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Corbin Park Yard Sale, June 15

Corbin Park Yard Sale, June 15

The annual Corbin Park Yard Sale will take place next Saturday, June 15.

That’s all the info we’ve got, unfortunately. We’re assuming that it will run — as in years past — from 9am to 4pm, rain or shine.

And, assuming other details remain the same, the participating homes will span the blocks between Division and Post [map] in Emerson-Garfield — which means streets like Waverly Place, Park Place, Cleveland and Euclid. They’ll be selling everything under the sun: antiques, collectibles, baby items, books, electronics, kitchenware, linen, glassware, tools, arts and crafts, CDs and DVDs, furniture, kids’ clothes and toys.

The early weather forecast looks promising: 80° and sunny.

Trinity Cow Plop Tomorrow (June 1)

Trinity Cow Plop Tomorrow (June 1)

The 23rd annual Trinity Catholic School [map] Cow Plop takes place tomorrow (that is, Saturday, June 1) from 11am to 4pm.

Cow Plop image 2013

For the uninitiated, a cow plop lets cows do what cows do best while humans gamble on the deposits. The top prize is $3,100, and there are 50 more cash prizes to be won.

In addition to the live bovine bingo, there’s a street carnival with face painting, a mechanical bull, pony rides, arts and crafts, and pizza from Pizza Rita. The event is open to everyone, not just Trinity students, and is a great way to help raise funds for a neighborhood school.

Bingo tickets are available in advance or on the day. For more info, call (509) 327-9369.

Want to help promote the event at the last minute? Download the flyer here.

Tossed & Found Barn Sale, May 25

Tossed & Found Barn Sale, May 25

Tossed & Found is going to be holding its third annual Barn Sale on Saturday, May 25. This is the event where one of N. Monroe’s most popular vintage stores closes off its parking lot and opens up its barn. It will run from 9am until 5pm and will be held in the rear parking lot of the building [map].

BarnSale 3

For the past two years, the Barn Sale has been a cornucopia of all things distressed, vintage, antique, and retro. Some third-party vendors take part and offer their wares in addition to Tossed and Found’s ample selection of furniture, trinkets, books, signs, tools, gewgaws, knickknacks, and nostalgia items.

Oh, and please don’t park at Waffles Plus. They’ll get surly and will tow.

Emerson Community Garden Work Day, May 18

Emerson Community Garden Work Day, May 18

The Emerson Community Garden will be holding its second work day of the season this Saturday (May 18) from 1-4pm. The garden is located at 3209 N. Madison [map].

Emerson Community Garden work day, 2012

Here are some of the things they have planned:

  • Finish roto-tilling the corn bed
  • Prepare the raspberry bed for new starts
  • Build and paint signs to mark the rows of plants
  • Plant seeds and starts

A lot got done during the first work day of the season, and the EGC members are hoping this Saturday will be equally fun and productive.

If you’re interested in taking part in the work day and/or joining the Emerson Community Garden, show up on Saturday — or just call Paul or Sara Kimball on (509) 863-5133.

And in case you haven’t been by the garden recently, there’s a new sign. It looks fantastic!

Results of the 2013 Spring Cleanup

Results of the 2013 Spring Cleanup

“Garbage Czar” Karl Boldt reports that Emerson-Garfield had a great turnout at yesterday’s Spring Cleanup.

The event served about 170 residences, primarily from W Montgomery Ave northwards, and with pretty consistent representation from both the east and west of N Monroe. Karl estimates that 23 tons of refuse was collected along with two tons of clean green. The 20-yard metal recycling bin was also full by the time collection ended at 12:30pm.

The neighborhood had $6,000 in dump costs allocated to the event; overall between $4,600 and 5,000 of that money was used. Around 20 people have signed up for the large furniture pickup that will take place in June (more info on that is in the Spring Cleanup post linked above).

Karl will have more details on the results of the event at the upcoming neighborhood council meeting on Wednesday, May 8.

Thanks to Faith Bible Church for providing a location, and thanks to all the volunteers who helped in many different capacities!