The info pack for Saturday’s rain-or-shine 2009 Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale is now available.
See that item at the top of the right column of this page? That’s it.
This bible of bargains contains five pages of addresses of all participating sellers, plus a locator map and some information about what residents are selling.
Our favorite: a “giant dust ball.” Oh yeah, you know you’ll dig deep for one of those.
Click on the image to open it up in Adobe, and print from there.
If you’re a goodhearted and generous seller, please consider printing up some extra copies to make available for shoppers who need them.
Now, let’s hope for no rain and lots of activity. Have fun folks!
Let’s see: the pie dish, the roaster, the chandelier, the framed prints on the wall and the fabric for her pants. Just some of Lonnie Gordon’s yard-sale finds.
Lonnie Gordon loves yard sales. But as is often the case, the overused verb doesn’t quite capture her passion.
It’s not just that she goes to as many yard sales as she can, hitting the street every Friday and Saturday, guided by newspaper ads and satellite technology. “I’ve got GPS,” she says, beaming.
No, it’s the extent to which the things she finds have become integral and valued pieces of her world.
Pay a visit to Gordon’s 17-room house on Leighton Avenue in Red Bank, and prepare to get a curated view of her second-hand treasures. A mahogany writing table ($40). A set of wineglasses ($2). An electric skillet ($7) that she calls “the best damn thing I ever bought.”
On your toes, shoppers: the yards and driveways of Red Bank turn into a treasure-hunter’s bazaar on September 12.
It’s back!
The Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale, which debuted in 2008 with more than 150 homes participating, returns for its second edition on September 12, rain or shine.
Once again, Red Bank is expected to become a border-to-border bargain-hunter’s paradise.
On this webpage, redbankgreen will be pulling together all the information you’ll need about the sale, whether you’re a seller or buyer.
Aidan Kelly shows off some of the toys he was selling.
They came in waves, bending over tables laden with glassware, flipping through clothing hung neatly overhead in the garage, sizing up and weighing the furniture with their eyes.
These were the prospective customers of Jennifer and Dan Kelly when the couple and their two children held a yard sale at their Little Silver home in early August. And the Kellys were determined that as many of their visitors as possible take something away and leave behind a little cash.
“We’re doing this just to make some money and clean the house,” said Jennifer, eyeing the furniture in the driveway herself, and wondering whether it would find new home before the day ended. “But with furniture, you never really know.” Read More »
“You don’t get paid for sentiment,” says yard sale manager Tina Bivona.
With the national economy in a Dumpster, and the real estate market constituting something like the gunk at the bottom of that receptacle, real estate agent Anna ‘Tina’ Bivona has found a bit of a hedge for herself.
She has a sideline in arranging estate and yard sales. And given the desire for most households to generate a bit of cash, “business has really picked up this year,” she told redbankgreen last week.
Anyone can drag their unwanted stuff out to the driveway call it a yard sale, of course. But doing it right — that is, maximizing your potential return — takes some forethought, and yes, a fair amount of sweat and hustle.
“It’s fun, but it’s a lot of work doing a sale,” says Bivona, of Red Bank.
For those who missed the 2008 inaugural edition of the Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale — or were there but feel a tinge of nostalgia for it — here are some pix from the redbankgreen archive.
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Here’s a quick primer on the Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale.
What is it?
The townwide yard sale is a community-wide event in which all residents are encouraged to hold yard sales at their homes at the same time. It’s a rain-or-shine event scheduled for Saturday, September 12 from the hours of 9a to 3p — though of course you may start earlier and run later.
What’s the purpose?
It’s a way for neighbors to rub elbows in a way they might not otherwise, and for out-of-towners to see a side of life in Red Bank they might be unfamiliar with — the residential side.
It’s a way for sellers to get rid of unwanted household items, clothing and other treasures, while putting a little cash into the household treasury.
Plus, it keeps a lot of stuff out of the waste stream.
Ask any devotee of yard sales about the appeal of the endeavor, and nearly every one of them will eventually say something positive about the social aspects of mingling among strangers who, after just a few minutes of conversation, don’t seem like strangers after all.
