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MEGA Garage Sale June 7-8 at Celebration Center in Naperville

Proceeds will support hunger initiatives, mental health programs, global missions, and a range of community organizations.

Bargain hunters: mark your calendars for June 7-8, when the biggest and best garage sale in Naperville takes place.

The 22nd annual MEGA Garage Sale will take place at the Celebration Community Life Center, 919 S. Washington Street, Naperville, on Friday, June 7, from 8:00am to 7:00pm, and on Saturday, June 8 – Half-Price Day – from 8:00am to noon.

The garage sale – an initiative of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville – will include toys, books, clothes, housewares, electronics, furniture, art work, jewelry, and a variety of other quality, gently used items.

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“Drew’s Garden” will offer ground covers, herbs, hostas, sedums and "friendship perennials" split from backyard gardens in the area. Income generated by this memorial department of the sale will benefit a local suicide prevention organization.

In addition, customers can purchase grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, and a wide range of baked goods, such as cookies, brownies, quick breads, crispy rice treat bars, and snack mixes.

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Proceeds from the garage sale will support hunger initiatives, mental health programs, global missions, and a range of community organizations.

Last year, the MEGA Garage Sale benefited 14 local and global organizations, including Loaves & Fishes, Feed My Starving Children, a school in Haiti, Holy Family School in Chicago, Alive Center, and Lutheran Social Services of Illinois mental health services.

Donations will be accepted starting Thursday, May 30. Volunteers are welcome during the donation period and on sales days. All children under age 14 who wish to volunteer must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

To learn more, visit megagaragesale.weebly.com. For questions and comments, email megagaragesale@oursaviours.com.

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