The mother lode of all rummage sales this month

The mother lode of all rummage and yard sales in the North End is almost here. The Hansville Rummage Sale takes place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 at the Greater Hansville Community Center at Buck Lake County Park.

There will be an enormous array of furniture, antiques and collectibles, household miscellany, electronics (all in working order), clothes, toys, books, clothing and much more, from the ordinary good deal to the extraordinary find.

Coffee and donuts will be available in the morning and chili, hotdogs, popcorn and snowcones in the afternoon so come early and stay long.

A special raffle will be held this year for two hand-made quilts created by Lynn Hix, with help from Mary Marler, from sample material donated to the rummage sale. Tickets are $1 each.

The event supports the non-profit Greater Hansville Community Center, which sponsors community programs throughout the year. GHCC also grants scholarships for undergraduate studies, continuing education and retraining of community members.

Rummage sale organizers are looking for a volunteer to serve as department head of the sporting good area. Volunteers are also needed to help set up tents and prepare goods prior to the sale July 31 and Aug. 1. Assistance is also appreciated Monday through Wednesday after the sale to clean up and take down the tents. Teenagers with strong backs are especially encouraged to help out.

To volunteer, contact Lynn Hix at (360) 638-0420.

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