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Local Author Jim Klobuchar to Sign Books
At Arc’s Value Village in Richfield November 18

MINNEAPOLIS – As a noted author, newspaper columnist and expert in adventure travel, Jim Klobuchar has captured the hearts and minds of Twin Cities readers for more than three decades. The public is invited to meet Klobuchar at a book-signing event at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Store in Richfield on November 18 from 10:00 -11:00 a.m.

Klobuchar, a member of Arc Greater Twin Cities Honorary Board, has donated 30 copies of his books for sale at the event. Nine different titles will be available. Proceeds from the sale of the books will benefit Arc.

Klobuchar was a columnist with the Minneapolis Star Tribune for 30 years and today writes periodically for the Christian Science Monitor, which nominated him for a Pulitzer Prize in 2003. He was voted the nation’s outstanding columnist by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists in 1984 and is the author of 20 books. He also operates an adventure travel club, Jim Klobuchar’s Adventures.

Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores and Donation Centers support Arc Greater Twin Cities, a United Way community partner. Arc is the only grassroots organization serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families from birth to death in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Now in its 60th year, Arc works to secure opportunities for individuals and families to live, learn, work and play as they choose. For more information about Arc and how to become a member, volunteer or donor, visit www.arcgreatertwincities.org or call (952) 920-0855.

Buy a Book – or Donate One!
Book lovers can indulge their passion on a shoestring at Arc’s Value Village! All three stores have book departments with a huge array of paperbacks, hardcover books and magazines, all at bargain prices. Better yet, you can make room on your bookshelves bringing in your unwanted books when you come to Arc’s Value Village. Donated books, magazines from the current year, CDs, DVDs, record albums, comic books and children’s books are always welcome. Donations are accepted daily at all three stores – Richfield, New Hope and Brooklyn Center – during business hours from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and noon - 6 p.m. Sunday. All donations are tax deductible and tax receipts are provided.