ESTEVAN - The Estevan Mercury is excited to announce that it is planning an Estevan-wide yard sale on Aug. 24.
Sales manager Christine Jones said the Mercury has seen a great deal of interest in such an event, with many residents and organizations looking to declutter.
"Clean out your closets, declutter and start sorting your sale items," Jones said.
The Mercury has seen that community-wide yard sales have been popular in Bienfait, Midale and elsewhere.
The fee for joining the Estevan-wide yard sale is $25 (cash only) per household. This fee includes a sign (if desired), a listing on an interactive Google Maps file, and a listing in the Mercury on Aug. 21 that includes a map of all the sites.
Your listing should be 30 words or less, including your address, times of your sale, other dates if applicable, and what types of items you will be selling.
If you have a business that would like to participate, the cost is $50.
The Google Maps file will be shared on the Mercury's social media accounts and on our provincial news hub at SaskToday.ca. The deadline to register is Aug. 16.
People can sign up by coming into the Estevan Mercury's office during regular business hours, by calling 306-634-2654, or emailing Kimberly Ball at [email protected].
"Although this Estevan-wide yard sale is not affiliated with the City of Estevan, we ask that you still respect the City of Estevan bylaws and use common sense while selling household items," Jones said.
This is also a great way for a non-profit or a church group to raise funds.
"This is the day to round up donations and sell those items," said Jones.
The Mercury encourages businesses to join in the fun by hosting a non-profit group holding a garage sale or by holding their own sale.
"It is a great way to connect with people and tell them about your business or invite them into your shop."
There are numerous potential benefits to hosting a yard sale such as reducing the waste that's going into the city's landfill, making a little bit of extra money, and encouraging upcycling and recycling.
"Bringing community members together in the name of a common cause is bound to promote connection building. On the day of the city-wide garage sale, connections are being made across the community, between vendors and shoppers, between vendors themselves, and among family and friend groups," Jones said.
