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Need a way to discreetly shed all those unwanted holiday gifts? Well, tonight's Swap-O-Rama is a great chance to trade them for something new(ish). Every third Thursday of the month, Bon Bon Atelier (314 Westport Road) invites you to bring in all those clean, undamaged items you no longer need. Starting at 7 p.m., you'll have a chance to look through everyone else's stuff and pick out something new for yourself. Place numbers are handed out starting at 6 p.m.; the festivities also include wine and snacks.According to co-owner Emily Blodgett-Panos, the swap — which first took place last month — brought out a wide variety of jewelry, clothes, accessories and household goods. It also attracted some unusual items, like a bejeweled carving set ("Nobody took that," she said), a cat carrier and a car-windshield sun screen. All leftover items are donated to the Disabled American Veterans thrift shop. For more information, call Bon Bon at 816-756-0855 Bon Bon Atelier
Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., 2008