Historical May 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Rosedale Rags to Riches 1986 edition will take place on June 14.
A new twist this year will feature a book sale co-sponsored by the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council . and The Times.
As in past years, there will be the Men’s Liberation Bake Sale and the traditional barbecue.
The real show; however, will be the numerous yard sales throughout the neighborhood featuring treasures in search of new homes. Profits from the book sale will be donated to The Times by SDCC and it is tentatively planned that the sale will be expanded to encompass records and magazines.
On Saturday, June 7, donations may be brought to the parking lot at Kingsbury and Des Peres from 9 a.m. to noon. Pick up is also available for large quantities.
For more information call Katie Kurtz at 727-6377. Final details have not been worked out completely as we go to press.
However, Frank Burke is the chairman of the event.
He may be reached during the evening at 862-2279; Nancy Farmer will be able to provide details during the day at 862-5122. Paul Kurtz will chair the Bake Sale; call 727-6377 to volunteer to bake or work the day of the sale. Remember to mark your calendar for June 14 and plan on spending the day in the friendly confines of Skinker-DeBaliviere and becoming involved in another fine neighborhood tradition.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1986.
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