Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Garage-A-Rama



Sustainably Sadie
Garage-A-Rama

Whenever I see posts entitled “Ways to Make Money from Home”, I read those posts hoping to find new ways to supplement our family income.  One suggestion mentioned in such posts consistently is “Sell Your Stuff.”  If you have stuff to sell, you should consider taking advantage of one our community’s greatest annual events:  Garage-A-Rama. 

Friends of the Twin Bridges Public Library host this fundraiser at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Twin Bridges.  This year, Garage-A-Rama will be Saturday June 8th, 9 am to 1 pm.  Last year, there were 67 booths split between the Round Building and the Jeffers (square) Building at the Fairgrounds.  Seven to eight hundred people cruise through the massive garage sale; at $15 per table, it fares to be the most cost-effective way to “sell your stuff.” 

There are spaces available.  Call Cynthia Osborne at 684-5993 to arrange a table or with any questions.  If you feel that you don’t have enough stuff to justify a table but want to participate, phone your friends and go in on a table together.  If by the time you call all the spaces have been filled, host a yard sale that same Saturday while shoppers are out on the prowl for amazing deals. 

Take a few minutes to wipe the dust off the stuff you plan to sell.  Think of vendor booths that have caught your eye and try to mimic that effective marketing.  Go through your closets and if you have clothes you haven’t worn in over a year, pass them on.  Go through the kids’ toys and books.  Mark the prices of your items clearly.

It is a great day to get out and socialize with your friends and neighbors.  Catch up with folks you haven’t seen since last fall.  At only $15 per table, you are sure to walk away from the event with cash in your pocket.  Shop the great deals.  Tell your friends.  Advertise with The Madisonian. 

Share events and news with me, sustainablysadie@hotmail.com. 

Twin Bits:

There is a Mother’s Day Brunch
    May 12th 10:00am to 1:00pm at the historic Ruby Hotel on Main Street -Sheridan a fundraiser to benefit Jackson’s Garden.
Buffet to include breakfast casseroles and strata's, quiche, potatoes, fresh fruit, muffins, croissants with a custom dessert bar including assorted cheese cakes, carrot cake, pie, etc. Coffee, tea and juice included. Mimosas available!!
   $20 per person, ages 12 and under $10, age 3 and under free. 
   Reservations recommended call Carla at 842-7956

Twin Bridges Farmers’ Market begins Saturday May 18, 9 am!  First 2 Saturdays FREE for Vendors to set up booth.  Twin Bridges Main Street Park. 

Sheridan Farmers’ Market begins Thursday June 6th, 4 pm to 6 pm at Sheridan’s Main Street Park. 

From TBS Calendar:

Thurs May 9:  HS Spring Concert, 7 pm @ MP Gym; 7:30 pm Veterans Mtg @ MT Room
Friday May 10:  Retirement Celebration w/ Staff, 3 pm (potluck); 6,7,8th Grades Spring Dance @ Lunchroom
Sat May 11:  District Track Meet @ Bozeman
Mon May 13:  Spring Awards Banquet, 5:30 pm @ Lunchroom
Tues May 14:  Elem Spring Concert, 6:30 pm @ MP Gym
Thurs May 16:  Cheerleading Tryouts @ Main Gym, 3:30 pm; Reg School Board Mtg, 7 pm @ MT Room
Friday May 17:  Divisional Track Meet @ Missoula; K-4 Field Day @ Carroll Field; Seniors Last Day
Sat. May 18:  Divisional Track Meet @ Missoula
Sunday May 19:  HS Graduation 6pm
Mon May 20:  Trailblazers 4-H mtg, 7 pm @ Lunchroom
Tues May 21:  8th Grade Promotion, 6 pm; Regular School Board Mtg, 7 pm @ MT Room
May 24-25:  State Track Meet @ Laurel
Friday May 24:  Last Day of School!  School out at 2 pm


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