Sell your gently used treasures at Oakton's Community Garage Sale
Support Oakton's Habitat for Humanity Club by selling your gently used treasures at the Community Garage Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, at the parking lot of the college's Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave. The sale will take place rain or shine.
Interested in participating? Here's what you need to know - for $40 you can rent a 21- by 42-foot space and table at the sale. Deadline is Wednesday, May 13. Pay in person or by mail through the Office of Student Life, Room A160, Skokie (Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.). Email habitat@oakton.edu for a mail-in registration form.
Make a difference by stopping by on sale day and find yourself some great bargains for a good cause. Proceeds support Oakton's Habitat for Humanity Club.
The family of longtime Skokie resident Harry Nels Ullberg (1924-1998) is donating the late carpenter's woodworking tools for the sale. During his career as master craftsman, Ullberg built houses in Skokie and Morton Grove. In addition, he helped with the construction of Niles West High School and often did remodeling jobs at Presence St. Francis Hospital in Evanston.
"Many homeowners in the area own condominiums and townhouses and it's difficult for them to have a garage sale," said Marvin Bornschlegl, adviser to the college's Habitat chapter. "The elderly members of the community might find the event beneficial as there will be others around to help them. Some might consider splitting a spot with a neighbor, friend, or family member. Also, this is a great opportunity for anyone to reduce the items that they have placed in storage and will probably no longer use. Reselling items is great for the environment."
For more information, call (847) 635-1845.