Clear out your closets and get ready to bargain, Litchfield Park is gearing up for its city-wide "Community Garage Sale." On April 20, from the crack of dawn until 5 pm, residents within the city limits are invited to hawk their unwanted goods from the comfort of their own driveways. An initiative that's part cleanup and part treasure hunt, the event is a call to declutter and pass on those once-loved items.
In a press release, the city announced that no permits are needed to participate but, all eager sellers are encouraged to list their addresses online – that way, bargain hunters know where to find the goods. Signage is being regulated to ensure minimal disruption, so sellers, take note – the size limit caps at a modest 2 ft. x 2 ft., and signs can be planted one day prior. For those planning to set up shop, just remember, signs need to be freestanding; don't even think about decking out city property with your flashy "for sale" notices.
According to the city's statement, it's all about sustainability – find a new home for the old lamp instead of sending it to the landfill. And in case Mother Nature decides to rain on the parade, don't count on a rain check – there's no alternative date lined up.
For those scratching their heads over the dos and don'ts of garage sale signage, you can plant those signs in easements along street curbing but keep them at least two feet from the curb. And for goodness' sake, when the sun sets on April 20, make sure those signs disappear with the daylight. Any lingering signs come dusk are a strict no-no, and the city made it clear they aren't in the business of providing signage, so you're on your own there.
If you've got questions or need to get into the logistical weeds of it all, the Litchfield Park Events Team is on standby at [email protected], or if you're the old-fashioned type, give them a ring at 623-935-9040. Whether you'll be unloading your attic treasures or wandering the streets in search of deals, the Community Garage Sale could be this spring's highlight for penny pinchers and environmentally conscious citizens alike.
