Neighborhood garage sale returns to Schaumburg

Now in its 49th year, the three-day Timbercrest-Woods neighborhood garage sale in Schaumburg kicks off Friday morning.

Between 100 and 160 of the neighborhood's 600 homes traditionally participate in the annual event, which typically runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Items for sale have included everything from antiques, collectibles and jewelry to motorcycles, boats and RVs.

The Timbercrest and Woods subdivisions lie west of the Schaumburg Township District Library and Town Square shopping center at the southwest corner of Schaumburg and Roselle roads in the village.

Neighborhood resident Rich Gerber is coordinating the event, as he has every year since 2006, when founder Carol Johnson stepped down.

Those looking for more information in advance can either visit timbercrestwoods.com or email Gerber at Richard.Gerber@Comcast.net.

Over the course of nearly half a century, the garage sale and its variety of rare items have become well known. Nearby residents may find themselves in competition with others from far and wide to be the first to discover this year's treasures.