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Coowners Beverly
Armstrong (from left),
Kim Kendricks and
Amina Anderson have
combined their business
experience to create the
pleasant atmosphere at
Ahmire's at 1452 N.E.
Alberta St.
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Ahmire’s
pampers the soul
on Northeast
Alberta
A hm ire’s startles your senses
from the moment you enter the
ch a rm in g sh o p on n o rth e a st
Alberta. A warm aroma leads you
around the colorful and Afro-in
spired gift items, intended to pam
per your soul.
T he shop opened only five
weeks ago by friends and business
p a rtn e rs B e v erly A rm stro n g ,
A m ina A n d erso n an d K athy
Kendricks. Each woman brought
unique talents from side-projects
and previous business opportuni
ties to the store.
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crowds on Alberta’s “Last Thurs
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“ People have com e in to tell us
they live nearby and are com ing
o u t to s u p p o r t u s ," s a id
A rm strong.
The cards, pillows, quilts, soap,
shea butter products, candles and
toys are crafted with the com m u
nity in mind. Many items, such as
jew elry, are m ade locally. Even
som e im ports benefit charities.
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workshops onjoumaling, readings,
jewelry making, massage and top
ics incorporating the items they
sell.
“We want people to build on
w hat’s in the store, to em power
themselves,” said Anderson.
Ahmire’s, at 1452 NE Alberta St.,
will have a grand opening patio
event from 10 a m . to 6 p.m. Satur
day, Aug. 16, with door prizes, prod
uct samples, live music and special
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