CLOSET CAUSE 

Our GIANT Rummage Sale

Friday, August 7, 2026

9 AM - 7 PM

 Saturday, August 8, 2026

9 AM - 1 PM


This year's Closet Cause schedule

Set Up: Saturday, August 1 at 10 AM
Donations Received: Sunday, August 2 at noon - Thursday, August 6 at 2 PM
Preparation Days: After worship on Sunday, August 2 through Thursday, August 6
Sale Days: Friday, August 7 (9 AM - 7 PM) & Saturday, August 8 (9 AM - 1 PM)
Clean up: Saturday, August 8 at 12:30 PM


What items can you donate?

Items that are clean, gently used, in working condition with all parts.

We gladly accept these items for donation:

Tableware

  • Dishes
  • Glassware
  • Silverware

Kitchen Items

  • Small appliances
  • Pots & pans
  • Bakeware
  • Utensils
  • Casserole dishes

Household Goods

  • Lamps
  • Framed artwork
  • Picture frames
  • Vases
  • Pottery
  • Decorative objects
  • Artificial flowers/wreaths

Clothing

  • Ages infant through adult
  • Coats, jackets
  • Shoes

Accessories

  • Purses, wallets
  • Belts
  • Scarves

Sporting Goods

  • Bikes
  • Golf clubs
  • Kids' wagons
  • Scooters
  • Outdoor kids' toys
  • Hand weights

Books

  • Fiction or non-fiction
  • Not outdated

Puzzles, Games, Toys

  • All ages
  • Complete sets only

We will also accept

  • Seasonal decorations
  • Holiday decorations
  • Jewelry
  • Pet Items
  • Old vinyl records
  • Small furniture  - must easily be transported in a small SUV

Please:

  • No large exercise equipment*
  • No electronic equipment, no computers, no monitors, no speakers, no printers
  • No upholstered furniture*
  • No large heavy furniture*
  • No bedding, no pillows, no mattresses
  • No cribs, no car seats
  • No CDs, no DVDs, no video tapes
  • No magazines
  • No men's suits


When can you drop off items?

Bring any items that you wish to donate after noon on Sunday, August 1 through 2 PM on Thursday, August 6. All items should be gently used. We ask that all donors discard any dirty or heavily used items at their own homes.



Sign Up to Help with Closet Cause

Lots of helpers are needed throughout the week to make this event happen.  Contact Megan Orr.

Saturday, August 1
Set-Up Crew -- Meet at the church at 10 AM on Saturday, August 1 to set up the Fellowship Hall for the event.
 
Sunday, August 2 to Thursday, August 6
Sorting and Pricing -- Work anytime after worship on Sunday and during the week through Thursday from 8 AM to 8 PM to price, sort, and stage items to be sold.
 
Friday, August 6 & Saturday, August 7
Help with Sale – Be available to help customers with their purchases and be an “active presence” for the church.

Cashiers – Check out customers at cashier locations. 

Bake Sale – Donate items for the bake sale or staff the kitchen the day of the event.

Clean-Up and Tear Down Crew -- Meet at the church at noon on Saturday, August 8 to load any extra items onto trucks, tear down and clean the Fellowship Hall and other areas used by the event.


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