Weekend Guide, April 4 to 6

It's finally acting like it's spring out there...so don't just sit there. Get out and do something fun this weekend! (You know you want to.)

Friday, April 4

Spring Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes clothing, household items, jewelry, and more. Lunch and baked goods available too. Christ United Methodist Church, 400 West Berwick St. (corner of Seitz Avenue).  610-258-4762
Click here for a complete list of rummage sales this spring in Easton and the surrounding area.

Rummage Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Olivet United Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St. 610-258-7990

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Lessons at 7:15 p.m. $5 per person for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Jeff Bellfy & Co., Emily's Toybox: Music at 7 and 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

George Kilby Jr.: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com


Patrick Poladian: 8:30 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Chuck Schubert & Co., The Stinking Badges: 9 p.m. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square. 610-829-0360 or valencaonthesquare.com

Ali Oop's Juke Jam: 10 p.m. A funky good time, with Motown, Philly sound and more. Come on out and DANCE! La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

DJ Mikey Z: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com
 
The Great Socio: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Without George: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

TBA: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, April 5

Rummage Bag Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Something for everyone:  books, household items, toys, and lots of nice clothes, with some vintage and antique items as well. Prices are $3, $5, and $10, determined by the size of the bag. Bring a can of soup for the ProJeCt food pantry for $1 off. A bake sale will be held too to benefit the church's mission trip to the Dominican Republic this summer. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton. 610-253-4792
Click here for a complete list of rummage sales this spring in Easton and the surrounding area.

Bag Sale: 9 a.m. to noon. Includes clothing, household items, jewelry, and more. Christ United Methodist Church, 400 West Berwick St. (corner of Seitz Avenue).  610-258-4762

Spring Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 110 vendors, free admission. Proceeds benefit the EAHS Instrumental Music Program. Easton Area High School, 2601 William Penn Highway, Palmer Township.

"Spring Has Sprung!": 10 a.m. to noon. "Let’s put away our mittens, caps and coats. Let’s welcome back the leaves, flowers and birds and fly our kites high in the sky with them."  Free. Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room too. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562

Rummage Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bag day! Olivet United Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St. 610-258-7990
Click here for a complete list of rummage sales this spring in Easton and the surrounding area.

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Kiwanis Kids Weekend at the Sigal Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids pre-kindergarten through grade 12 are admitted for free. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Easton. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Easter Bunny Pet Photos: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6x4 color photo, $10. Proceeds benefit Center for Animal Health and Welfare. Pet Supplies Plus, Route 33 and Freemansburg Avenue, Easton (Bethlehem Township). 

2nd Anniversary Party: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments, giveaways, and discounts throughout the day. Forgotten Treasure Chest, 245 Northampton St. 610-829-1077 or www.forgottentreasurechest.com

Miss Maggie Sings: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Singing, guitar, percussion, poems and stories to entertain children of all ages. Suggested donation, $5. The Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  NonSynths and DJ Dogtrane from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DJ Zing from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ Kru from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ Mumbler from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Anthem, DJ: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Groovy '60s Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. With The Large Flowerheads. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Benefits the Wilson Lions Club. Strausser Community Center, 2400 Liberty St., Wilson Borough. 610-442-3230 or www.largeflowerheads.com

Eastern Hellbenders: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Steve Brosky and Jimmy Meyer: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Carye Wynn Quartet: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Michael Stephans' Super New York Quartet: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Michi Kusa with Selectronics: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

DJ Realion: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

TBA: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, April 6

Mike Lorenz: 11 a.m.  Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Spaghetti and Meatballs Dinner: Noon to 3 p.m. Wheelchair accessible, takeout available. $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, children under 5 are free. Christ United Methodist Church, 400 West Berwick St. (corner of Seitz Avenue).  610-258-4762

Kiwanis Kids Weekend at the Sigal Museum: Noon to 4 p.m. Kids pre-kindergarten through grade 12 are admitted for free. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Easton. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Artists' Talk and 15th Annual Plaid Show Awards: 12:30 p.m. Free. The Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St. Click here for more information.

Colonial Fashion Show and Tea Party: 2 p.m. Enjoy history and hospitality. Guests will be served tea with light refreshments while learning about women's colonial clothing. Several examples of everyday wear will be modeled. $20 per person. Limited seating, reservations required. 1753 Bachmann Publick House, North Second and Northampton streets. 610-253-1222

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Last updated at 4:32 p.m.

