By Karah Wilson

karah@southerntorch.com

FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Amy Johnson of Addie Kate’s in Fort Payne has set up shop beside The Bookshelf for the holiday season. Johnson and some volunteers are using the building to provide gift wrapping services for anyone who wants to use them. This was the first time Fort Payne Main Street has been voted one of the top for Alabama and the Fort Payne board members came up with the idea to open up this gift wrapping station.

The station is open three days a week until Dec. 19: Thursdays from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M., Fridays from 1 P.M. until 5 P.M., and Saturdays from 10 A.M. until 2 P.M. The building that the station is set up in was donated for the use of anyone who wants to help. Several businesses have agreed to run a trail to remain open later through the beginning of next year. “There are no set fees for the wrapping, but we are asking for donations that will go towards Fort Payne Main Street,” Johnson said. “We will wrap anything from anywhere. It does not have to be purchased from the downtown area.”

“So far it has been kind of slow. We fear we started it a little early but we look for it to speed up after Thanksgiving once Black Friday is over.” Johnson says that there are still some volunteer spots available. “It’s all about participation,” Johnson said. To volunteer to be a gift wrapper, you can call Johnson at 256-273-6765.