Elgin Area AAUW to hold fall book and garage sale

The Fall Book and Garage Sale, sponsored by the Elgin area branch of the American Association of University Women, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 29-30, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 1, at 969 South St. in Elgin.

About 40 members usually contribute to this sale. Members typically contribute in excess of 1,500 gently read and some collectible books.

Items available at this year's garage and book sale include lots of books, toys, furniture, lamps, glassware, dinnerware, household items, clothing in many sizes, and more.

The profits from this sale will be used for the AAUW funds which gives scholarships to local women with at least 15 college credits already earned and to women seeking advanced degrees.

The American Association of University Women is an organization of college graduates whose mission is to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. For information, call (847) 742-3205.

Membership in the Elgin Area AAUW is open to any person with a two- or four-year college or university degree. Information will be available at the sale or by calling (847) 697-5683.