Easton Area Spring Rummage Sale List 2014

Whether you love a bargain or need one, rummage sales are a great place to find both everyday and unusual treasures for a song. Additionally, rummage sales help keep perfectly good but unwanted and unneeded items out of the landfill and the proceeds help support a number of local community programs sponsored by local houses of worship, from Little League to food pantries to literacy initiatives.

In other words, rummage sales are a win for everyone. Get gently-worn items for the kids, practically new clothes and other items for yourself and your home, or find some amazing vintage and antique oddities, usually at spare-change prices or for literally a couple of bucks for a bagful.

But being in the know is the key to finding the best sales. Run by volunteers, there is no central place rummage sales are advertised--much like the events themselves, announcements are a bit haphazard, and finding them is often a matter of luck.

This is why The Easton Eccentric publishes two rummage sale lists annually--one each spring, and the other in the fall. And, we're pretty sure both rummage aficionados and newbies alike appreciate the effort, as past lists are some of our most trafficked posts over time. So pass on the link to this list your friends, and bookmark it for yourself, and check back weekly. We'll be adding more sales and information as it becomes available.

See you at the sales!

Friday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. to noon
Rummage Sale, includes clothing, household items, jewelry, and more. A bake sale and lunch will be available on Friday only. Christ United Methodist Church, Berwick and Seitz streets, Easton. 610-252-3979

Friday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rummage Sale. Bag day is Saturday. Olivet United Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St. 610-258-7990

Friday, April 4, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rummage Sale. Plainfield Riding Club, 1053 State Park Road, Wind Gap. 610-863-4547

Saturday, April 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rummage Sale (and blood drive!), sale includes something for everyone:  books, household items, toys, and lots of nice clothes, with some vintage and antique items as well. It has not been confirmed this year, but this sale is usually run as a bag sale, with prices at $3, $5, and $10 determined by the size of the bag. Bring a can of soup for the ProJeCt food pantry for $1 off. A bake sale will be held too to benefit the church's mission trip to the Dominican Republic this summer. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton. 610-253-4792

Saturday, April 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rummage sale, featuring "hundreds of bargains in children's and adult clothing, housewares, toys, books, and furniture," plus "a tempting array of food items to purchase, including fresh baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, homemade soup, and hot dogs." Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 North Broad St. Extension, Nazareth.  610-759-0376 or www.schoeneckmoravian.org

Thursday, April 10, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, April 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rummage, Soup and Cookie Sale. Bag day is Saturday, April 12--$3 per bag. St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 305 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0830

Friday, April 11, 3 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. to noon
Rummage Sale, Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 South Main St., Nazareth. 610-759-3163 or www.nazarethmoravian.org

Friday, May 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rummage Sale, includes clothing, housewares, children's room, and more. Saturday is bag day priced at $2 per bag. First United Church of Christ, 229 Church St., Easton. 610-258-3361 or click here.

Friday, May 9,  5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Times to be confirmed)
Rummage Sale, Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton. (Palmer Township) 610-253-2510 or www.palmermoravian.org

Friday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Times to be confirmed)
Rummage Sale, First Moravian Church of Easton, 225 N 10th St, Easton. 610-258-6317 or www.firstmoravianeaston.org

Love rummage and other charity sales? Bookmark this page and check back weekly. We'll be adding more sales and information as they're announced.

Last updated on Thursday, April 3 at 11:31 p.m.

Weekend Guide, September 27 to 29

One thing you can definitely say about Easton--there's always something interesting going on, and this weekend is no exception.

Friday, September 27

Rummage Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday is bag day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Olivet United Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St. 610-258-7990 Click here for a list of upcoming rummage sales in the Easton area.

AAUW Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Includes books, DVDs, CDs and tapes. Bag days today and tomorrow. Eddyside Poolhouse, Route 611 North and East Lafayette Street. Click here for more details.

Greek Festival: 4 to 11 p.m. Traditional homemade Greek foods, dancing, music, more. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, South 20th Street and Hay Terrace, Wilson Borough.

The Dan DeChellis Jazz Duo: 6 p.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

Kid's Fashion Show: 7 to 9 p.m.  A showcase of local designers and models hosted by 6ABC Action News co-anchor Alicia Vitarelli. Tickets are $25. Crayola Experience, 30 Centre Square. 610-515-8000 or www.crayolaexperience.com

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Lessons at 7:15 p.m. $5 per person for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Live in the Square - Christopher Dean Band: 7:30 p.m. Groove, funky soul and blues. Last Live in the Square concert of the season! Free, sponsored by the Easton Main Street Initiative. Centre Square.

