Maine Township Garage Sale Breaks Records

The Maine Township Community Garage Sale in its ninth year proved you can keep getting better. The Sept. 27 event saw an all-time high number of vendors at 82, the highest gross revenue at $4,727.59 and what some felt was the best weather ever. Here, l to r, Township Supervisor Carol A. Teschky, Cook County Commissioner Peter Silvestri, a sponsor, and Trustees Kimberly Jones and Walter Kazmierczak, enjoy the day checking out the many bargains.

Approximately $3,600 will go to the MaineStay Adventure Day Camp for disadvantaged children and $1,181 to the Township’s Emergency Food Pantry. The annual event continues to be popular with vendors, attendees and sponsors. For more information and photos visit www.mainetownship.com.