Maine Township to Host Community Garage Sale Sept. 26

Maine Township Community Garage Sale Set

Maine Township residents can reserve space for the popular 80-family annual Maine Township Community Garage Sale beginning Monday, Aug. 3. The date for all non-Township residents is Monday, Aug. 10. Benefiting disadvantaged children and hungry families, the event will be held rain or shine, Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Rd., Park Ridge.

The event is organized by the MaineStay Youth & Family Services department of Maine Township with major event sponsorship provided by Whole Foods Market in Park Ridge. Other sponsors include Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano, Cook County Commissioner Peter Silvestri, Senior News 50 & Better, Republic Services and Journal & Topics Newspapers. Proceeds benefit the MaineStay Adventure Summer Camp for at-risk youth and the Township’s Emergency Food Pantry.

No donated merchandise will be accepted for resale this year. But, residents can still participate in several other ways. People can reserve space to sell their own treasures, make a financial donation or come by to shop on the day of the sale.

Spaces are sold on a first-come, first-served basis while they last. Spaces, which are eight by sixteen feet, are $25 each. Premium outdoor spaces are $30. Table rentals are available for $10. There are also a limited number of premium indoor spaces inside the garage at $50 which includes a table.

“This annual event is not only fun, but also raises money for two worthy causes,” says Supervisor Carol A. Teschky. “We encourage our Township residents to participate, to give financial support, or plan to just come by to shop.”

For more information, please call Anne Camarano at 847-297-2510, Ext. 272 or email her at acamarano@mainetown.com. Information is also posted on the Maine Township website at www.mainetownship.com/garagesale.