School of Rock Presents MTV Unplugged, DJ Menson: Band at 7:30 p.m., DJ at 10:30 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com
 
 FON (Family OUT Night): 8 p.m. to midnight. LGBT social with complimentary buffet. Featuring DJ April spinning up some old school jams. Free, much be 21 to attend. La Pazza Bar, 13th and Ferry streets. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com 

Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyk: 8 p.m. Thatcher on guitar and vocals, Van Wyk on electric violin. Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 South Third St. 610-829-2101 or www.mesamexican.com

Lelica and BD Lenz: 8 p.m. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square. 610-923-5141 or www.valencarestauranteaston.com

Sal Ritz & Joe Mixon: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Naked Jake: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

DJ Mikey Z: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Phonics: 10 p.m. An audio visual extravaganza with Josh Fink--always an amazing show.  Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

DJ Riske One: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, September 28

Easton Farmers' Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The oldest continuous open-air in the United States. Centre Square. www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Lehigh Valley Knife Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Buy, sell, and display knives, new antique, rusty, factory, custom, hunting, military, swords, daggers, folders, Bowies, razors, sharpeners, books. Admission is $6 per person, ages 12 and under get in free. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-253-2745 or www.paknifeshow.com

Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Craft fair, corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, Easton Municipal Band plays at 2 p.m. Raub's Farm, 1459 Tatamy Road, Palmer Township. www.raubsfarmmarket.com

Rummage Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bag day! Olivet United Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St. 610-258-7990 Click here for a list of upcoming rummage sales in the Easton area.

2nd Annual Fall Plant Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Selection to include trees, shrubs, perennials, along with pumpkins and decorative gourds. Proceeds benefit the West Ward Neighborhood Partnership. 630 Northampton St. For more information, click here.

AAUW Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Includes books, DVDs, CDs and tapes. Bag day--today is the last day of the sale. Eddyside Poolhouse, Route 611 North and East Lafayette Street. Click here for more details.

Pocono Greyhound Adoption Event: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Palmer Park Mall, Management Office, Route 248 and Park Avenue, Palmer Township. 570-856-0377 or www.poconogreyhound.com

Jacob Nicholas House Tour: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour one of the few buildings in Easton remaining from the colonial era. $5 per person. Jacob Nicholas House, 5th and Ferry streets. www.sigalmuseum.org

Fall Festival: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts, games, food and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 610-253-1541

Greek Festival: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Traditional homemade Greek foods, dancing, music, more. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, South 20th Street and Hay Terrace, Wilson Borough.

Safe Harbor Annual Regatta: Noon to 2 p.m. More than 1,000 toy boats are expected to race down the Bushkill Creek in this annual fundraiser for Easton's Safe Harbor homeless shelter. Also includes pony rides, a K9 demonstration, a tricky tray, and other fun activities. Boats can be purchased for $5 apiece, and prizes will be awarded to those whose boats place in the race. Penns Pump Park,  just off Northwood Avenue and Bushkill Drive, Palmer Township. 610-258-5540, www.safeharboreaston.com or click here for more details.

Museum Day Live! at the National Canal Museum: Open noon to 5 p.m., free admission and $5 canal boat rides with a Museum Day Live! ticket. Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road. 610-923-3548 or www.canals.org or click here to download a Museum Day Live! ticket for free. Click here for more about Museum Day Live! and a list of participating museums.

Museum Day Live! - "From the US Sanitary Commission to the American Red Cross": 1 p.m. Kathy Coddington discusses the history of the United States Sanitary Commission and other civilian relief efforts  during the American Civil War and their influences on Clara Barton and the formation of the American Red Cross after the war. Free. The Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. www.sigalmuseum.org

Spaghetti Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m. $8 per person, $6 for children ages 6 to 12, free for kids 5 and under. St. John's Lutheran Church,  2745 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. 610-252-3571

School of Rock Presents MTV Unplugged, Lou Franco Project, DJ Jesse Funk: SOR at 5 p.m., Lou Franco at 7:30 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m..  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Family YMCA Fall Fete: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy hearty hors d'oeuvres along with wine and beer, live music by BC Combo, with a silen auction. Evening attire/black tie optional. $40 per person, $80 per couple. Proceeds benefit the Family YMCA youth day camp. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. www.familyymca.org

