The Coon Rapids Senior Center is rolling out its yearly invitation to the community with its annual Senior Bazaar & Flea Market set for Thursday, November 21. Running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Civic Center located at 11155 Robinson Drive. The event promises a treasure trove of crafts, home décor, and a plethora of baked goods. The Christmas Room is also making a comeback, offering patrons an early start to their holiday shopping. Proceeds from this event are earmarked for local charities, ensuring that shoppers are not just procuring items for their personal enjoyment but also contributing to a greater cause. The Super Senior Club is credited with sponsoring the anticipated event.
Community members are encouraged to dive into their attics and storage to donate items to the cause before the Bazaar. Sought-after items include Christmas decorations, jewelry, and books, along with other new or gently used trinkets. Organizers have specified that clothing, shoes, electronics, plants, or furniture will not be making the cut for contributions this time around. As urged by the event notice, items 'broken, dirty, have missing parts or have been boxed up for decades', will regretfully be turned away.
The Coon Rapids Senior Center has listed specific schedules for donation drop-offs designed to facilitate the smooth transition of goods from local residents' hands to the sale tables. Donation times are set over a one-week period starting from Tuesday, November 12 and culminating on Monday, November 18, welcoming contributions between 10:00 a.m. to Noon on each of the designated days. The Senior Center highlights the importance of adhering to these time slots, as volunteers will only be available to help with the offloading of donations during these windows. A warning accompanies these instructions, specifying that off-schedule donations will not be taken care of and could face weather spoilage and security risks.
For more detailed information on the Coon Rapids Senior Center’s Senior Bazaar & Flea Market, including how to donate and a full list of acceptable donation items, interested parties can visit their official website at Coon Rapids Senior Center. This community event not only gives residents a chance to declutter their homes but also to engage in an act of generosity that benefits the charitable fabric of Coon Rapids itself.
