The Wheeling YWCA is preparing for its semi-annual fundraiser for the organization's "Y Not Repeat Boutique." It is scheduled for Sept. 14 from 6-8 p.m.

Located at 1100 Chapline St., the YWCA's doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for the event. All are welcome. The evening will consist of Mexican-themed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails and punch. There will be a demonstration of salsa dancing by a professional salsa dancer from the Wheeling area. The evening's highlight is shopping in the Boutique with ''Boutique Pesos'' that are included in the price of the ticket. Guests of the evening are encouraged to bring clothing that they no longer wear that can be resold in the Boutique at a later time.

Tickets for the event can be purchased from any boutique advisory member or by calling the YWCA at 304-232-0511. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the evening of the event. Reservations are requested, but not necessary.

The YWCA Boutique is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an all-volunteer work force. It prides itself on being Wheeling's upper scale women's clothing thrift shop. Shopping is open to the public at any time and donations of clothing are accepted at any of the YWCA's working hours.

The Y Not Boutique also serves as a Dress for the Workforce training program where volunteers will go out into the community with a sampling of work attire and talk about what is, and what is not appropriate to wear in the workforce.

The Boutique serves women who are entering the work force by offering up to five free outfits that are appropriate to wear for work when a client brings in a referral from any agency, employer, or job related recommendation. The Referral program is open during working hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.