Help the Kids, Mount a Hippo from Anthropologie

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If you've made it to Anthropologie at The Grove lately, you've noticed the display of paper mache eco-dermy on the wall—hippos, ostriches, moose and the like. The animal head reproductions are actually part of an auction taking place May 1 from 7pm-10pm at the shop to benefit local writing/tutoring center 826LA. It's an unusual opportunity, since much of Anthropologie's impressive visual merchandising is not for sale. If interested, RSVP by today to (215) 454-4433.
· Anthropologie [anthropologie.com]
· 826LA [826la.org]