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Trash & Treasure Sale
A Special Thanks to Jean Gallo for Being This Years Chairperson! |
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When & Where Preparation Work Additional
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When & Where
As the donations are dropped off in Marble hall, they are sorted, grouped, priced and put into place for 3 days leading up to the sale. The kitchen was also geared up for the food sales that compliment this sale every year!
The sale was opened to the public on Thursday morning, June 19th, 2008. When the doors were opened, the line of anxious shoppers lined up at the entrance to Marble Hall. Some shoppers were looking for treasures, some were looking for bargains and some were looking for that special item they have been trying to find. Many of the shoppers have been here in the past and look forward to the sale each year. Donations for this sale come from members of the Mount Saint Peter Church. Proceeds from this sale benefit the monthly Foodbank. This event is coordinated and staffed with all volunteer workers from the church. |
The yearly sale also includes specialties from the kitchen. This years sale was no exception. Food Sales were a big hit again this year. Who could resist an order of our Famous Fried Dough!! Thanks again to our dedicated Kitchen Staff for their help in making this event such a bid success.
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Preparation Work
Many hours of organization and work go into preparing for this yearly
event. Tables are setup in rows so that items can be grouped and
placed for viewing.
We accept all kinds of donations except for clothing, large appliances and large pieces of furniture. There is always a wide variety of items for sale including jewelry, cups and containers, toys, puzzles, sports items, suitcases, small appliances and small pieces of furniture. Sale items completely fill the tables inside with larger items on display outside of the entrance to marble hall. |
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What Did We Sell? This years sale was no different than any other year. Shoppers were able to browse through a large variety of items looking for their treasures. There were tables full of coffee mugs, glasses, storage containers, utensils, baskets, toys, puzzles, luggage, vases, books and office supplies.
A separate table is setup for displaying Jewelry items. The workers who take care of the jewelry table have been working the sale for many years.
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Similar items were grouped together and displayed on tables or on the
floor next to the tables while larger items were displayed outside.
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| Wrap Up As the dust settles in Marble Hall after a very busy week, the workers are all happy to report another Successful year. The workers are tired but pleased to have such a great turnout again this year. As the event winds down, items that are left are sold at reduced price or sold by the box/bag full. |
Items that are left after the sale is completed are handled in different ways:
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Year ... The Trash & Treasure Sale is a yearly event and usually takes place sometime in June. Volunteers are always needed and are welcome. If you interested in volunteering for next years event, please leave your name and contact information with the the church office or send us an email. |
Volunteers are needed to:
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following links to see more pictures from this years events. Thanks
again to every who participated to make this another successful year. Items for Sale Shoppers Volunteers |
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