Tossed Out Treasures Set For Feb. 23-24 In Sandy Springs

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — The highly-anticipated annual shopping spree organized by a local organization will return to Sandy Springs. Tossed Out Treasures will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24. This year's two-day sale will be held at a new location — the space formerly occupied by Ray's Rio Bravo at 6450 Powers Ferry Rd NW.

Tossed Out Treasures, The Sandy Springs Society's longest-running fundraiser, sells gently-used items donated by members of the organization and the community. Since 1992, the event has focused on reselling, reusing and repurposing designer clothing, high-end accessories, jewelry, antiques, books, household items, and more. At the end of the sale, any leftover merchandise will be donated to area charities.

“Our volunteer group works hard all year and 100 percent of funds raised from this event goes back to the community where there is need,” said Joan Plunkett, this year's chair of Tossed Out Treasures. “We are very proud of the overwhelming response from the community and the high quality of donated items always draws huge interest from our shoppers as everything is offered at unbelievable prices. This is an event that people from as far as North Carolina look forward to and we have had a line outside the door on opening day each year.”

Proceeds from last year's Tossed Out Treasures brought in more than $74,000. These funds provided help to more than 25 nonprofit organizations in the community through The Society's philanthropic grants program.

Admission to Tossed Out Treasures is free and open to the public on Friday and Saturday. Early birds who want to get a head start on their quest to find hidden gems can pay a $10 entry fee to shop from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday.

The Sandy Springs Society works to raise money to support various nonprofits that promote the arts, education, heritage, environment and social services in the city. For more information on the two-day shopping sessions, visit the event's website and Facebook page.

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