Without Further Ado - the Rescheduled Ellen's Gypsy Yard Sale to Happen on Saturday, March 13th

STAUNTON, VA (03/03/2010)(readMedia)-- Thanks to two feet of snow, Goodwill Industries will now benefit from the rescheduled Ellen's Gypsy Yard Sale. The original event planned for Saturday, February 9th was postponed due to snow, and in the meantime event organizers have made arrangements for Goodwill Industries to collect unsold and unwanted items at the rescheduled March 13th happening . Most yard sale vendors are burdened with unsold and unwanted items at the end of the sale. Now those vendors will have the luxury and option of donating the treasures to Goodwill Industries. Bonnie Cheney of Goodwill Industries writes, "We would love to have the donations and could give each donor a donation receipt also if they would like. The proceeds from our sales go towards training and employing those with disabilities and disadvantages". The Staunton Recreation and Parks Department is thrilled to collaborate and assist with such a worthwhile cause as Goodwill and provide this customer service to the vendors. "Yard sale vendors can take advantage of the potential income tax write-off provided by the donation reciepts", says Claire Anderson, event organizer for Staunton Parks and Recreation Department.

More about the Yard Sale

"One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure" so goes the old addage and premise of yard sales in general. The Staunton Recreation Department is expecting a large turnout at this year's Ellen Gypsy Yard Sale. The vendor spaces for the event scheduled for Saturday, March 13th are sold out. Jennifer Jones, Superintendent of Recreation said ," Ellen's Gypsy Yard Sale has always attracted large numbers of patrons, but this year is different. The bleak economy has dictated that people have less disposable income and have turned many into smart shoppers looking for bargains." With 35 different vendors displaying and selling wares they have deemed unwanted or unnecessary , there is sure to be a large quantity and variety of affordable treasures of every type. "The economy has created this niche and we believe the need for affordable goods such as clothes and housewares will bring the community out in droves. That's the great thing about a yard sale, what is useless to one person could be very valuable to others, it's a highly beneficial form of recycling", Jones said.

Ellen's Gypsy Yard Sale is a win-win situation for the buyer and the seller. In lean times with money tight, this event is an profitable venture for the seller and for the buyer, it is an opportunity to make thrifty purchases in one clean place without the extra effort and hassles experienced when "dumpster diving "or cruising for a "curbscore". The event is free to the public. Doors open promptly at 8am - no early pickers.

The Staunton Recreation and Parks and Recreation Department organizes this cooperative event as part of their mission to use their departments' resources to solve community issues. Staunton Parks and Recreation Department: The City's Front Porch, Recreate and Live Better