Camera and notebook in hand, redbankgreen recently visited a handful of yard sales in Red Bank and Little Silver, and found there’s something to the idea that wandering among tables on a Saturday morning is, indeed, a pleasant way to meet people.
While we were at it, we asked folks for their thoughts about the appeal of yard sales and some of their favorite purchases over the years.
Don’t be shy. Register for the Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale to have your address and special items you’re selling included in the info packet being distributed to shoppers.
Residents who wish to participate in the Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale are encouraged to register, using the form at right.
Why register? Your $10 registration fee helps defray the cost of newspaper advertising and other efforts to bring buyers into town. Read More »
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recent comments:
Lisa: Where in the heck is the info packet that lists the sites participating?? Someone please help!
Pam: The list of sites is impossible to find on this website.
Dan: OK, I’ll bite: where is the image of the registration form?
Roger d: Does anyone know were to find the sign up, participant street map, or promotion for the sales ?
D Archila: I live on the west side and keep hearing that we won’t get enough traffic around here to make it...
03.15 - Two River Tour de Yoga concert On March 18, The band Wah! presents a concert at Rumson Presbyterian Church as part of the Two River Tour de Yoga (a promotion that includes Blue Moon Yoga of Shrewsbury, Brahma Yoga Spa of Sea Bright, Dancing Foot Yoga of Red Bank, Fair Haven Yoga and Synergy Yoga of Fair Haven). Promotion runs four days between March 17 and 20; tix and details available at any of the participating studios or at blueyoga.net.
03.16 - Train/ Butch Walker SOLD OUT! The Grammy winning, megaplatinum minted Bay Area trio is back touring on the heels of a new album, and with a newfound sense of urgency that harkens back to their earliest triumphs. They're coming to Red Bank for the first time, with Butch Walker and the Black Widows offering solid support.
03.17 - Gala Fundraiser at MCM On March 27, Red Bank's Monmouth Conservatory of Music hosts a benefit event featuring DUO PETROF, with Zatin Anatoly and Vassilieva Vlada performing on dual grand pianos; a silent auction and wine/ hors d'oeuvre reception are also included.
03.17 - Open Auditions for Red Bank Street Life Red Bank River Center is inviting talented adults and teenagers (16 years and older) to audition for this summer’s sidewalk performance series on Wednesday, March 31 at the Count Basie Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 99 Monmouth Street (2nd Floor) from 6—8pm. RiverCenter is seeking musicians and entertainers, such as mimes, clowns, magicians, jugglers, etc. to participate in the program. Each performer is asked to bring 3—to—4 minutes of prepared material highlighting his or her skills, a biography and references, if available.
03.17 - HEAD IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION at RB Library On April 7, The Red Bank Public Library hosts a presentation on living successfully with diabetes for the Spanish speaking community, presented by Merck & Co. Inc. Registration suggested; call 1.877.532.4545.
03.17 - Alpha Omega Wine Dinner Branches in West Long Branch hosts internationally recognized Jean Hoefliger in an Alpha Omega wine tasting event. $$89 includes five course seated dinner with selected top rated Napa wines at 7:30pm. Call for reservations.
03.17 - Movie at the Guild: GOYA'S GHOSTS The Guild of Creative Art hosts a screening of Milos Forman's 2006 film, with Javier Bardem as painter Francisco Goya, and Natalie Portman his muse.
03.17 - UNDERSTANDING MEMORY LOSS at RB Library On April 21, The Red Bank Public Library hosts a presentation by the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Registration suggested; call 973.586.4300.
03.17 - Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival Opening Reception All members of the public are invited to this kickoff reception for the annual celebration of young local artists, co—presented by the Monmouth County Arts Council and Brookdale Community College. More than 500 works of art will be on display at the school's Center for Visual Arts; refreshments will be served, and entertainment includes music, film and spoken word performance by participating artists. RSVP to lm@monmoutharts.org.
03.18 - HAMMETT The 1983 mystery film — a fanciful detective story with Fredric Forrest as the real life author Dashiell Hammett —screens for free at the Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch, with showings at 2 and 7pm.
