Friday, February 8, 2008

A bargain hunter's weekend... What to do & where to go

FRIDAY, FEB 8th

THRIFT SHOP — 4-7 PM
Greeneville Congregational Church
Norwich, CT
— All clothes 25 cents —
For more information, call 887-8238.

FUNDRAISER: Pasta Dinner / Silent Auction
Norwich, CT
The Norwich Free Academy parent council will hold a pasta dinner and silent auction Friday in the school cafeteria. This fundraiser is to benefit a drug and alcohol free post-prom party. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. The auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults. For more information, call 886-8167.

AUCTION — Antiques & Collectibles — 6:30 PM
Jason's Auction Service, Jewett City, CT
Antiques & Collectibles, including: prints, paintings, frames , 10K & 14K gold jewelry, sterling silver jewelry & signed jewelry, framed postage, a wood stove, a fireplace mantle, rocker, collectable plates, claw foot table, bookcases, a military lot, Hot Wheels & Matchbox cars, and Tonka trucks.


SATURDAY, FEB 9th

ESTATE SALE — 8 AM – 3 PM
198 Western Promenade (off Park Avenue), Cranston, RI
Near Roger Williams Park. FOLLOW SIGNS. ENTIRE CONTENTS OF HOUSE.
The sale is indoors. Some of the highlights include furniture (bedroom sets, dining room set with china closet, cedar chest etc.), CD's and records, tons of jewelry, kitchenware, dishes, pots and pans, a mixer, vacuum cleaner, giftware still in boxes, books and cookbooks, antiques, clown collectibles, tools, clothes, appliances, party supplies, shoes, lamps, candles, occasional tables. Everything is 1/2 price @ 1 PM.

MOVING SALE — 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
128 Dante St. off Admiral St. Providence (Near PC), RI
Tables, chairs, glassware, men’s XXL clothes air conditioners etc.

FUNDRAISER: Boy Scout Memorabilia Show / Swap Meet
9 AM – 3 PM
115 Fitchville Road, Bozrah, CT
To benefit friends of JN Webster Boy Scout Camp. A patch auction will be held at 1 p.m. and will include OA, camps, Jamboree and other memorabilia. Lunch and refreshments available. $2 admission. Scouts in uniform get in free. For more information, call 822-6235.

Tag and Bake Sale — 9 AM to noon
Abington Congregational Church
542 Hampton Road, Abington, CT

East Greenwich Antique Show/Sale — 9 AM to 2 PM
American Legion Post
1016 Main Street, East Greenwich RI
Featuring a wide selection of antiques and collectibles. Hidden treasures and surprises offered for sale by a variety of New England Antique Dealers. Furniture, Art, Glassware.

MOVING SALE — 10 AM to 2 PM
536 Church Ave, Warwick, RI
Couch and Loveseat plus many other items. All must go.

BUYING AND SELLING ON EBAY — 1 PM
Salem Public Library, Salem, CT
Carolyn Diedzik will discuss how to list items for sale and the best strategies for buying on eBay.

General Merchandise AUCTION — 5:00 PM
Allen's Auction Hall
Rt. 101, Dayville, CT

General Merchandise AUCTION — 6:30 PM
Antique Emporium
489 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT
Preview starts at Noon
For more information, call (860) 537-6110

General Merchandise AUCTION — 7:00 PM
Danny’s Auction Barn
Rt. 6 in RI, just over the CT state line
For more information, call (401) 647-2558

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

This is a very cool site! The talk at Salem Library about selling on ebay should be terrific, I hope to get there. Since they're free, and usually well-attended, it's also a great place to see your neighbors and friends.