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"Rags to Riches" Community Yard Sale celebrates its 32nd year on August 17

In the summer ofΒ 1982, the Rosedale Neighbors Association held a neighborhood-wide yard sale that sparked one of the most popular traditions in theΒ Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood.

Now in its 32nd year, Rags to Riches remains a popular annual event forΒ neighbors come outΒ to doΒ something together, get to know each other andΒ promote community spirit. The event has beenΒ co-hosted by the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council for many years now, and proceeds from registration feesΒ go directlyΒ to support both organizations' neighborhood effortsΒ and civic activities.

This year's event takes place Saturday, August 17 from 8am - 2pm. Garage sale fanatics, treasures hunters, and anyone else looking for a deal are invited to come out Β andΒ explore what Skinker DeBaliviereΒ has to offer. More information about this year's event has been posted on the Skinker DeBaliviere website, includingΒ instructions for how to register as a seller.

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