Friends to hold yard sale Columbus Day, vendors, donations sought
The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting is seeking donations and vendors for a fundraising event planned for Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 13. Proceeds will be used to restore the Friends’ historic 1827 meeting house.
The annual October sale will be held on the Monday holiday this year on the church grounds, 103 Marion Road (Route 6) from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Any saleable donation will be accepted except for electronics and large furniture. A receipt for income tax purposes, for the full value of items sold, will be given the donor by the church, if requested. Prospective donors should call Brad Hathaway at 508-758-3579 for pickup before Oct. 10.
One table this year will feature dozens of collectible vintage dolls and doll accessories, including an antique doll carriage and a Paris, Maine-built child’s table and chair set, and antique children’s books.
Limited indoor space is available for vendors at $20 a table. Outdoor space can be had for $10. Call Alan Harris at 508-748-0098 for reservations.
The estimated cost for restoration of the meeting house is set at $245,000. To date, more than $86,000 has been raised.