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Shepard Center hosts community yard sale

Ikebana club and Friends of East Sacramento present event full of 'useful and interesting stuff'

Sacramento Digs Gardening
BY Debbie Arrington PUBLISHED MAY 16, 2023

From garden tools and supplies to housewares, expect a diverse range of items at the Community Yard Sale on Saturday. Kathy Morrison

When it comes to yard sales, the more participating sellers the better. They diversify the merchandise.

And this yard sale will have it all from outdoor art and country chic to practical housewares and garden supplies.

Saturday, May 20, Shepard Garden and Arts Center in McKinley Park will be full of local sellers during its second annual Community Yard Sale. Sponsored by Ikebana International Sacramento and Friends of East Sacramento, the sale will be held in the center’s parking lot and patio.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Due to the sale, park on the streets surrounding the north end of McKinley Park.

“The Community Yard Sale is the perfect place to sell useful or interesting stuff you no longer use in your home,” say the organizers. “Last year’s sale featured garden and floral design supplies, useful houseware items, camping equipment and collectibles – including a collection of vintage ‘Wizard of Oz’ Christmas tree ornaments.”

Got stuff to sell? Space may still be available. Cost is $40 per table. To reserve a sales table or space, email FriendsofEastSac@aol.com or call 916-452-8011.

Details and directions: www.sgaac.org or https://friendsofeastsac.com/.

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