Starting Sunday, April 6, the Avon Congregational Church will begin accepting donations for its big rummage sale on April 11-12.
Patch Staff
|Updated Tue, Apr 8, 2025 at 8:21 am ET
AVON, CT—Before the Avon Congregational Church's big rummage sale on April 11-12, there will be what can only be described as the big decluttering from April 6-10.
That's when folks are being asked to clean out their basements, attics, and just about any room in the house of anything you want to get rid of that someone else might like.
Items to be sold at the sale include small furniture, jewelry, home décor and collectibles, housewares and kitchenwares, toys, linens, crafts, holiday items, art, antiques, lamps, gardening, small appliances, sporting goods, and more.
"We’re collecting donations April 6 - 10. Check your attic, basement, and closets for all those special items. Declutter and give old items a new life," the church — located at 6 W. Main St., Avon — announced.
People can drop off donations on Sunday, April 6, following worship service (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Monday to Thursday, April 7-10 ( from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
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In addition, drop-offs can be made evenings Monday to Wednesday, April 7-9, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The rummage sale features "quality items and unbeatable prices," wrote the church.
The sale is so big, folks from out-of-town usually show up.
"The sale is known throughout Farmington Valley for variety, quality, and tidy arrangement," wrote the church. "We are accepting all those items mentioned above. All items should be clean and in good working condition."
There are items, however, that the church will not accept.
They include: clothing, sofas or large heavy furniture, large appliances, exercise equipment, mattresses, electronics and computers, old baby equipment, televisions, VHS, cassette tapes or textbooks.
Proceeds benefit the church and the causes the church supports.
Those unable to drop off items during scheduled donation collection times can schedule an appointment by calling the Avon Congregational Church office at 860-678-0488.
For more information, click on this link.