece or B/O.

Just in.....an amazing donation.....a GE Monogram downdraft range hood for an island type stove arrangement. This is from the Monogram professional series. The hood is stainless steel and telescopic; comes with a remote. They retail for around $1,800 on-line. ReCONN's price: $800 or B/O.

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Assorted Sinks

In a variety of colors and sizes. This is just a small sample, over 50 in stock.

Starting at $5!

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Melamine Office Cabinets, various sizes, six available. All in gray laminate.

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Just in (12/21/11), a beautiful steel insulated entry door ensemble with sidelights and stained/leaded glass in gold and amber. Door itself is 35"W x 78 1/4"H. Not prehung. Asking $1,200. Picture does not do it justice.

Large Vintage 1950's Bow Window with awnings in the bottom of all five sections, probably Anderson or the like. Painted wood exterior/stained interior; relatively well maintained. Screens included. Single pane glass. Great for shed or three season room or even a greenhouse. Asking $120.

This HVAC insulation has been in the store for a while. Please help us find it a new home. $25 for the lot.

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PLEASE BE AWARE WE TAKE WOODEN FURNITURE AND NEWER APPLIANCES!

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Tools, good used selection, changes daily....

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All Pricing is negotiable.... Don't be afraid to haggle.

Still on the market: Custom Wet Bar Cabinet. Needs a good home. Asking $200. Includes: slide out silverware drawer, slide out towel bar, slide out glass drawer, interior lighting, bar sink ready for hard plumbing.

We aim to move the inventory, not store it!

What do you think of this old King brand Appliance/sink/cabinet? Two electric burners on the top right. Fridge on the bottom right. The exterior is in good shape. Not sure how appliances are working. Asking $100. Anyone have any stories about using these in the past? Sign onto facebook and share!