Grace Church holds a whale of a sale annual event

Cheerfully fulfilling their assignment to the housewares department at the Grace Church Rummage sale on opening day, Friday, April 4, were volunteers James Prudden, left, and John Lacey, whose conversation included golf, rather than household items, at least for part of the time. Both are members of Grace Church.

Photo by Leila Hawken

Grace Church holds a whale of a sale annual event

MILLBROOK — A steady stream of bargain hunters took advantage of perfect weather at the annual “Great Whale of a Weekend Rummage Sale” at Grace Church on opening day, Friday, March 4.

The three-day event that ended with a Sunday bag sale, offered a grand selection of clothing, art, children’s items, furniture, jewelry, housewares, collectibles and more, artfully displayed throughout both floors of the church’s social hall.

Reflecting on the event, volunteer Lisa Lacey said that in addition to offering high quality items for sale at really low prices, a further advantage is that it invites people to experience the church.

Displaying what she said was one of her favorite framed artworks up for sale at the Grace Church Rummage Sale on opening day, Friday, April 4, volunteer Lisa Lacey was one of the many enthusiastic volunteers on hand to serve eager customers.Photo by Leila Hawken

“It’s also a great way to recycle,” Lacey said, noting that items were donated by numerous community members, items that were finding new usefulness and appreciation as they moved into other area homes.

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