Residents in Maine Township can start planning for the annual community garage sale in September.
The township announced that residents can begin signing up for spaces Aug. 1, and non-township residents can sign up a week later on Aug. 8.
Scheduled for Sept. 24, the annual event is organized by the MaineStay Youth and Family Services Department of Maine Township. The garage sale benefits at-risk youths in the Maine Township community, as well as the Maine Township Emergency Food Pantry.
Spaces are 8-by-16 feet and sold on a first-come, first-served basis for $25 each. Premium outdoor spaces are $30, and table rentals are available for $10. There are also four premium indoor spaces inside the garage at $75, including a table.
Donated merchandise will not be accepted for resale this year, according to the township. However, residents and other event participants can still get involved in several other ways. People can reserve space to sell their own items, make a financial donation or come by to participate in the sale.
Sponsors to date include Maine Township, Senior News 50 and Better and the Suburban Resource Guide for Seniors. Proceeds benefit the Adventure Maine Township Summer Camp for at-risk youth and the township’s food pantry, which serves hundreds of families each month.
The annual community garage sale will be held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24 in the parking lot of Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Road in Park Ridge.
For more information, visit www.mainetownship.com/garagesale.