Big consignment sale this Saturday at Bonsack Baptist
The annual Bonsack Baptist Preschool Consignment Sale is this Saturday, Feb. 26, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bonsack Baptist Church CLC, 4845 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke. Admission is free. Sellers receive 60% of their items’ profits and the other 40% goes to the preschool to provide necessary learning tools and environments for the students.
After each sale, all the leftover items marked “Donate” are sent to Truth Fellowship Ministries.
The consignment sale fundraiser is offering over 100,000 consignment items ranging from infant to teens, even for moms to be.
Organizers accept clothes, shoes, accessories, toys, home decor, strollers, cribs, and more. They only accept high-quality items, making sure clothes are stain-free, not faded and all battery-operated items work. These items have been inspected and selected for quality and value. There are also many unique and one-of-a kind items. The non-profit sale is run by a committee made up entirely of local volunteers. Cash or credit/debit cards are accepted ($2 fee for cards).
The organizers offer some shopping tips:
- Bring a rolling cart, stroller, basket, or bag with you to help carry items while you shop.
- Have time to spare. Since there typically aren’t large amounts of one item, there are a lot of items to choose from. Slow down and really look, don’t just fly through the racks – you’ll likely miss the best deals.
- The big items and best deals go fast. Organizers recommend coming early Saturday.
- Saturday between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. is the best time to shop during a slow time.
- Wear the right shoes– simple, but often overlooked.
- Kids’ brand sizing runs different, so make note of your kids’ favorite brands and current sizes before the sale. You can trace your children’s feet on a piece of cardboard to help determine shoe sizes.
For photos, go to https://bonsackconsignment.wixsite.com/bonsackconsignment.
Ebenezer UMC to have Shrove Tuesday supper
Ebenezer United Methodist Church will have a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper on March 1 from 5-7p.m. On the menu are sausage, pancakes/syrup and apples. Cost will be donations. Ebenezer is located at 85 Nace Road, Troutville. All are invited.
Shiloh Cemetery needs donations
Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery is asking for those who have loved ones buried in the cemetery or own plots to give monetary donations to help with the upkeep of the cemetery.
If you have any questions, call 540-620-2625. Make checks payable to Shiloh Cemetery and send to: Shiloh Church Cemetery, c/o Sharon Britt, 1281 Salt Petre Cave Road, Eagle Rock, 24085.
Bowman will lead women’s conference at Colonial Baptist
Internationally known speaker and CEO of Dare for More Ministries, Reba Bowman, will hold a women’s event on March 12 at Colonial Baptist Church in Blue Ridge. Cost to attend the event is $5 and is due by March 8 by registering online at www.cbcblueridge.org.
The title of the conference is “The Fighter” and will include two sessions entitled “Three Battles” and “The Greatest Strategy for Fighting.” The conference begins at 8:15 a.m. with check in and a light breakfast. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and the conference ends at 12:30 p.m. During the break, you are free to shop at Reba’s marketplace.
For more information on Reba’s ministry, her website is dareformore.org. Teen girls are welcome to attend with their mothers. Colonial Baptist Church is located at 221 Hillcrest St. in Blue Ridge. For more information, call 977-5683.
