BLYTHEWOOD – IGA is inviting the community to a help paint a mural on the store’s wall Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The occasion is the celebration of IGA’s transition to a KJ’s Market.
“The actual name change won’t happen until Oct. 1, with a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting at 8 a.m., but we want to be sure the community is involved – starting now – in that transition,” said Store Manager Kevin Portee.
“We’ve designed a giant mural depicting all things Blythewood that will be drawn on the wall outside the front door to the store. The parts of the mural will be coded for different paint colors, and those participating in the paint party will paint different sections of the mural until it’s completed,” Portee said. “We hope everyone will come out and participate. It will be lots of fun. We’ll provide instructions and all the supplies – paint, brushes, etc. We’ll also be serving refreshments.”
“The painting of the mural is an opportunity for our hosts (our employees) and guests to come together as one community,” said Caitlin Probst, Director of Marketing for W. Lee Flowers. “The mural’s design is unique to the Blythewood location, highlighting the town’s rich history in agriculture and railroads. Community art projects, like the mural, are part of the new KJ’s Market branding, which we’re implementing during the store’s remodel,” she said. “We hope everyone will join us Saturday morning to help leave their mark on the new mural.”…