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Dig for Forgotten Treasures During Semi-Annual First Presbyterian Fall Rummage Sale

The event will take place Oct. 9-10.

You know what they say... "One man's junk is another man's treasure."

With that in mind, what will you find at the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham's Fall Rummage Sale this Tuesday and Wednesday?

From clothing, winter accessories, jewelry and even furniture, you never know what great gently-used items you'll go home with at the semi-annual event. Nosh on soups and sandwiches, salads, cookies and the deliciously famous 'Rummage Sale Carrot Cake' while you shop.

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Put together by the Presbyterian Women each May and October, the sale is a hit with Birmingham residents and beyond. 

Proceeds generated by the event will go toward supporting local, national, and international mission projects. Those items that do not sell during the are given to local charitable organizations.

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Items for sale this year include:

  • Clothing (men, women, children's, infants)
  • Furniture
  • Toys
  • Purses
  • Hats and scarves
  • Jewelry
  • Shoes
  • Books
  • Electronics
  • Sporting goods
  • Linens
  • Housewares
  • Lamps
  • Pictures'

Donations are also being accepted for the sale. See below for drop-off times. Items that cannot be accepted are listed here.

If you go:

  • What: First Presbyterian Fall Rummage Sale
  • When: Oct. 9: 5 - 8 p.m. (gala opening night, 30 percent mark-up); Oct. 10: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Oct. 10: 5 - 8 p.m. (half-price and bag sale)
  • Cost: Free

If you want to donate:

  • Where: First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
  • When: Oct. 8: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Oct. 9: 9 - 11 a.m.
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