Find a bargain at Barrington church's rummage sale
Do you love a great find? Then come explore an array of affordable, quality items at this year's Barrington United Methodist Church Rummage Sale.
The much-anticipated sale returns to Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, on the southeast corner of Route 59, in Barrington from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 25.
Masks will be required, social distancing will be stressed and the event will be following COVID precautions that are applicable at the time, which may include limiting the number of shoppers in some spaces.
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Great finds and treasures will fill an entire wing of the church and spill out into two tents. Thousands of clean, usable sale items will include clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, lamps, housewares, tools, sporting goods, linens, holiday items, crafts, fabrics, small furniture pieces, bikes, and lawn items. There will be no books, DVDs or CDs.
Among the many departments, you won't want to miss the French Room, filled to the seams with carefully selected, high quality items such as china, jewelry, clothing, antiques and collectibles.
"You can find most anything, from designer label clothing and famous maker purses to artwork, lamps, and Christmas ornaments," said co-chairwoman Linda Osikowicz.
For those looking for bargains, the half-price sale will begin at 3 p.m. Friday in select departments and the French Room will be half price Saturday. There may be specials announced during the day.
Saturday shoppers can take advantage of the Bargain Bag Sale in select departments, where anything you can fit into a select bag is just $5 or $10.
"The sale is a great opportunity to find some unique treasures and bargains. But, more importantly, it provides funds for many worthy organizations and provides families a way to stretch their budget with a selection of needed items at a low price," said committee member Carolyn Schneider.
Proceeds benefit many local and Chicago-based organizations that work with women, children and youth. The event also contributes to the mission outreach of the national organization of United Methodist Women, providing support for institutions and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world.
By donating and attending the sale, you can make a difference in the environment. Donating items is a great way to "be green," and keeps usable items out of landfills. Items that are not sold also find new homes at various resale shops and organizations or are recycled.
Countless volunteers help to collect, sort and organize the items offered at the sale.
"Our volunteers are a huge reason for the success of our rummage sale," says volunteer co-chairwoman Sydney Whitley.
Other committee members include Elaine Anderson, Jeanette Burger, Silvia Grabacki, Janeen Hamack, Carol Henrikson, and Wendy Sibery. Hundreds more volunteers come together to work, enjoy fellowship and make the event successful year after year.
"Their commitment to bringing new and gently used items to those who need them, while also bringing in funds for our mission partners, is priceless."
Donations of goods will be accepted from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 20 and 21; and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 22. Tax donation receipts will be readily available. Volunteers are welcome to help unpack, sort, and distribute merchandise.
For information, to donate or to volunteer, call (847) 836-5540 or visit www.barringtonumc.com.