Two Weekends, Two Rummage Sales: Montgomery Churches Invite Community to Shop for a Cause
Nicholas Mistretta
MHS ’79 Cougar Sports Correspondent
Montgomery United Methodist Church’s Annual Rummage Sale Returns Oct. 16–17
BELLE MEAD, NJ — A longtime Montgomery tradition returns this weekend as Montgomery United Methodist Church hosts its Annual Community Rummage Sale on Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, offering bargain hunters a wide assortment of gently used items while raising funds for church ministries and community outreach programs. The sale will be held at Montgomery United Methodist Church, 117 Sunset Road in Belle Mead, and will feature clothing, housewares, books, home décor and a variety of other donated items. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. In addition to the rummage sale, visitors can stop by a bake sale featuring homemade treats prepared by church volunteers.
More Than 30 Years of Community Tradition
The annual event has been held for more than three decades and regularly attracts shoppers from Montgomery, Hillsborough, Princeton and surrounding communities. Organizers say the sale is about more than finding a bargain. By giving gently used items a second life, the event also encourages reuse while bringing neighbors together and generating support for the church’s charitable work. Proceeds from the sale help support Montgomery United Methodist Church ministries, community programs and outreach initiatives benefiting local families and other charitable efforts. “We love seeing neighbors come together for this event,” said the Rev. Jessica Robertson, pastor of Montgomery United Methodist Church. “It’s a chance to find great items, enjoy fellowship, and support meaningful work in our community.”
Something for Every Treasure Hunter
Shoppers can expect a broad selection of merchandise donated by members of the congregation and local residents. From clothing and books to household goods, decorations and unexpected finds, the annual sale has become a destination for those who enjoy searching for useful items, bargains and hidden treasures. The event also provides an opportunity for residents to support local charitable efforts simply by shopping.
Event Details
The Montgomery United Methodist Church Annual Rummage Sale will be held:
Friday, Oct. 16
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17
9 a.m. to noon
Montgomery United Methodist Church
117 Sunset Road
Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Additional information is available at montgomeryumc.org.
For residents looking to do a little treasure hunting, enjoy some homemade baked goods and support a longstanding community fundraiser, the annual rummage sale offers two days to shop for a good cause.
Harlingen Church Rummage Sale Returns Oct. 23–24 With Saturday Bag Day
MONTGOMERY, NJ — Bargain hunters will have another opportunity to search for hidden treasures next weekend when Harlingen Church hosts its annual rummage sale on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24.
The two-day sale will be held at the church, located at the corner of Route 206 and Harlingen Road, with doors open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Saturday will feature the event’s popular Bag Day sale, giving shoppers one final opportunity to browse the remaining merchandise and take advantage of special end-of-sale bargains.
A Weekend for Bargain Hunters
Rummage sales have long offered shoppers a chance to find everything from practical household items to unexpected treasures, and the Harlingen sale will once again invite residents to stop in, browse and see what they can discover. Whether shoppers are looking for something useful, something unique or simply enjoy the hunt, the two-day event provides plenty of time to explore. Those hoping for the widest selection may want to visit Friday, while Saturday’s Bag Day adds a different kind of fun for bargain hunters looking to make the most of the sale’s final hours.
Event Details
Harlingen Church Rummage Sale
Friday, Oct. 23
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24
8 a.m. to noon
Bag Day Sale
Location: Corner of Route 206 and Harlingen Road, Montgomery
With an early start both days and the added attraction of Saturday’s Bag Day, the Harlingen Church rummage sale offers another chance for residents to shop locally, uncover a few surprises and enjoy one of the simple pleasures of fall bargain hunting.
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