Organizers are inviting township residents to “clean out your closets, garages and storage buildings” and to put the surplus items in the sale.
“We just open the park up. Some people don’t like to have garage sales at their home,” said Ethel Blue of the Bethel Township Community Group. “Last time we did this, we had around 25 people selling. Some brought tables or tents.”
Blue expects an even larger crowd this year. Interested residents, or organizations must call Blue at (937) 308-2115 to reserve a spot at the park.
Regardless of how the used items are displayed, community members will be able to keep every penny they make because there is no participation fee, according to Blue.
A hot dog stand will be set up in the park to help bargain shoppers keep up their strength.
Residents who would rather set up garage sales in their own driveways can still be included in the community garage sale map. Maps will be available May 21 at Raynor Park. To get your sale included, call Blue at (937) 308-2115.
Rummage in the Park is a cooperative effort between Bethel Township Community Group and Wee Arrows.
“When you can get groups to work together, neat things happen,” Blue said.
Volunteers from Wee Arrows will also be available to pick up donated items for a community booth at the rummage sale.
Proceeds will help fund activities for both organizations. A portion of the proceeds will also go to the community fund established for the family of Deputy Suzanne Hopper, who was killed in the line of duty.
Ironically, Raynor Park was named after another Clark County Deputy, Gregory Raynor, who was killed on duty in 1978.
The Bethel Township Community Group meets at 7 p.m. every other Wednesday evening at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1520 Styer Drive. The group sponsors Party in the Park, an Easter egg hunt and Santa visits. It also contributes to a variety of community needs.
“We donate here and there,” Blue said. “Nothing humongous, but we are happy to help a bit. We do what we can.”
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