MEDINA, Minn., Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rockler Woodworking and Hardware stores nationwide will host pen turning classes to benefit veterans on Saturday, November 9. Participants can turn their own pen to take home, and Rockler will donate 100% of the proceeds from the classes to the National Veterans Foundation.
The classes will be offered at four times throughout the day, with start times of 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Because pen turning is relatively simple, the class is ideal for any skill level, including participants with little to no prior woodworking experience. Store staff will be on hand to answer questions and offer assistance. Each participant will leave with a completed pen, and their entire $10 enrollment fee will be donated to the National Veterans Foundation.
"With Veterans Day fast approaching, we thought this would be a great way to honor our veterans while giving folks an opportunity to make something they can use every day," said Scott Ekman, Rockler's vice president of marketing. "This class is a great opportunity to learn basic skills, get some hands-on experience and meet other people interested in woodworking. Everyone leaves with a finished pen, and all of the proceeds will be donated to help our veterans."
The National Veterans Foundation operates the only toll-free helpline for all U.S. veterans and their families for crisis management, referral needs and other services. They also spearhead public awareness efforts and outreach services that provide veterans with essential resources including food, clothing, transportation and employment.
All 37 Rockler stores across the country will offer the pen turning classes on November 9. Class size will be limited to six participants per session so plenty of one-on-one help will be available. Attendees under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and 14 is the minimum age requirement to use power tools. The class will last approximately 90 minutes.
Registration for the pen turning classes can be found at http://www.rockler.com/makeandtake.
About Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
Celebrating its 65th anniversary as a family-run business, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is the nation's premier supplier of specialty hardware, tools, lumber and other high-quality woodworking products. Rockler has 37 retail locations across 20 states – plus 60 independent reseller locations nationwide – as well as extensive catalog and internet operations.
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