03.18 - Red Bank Documentary Film Series Film critic Joan Ellis is your host as The Atrium at Navesink Harbor (that's the elegant hi—rise senior residence on Riverside Avenue) continues a free monthly series of doc screenings and discussions, with popcorn and candy on the house. Tonight it's the 1984 film THE GOOD FIGHT, a portrait of The Abraham Lincoln Brigade and the American volunteer force's struggle against the Fascists during the Spanish Civil War. Reserve by phone for all events.
03.18 - The authors of THREE BROWN EYED GIRLS As part of Women's History Month, The Red Bank Library hosts an appearance by authors Rosemary Calabretta, Rosaleen Rooney Myers and V.G. Wells, with a presentation on 'how three women from different backgrounds met, bonded, told their stories to one another, and decided to take the leap and publish their book.' Also featured will be a book signing, and a panel discussion on 'work. family, the writing process, self publishing and more.'
03.18 - CINDERELLA The students of Red Bank Regional High School (including Governors Award winning vocalist Michael Anderson as Prince Charming) present the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical of the classic fairy tale, with a cast of child performers as Cinderella's animal friends, and the tile role shared by Marie Ferguson and Patricia Blair.
03.18 - Two River Tour de Yoga concert The band Wah! presents a concert at Rumson Presbyterian Church as part of the Two River Tour de Yoga (a promotion that includes Blue Moon Yoga of Shrewsbury, Brahma Yoga Spa of Sea Bright, Dancing Foot Yoga of Red Bank, Fair Haven Yoga and Synergy Yoga of Fair Haven). Promotion runs four days between March 17 and 20; tix and details available at any of the participating studios or at blueyoga.net.
03.18 - Rock N Roll Karaoke (upstairs) The band from NYC's Arlene's Grocery hosts this popular weekly feature, in which civilian hopefuls can front a hard—rocking combo on any of a couple hundred classic rock favorites.
03.18 - Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival More than 500 works of art by area teens will be on display at the Brookdale Community College Center for Visual Arts during the annual celebration of young local artists, co—presented by the Monmouth County Arts Council and BCC.
03.19 - Girls' Night Out at Sickles Market The Little Silver landmark presents a 'Step Into Spring' event with fashion and beauty tips, healthy/delicious food tastings, gardening hints, champagne, live jazz and more. A portion of proceeds benefit the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center. 21 and over; ID required.
03.19 - Family Wii Games at MTPL Middletown Township Public Library hosts an encore session of Wii games for the whole family, in the Community Room of the main branch. Registration required; adults must be accompanied by children ages six and up.
03.19 - CINDERELLA The students of Red Bank Regional High School (including Governors Award winning vocalist Michael Anderson as Prince Charming) present the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical of the classic fairy tale, with a cast of child performers as Cinderella's animal friends, and the tile role shared by Marie Ferguson and Patricia Blair.
03.19 - Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival More than 500 works of art by area teens will be on display at the Brookdale Community College Center for Visual Arts during the annual celebration of young local artists, co—presented by the Monmouth County Arts Council and BCC.
03.20 - Gala Fundraiser at MCM On March 27, Red Bank's Monmouth Conservatory of Music hosts a benefit event featuring DUO PETROF, with Zatin Anatoly and Vassilieva Vlada performing on dual grand pianos; a silent auction and wine/ hors d'oeuvre reception are also included.
03.20 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny On March 27, Branches Catering presents a very special breakfast with the Big Bunny featuring a sumptuous morning repast as only John Lombardo and crew could conjure it. There's a candy table and complimentary photo for kids, plus a pancake station, omelet bar and more. Reservations are a must, with kids 2 and under admitted free.
03.20 - Districts 1 & 9 Get Together Red Bank Council leaders Juanita Lewis and Ed Zipprich visit Frank Talk Art Bistro for a lively roundtable discussion with continental breakfast — and you're invited to join in for this informal forum about your community.
03.20 - Choo—Choo Soul with Genevieve Straight outta Playhouse Disney, the Parents Choice Award winning duo of Genevieve Goings (as the Train Conductor) and DC Abramson (as 'her beatboxing and breakdancing engineer') put a soulful, animated spin on the ABCs and 123s of music.
The info pack for Saturday’s rain-or-shine 2009 Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale is now available.
