Rummage Sale

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Future Rummage Sale Dates:
October 17-22, 2010
May 2-6, 2011


United Methodist Women (UMW) sponsors the church-wide Rummage Sale (formerly known as Market for Missions). This semi-annual event is the major source of funding for UMW's numerous local, national, and international mission projects.

Rummage Sale schedule:
 
Drop off rummage at the church during the week of Rummage Sale only:
 
Sunday: 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
No rummage can be accepted on Wednesday.
  • The Wednesday evening sale is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On Wednesday, items are marked up 30% and a snack bar is available. "Best of Show" (formerly Silent Auction) items are also available for purchase at a 30% mark-up.
  • The Thursday sale is from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Thursday, items are priced as marked and a snack bar is available. The rummage sale is no longer open Thursday evenings.
  • The Friday morning sale is from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. On Friday, items are half-price or you can purchase a 13-gallon bag of items for $7.

What to donate:

Donations may include clothing, household goods, antiques, and jewelry for the sale. Please make certain your donated items are clean and useable. It costs UMW $900 at each rummage sale to DISCARD items we cannot put out to sell.

SORRY...We do not accept textbooks, magazines, furniture with stains/tears, large kitchen appliances, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, non-working electrical items, mattresses, air conditioners, free standing basketball hoops, cabinet TV's, any type of computer equipment or typewriters (electric/non-electric), tires, pianos, organs, baby items: cribs, strollers, high chairs, bouncy seats, baby gates, car seats, pac'n play, etc. 

Antiques and special items are gratefully accepted for the "Best of Show."

Organizations that Benefit from the Rummage Sale

A listing of the missions projects supported by the UMW Rummage Sale for Missions.
 
Additional information

Please contact Barb Glick or the church office with any questions.


 


 


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