Historical September 1991 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Residents of the Rosedale neighborhood of Skinker DeBaliviere are busy cleaning out attics and basements in preparation for the annual “Rags to Riches” yard sale extravaganza, slated to open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 21. “Rags to Riches” is a bargain hunters paradise, offering shoppers the opportunity to explore for treasure in front yards spread out over 12 square blocks of the Rosedale neighborhood. “This is always a great day,” said Nancy Farmer, Executive Director of the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council. “The whole neighborhood usually turns out, along with what seems like half of St. Louis. Bargains and fun abound, as neighbors reacquaint themselves with each other and new friends are made.” Joining the fun is easy and cheap!
The registration cost for neighborhood residents who wish to hold a sale is only $15, payable to the Rosedale Neighborhood Association.
The fee covers publicity costs and logistical support for the sale.
A registration form is included inside; just fill it out and send to the SDCC. Shoppers get the best deal, however. Entry is free and the bargains are unlimited! And plenty of backyard barbecue gourmet food will be available for purchase all day long at “Rags to Riches” headquarters in front of the Kingsbury Animal Hospital at 420 N. Skinker.
For information contact Nancy Farmer at 862-5122.
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Original tenth annual Rags to Riches notice and registration form, September21, 1991.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1991.
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Original source: SD_Times1991_09.pdf, printed page(s) 1, 6; PDF page(s) 1, 6.