Dance: 8 to 11 p.m. With music by King Henry & The Showmen. $10 per person. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098

Andy Killcoyne & Friends: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Titi Bamberger: 9 p.m. Gypsy jazz straight from France. No cover. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

Jealous Monks: 9 p.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

The Ultra Kings: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Will Kiss Band: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Karaoke with Nort: 9 p.m. Rip Van Winkle's Pub, 3700 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 610-258-8873

ReaLion: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Modern Romantz: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

"Dance-a-Palooza": 10 p.m. With a DJ, blazer required for men, dress to impress. Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 South Third St. 610-829-2101 or www.mesamexican.com

 

 Sunday, September 29

Lehigh Valley Knife Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buy, sell, and display knives, new antique, rusty, factory, custom, hunting, military, swords, daggers, folders, Bowies, razors, sharpeners, books. Admission is $6 per person, ages 12 and under get in free. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-253-2745 or www.paknifeshow.com

Pocono Greyhound Adoption Meet and Greet: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sam's Club, Receiving Appointments, 3796 Easton-Nazareth Highway, Easton (Lower Nazareth). 570-856-0377 or www.poconogreyhound.com

Basket Bingo: Doors open 11:30 a.m., bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. Refreshments available. $20 per person. Williams Township Fire Company, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. 610-559-8693

DJ Brad Scott Smith, DJ Mumbler: Noon to 4 p.m., during brunch. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square. 610-923-5141 or www.valencarestauranteaston.com

Greek Festival: Noon to 6 p.m. Traditional homemade Greek foods, dancing, music, more. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, South 20th Street and Hay Terrace, Wilson Borough.

BC Combo: 5:30 p.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

Save the Date!

 The Easton Garlic Festival will gloriously stink up the Centre Square next Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cooking demos, free samples, food, beer and wine, live music, crafts, and lots of other fun and amazing garlicky delights are all part of the event.  Click here for more details or visit www.eastongarlicfest.com  Oh, and did we mention that Easton Eccentric editor and publisher Christina Georgiou is one of the emcees? Come say hi! See you there!

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Easton-area Rummage Sales, Fall 2013

Not just for those who need to pinch their pennies, rummage sales are an extremely enjoyable way to find unusual treasures as well as everyday items for a song and also help support a number of local community programs, from Little League to food pantries to literacy initiatives, all of which many Easton area religious organizations help support through their various fundraising efforts, which include these sales.

And, if you care about the environment, know too that rummage sales help keep perfectly good but unwanted and unneeded items out of the landfill, too.

In other words, rummage sales are a win for everyone.

But being in the know is the key to finding the best sales. Run by volunteers, there is no central place rummage sales are advertised--much like the events themselves, announcements are a bit haphazard, and finding them is often a matter of luck.

This is why The Easton Eccentric publishes two rummage sale lists annually--one each spring, and the other in the fall. And, we're pretty sure both rummage aficionados and newbies alike appreciate the effort, as past lists are some of our most trafficked posts over time.

So, be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly! We'll be adding more sales and updating this as more sales are announced!

Happy saling!

Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14
Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Kitchen also open both days. First Moravian Church, North 10th and Bushkill streets. 610-258-6317

Saturday, September 14
Parking Lot Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plus food, refreshments, and bake sale. Faith Community Assembly of God, 3000 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer Township. 610-258-0858

Saturday, September 21
Rummage Sale: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and baked goods will also be available. Arndt's Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Road, Palmer Township. 610-253-3732

Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28
Rummage Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Saturday is bag day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Olivet United Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St. 610-258-7990

Saturday, September 28
Crop Walk Rummage and Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Thomas United Church of Christ, 902 E. Macada Road, Bethlehem. 610-868-9167

Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5
Rummage Sale: Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, with bag day on Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, household items, jewelry, more. Bake sale and lunch available as well on Friday only. Christ United Methodist Church, Berwick Street and Seitz Avenue. 610-258-4762

Saturday, October 5
Deacons' Rummage Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All day bag sale. Blood drive from 9 a.m. to noon too. Proceeds benefit local charities. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St. 610-253-4792

Saturday, October 5
Annual Fall Rummage and Bake Sale: 8 to 1 p.m. Features hundreds of bargains in children's and adult clothing, housewares, toys, books, and furniture, plus a tempting array of food items, including fresh baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, homemade soup, and hot dogs. Proceeds benefit church's programs. Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 North Broad Street Ext., Nazareth. 610-759-0376

Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12
Huge Rummage Sale: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Men's, women's and children's clothing, toys, baby items, jewelry, purses, shoes, games, household goods, electronics, holiday decorations, linens. Kitchen offers food/baked goods. Bag sale starts 11 a.m. on Saturday. Palmer Moravian Church Fellowship Hall, 2901 John St., Palmer Township.

Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12
Fall Rummage and Bake Sale: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Bag sale is 10:30 to noon on Saturday. Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 South Main St., Nazareth. 610-759-3163

Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12
Annual Rummage Sale: Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the bag sale beginning at 11 a.m. Forks UCC, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown. 610-759-5676

Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2
Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Food and bake sale too. First United Church of Christ, 27 N. Third St. 610-258-3361

Is your organization having a sale in or around the Easton area? Email us the details to be added to this list! (It's free!)

Last updated on October 1 at 9:20 p.m.

Spring Brings Rummage Sale Bargains

Along with the blooming of flowers, every year spring brings the season of amazing  bargains in the form of rummage sales.

Not only an opportunity to pick up some unique, or just necessary, items for a pittance, these annual charity sales also help support a number of worthy local causes, including community outreach programs, children's athletic leagues, and youth groups, to name a few.

And, by choosing gently-used items over new, you'll also be doing the planet a favor. For a lot of rummage sale offerings, like books, DVDs, and durable goods, it really does make a lot of sense, as well as good "cents". Many of the goods are actually new items, too, as donors often gift church sales with unwanted gifts and things they bought but then never used.

Rummage sales are also a lot of fun, as one never knows what one may find, from antique and vintage items to an eclectic mix of clothes (including great bargains on kids' items) to just plain useful stuff, like toys, tools, books, and more. Home baked goodies and lunch are also often available.

It's never too late to pop in on an open rummage sale either. The last day or hours are often when bag sales are held. For anywhere from a dollar to $3 or so, you can usually fill a grocery bag full of whatever you fancy, completely guilt free, since it not only goes to a good cause but is probably the least you'll ever pay to go shopping. And, due to the chaotic nature of these sales, some of the best stuff is still on offer at the end, having been missed by the crowd of early birds

We'll see you at the sales!

Love rummage and other charity sales? Bookmark this page and check back weekly through the end of May into early June. We'll be adding more sales as they're announced.

Friday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m. to noon (Bag sale day!)
Rummage Sale, plus a bake sale and lunch available on Friday.. Christ United Methodist Church, Berwick and Seitz streets, Easton. 610-252-3979

Friday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rummage Sale, St. John's UCC of Howertown, 22 Atlas Road, Northampton Borough. 610-462-6137

Saturday, April 6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"Trash & Treasures" sale,  $3 bag sale from 1 to 2 p.m. Includes community vendors as well. New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St. (Across the street from Redner's), Palmer Township. 610-253-1541 or 610-258-0453

Thursday, April 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, April 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Bag sale day!)Rummage Sale, lunch and food available too. Wesley United Methodist Church, Miller Street and Potts Avenue, Phillipsburg, NJ. 908-859-4325

Saturday, April 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rummage Sale, all day bag sale, priced at $3, $5 and $10 depending on the size of the bag you choose to fill. Sale includes something for everyone:  books, household items, toys, and lots of nice clothes, with some vintage and antique items as well. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton. 610-253-4792

Thursday, April 18,, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rummage, Soup and Cookie Sale, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 305 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0830 or www.stpetersriegelsville.org

Friday, April 19, 3 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. to noon
Rummage Sale, Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 South Main St., Nazareth. 610-759-3163 or www.nazarethmoravian.org

Saturday, April 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thrift Sale, household items, knickknacks, children's toys, and more. St. John's Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton. 610-258-6119

Thursday, May 2, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, May 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to noonRummage, Soup and Bake Sale, $3 bag sale begins at 1 p.m. on Friday and runs through the 
end of the sale on Saturday. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 500 Hillcrest Blvd. ,
Phillipsburg, NJ. 908-859-1479

Friday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rummage Sale, includes clothing, housewares, children's room, and more. First United Church of Christ, 229 Church St., Easton. 610-258-3361 or click here.

Friday, May 10, 4 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rummage Sale, bake sale too. St. John's UCC of Farmersville, 8065 William Penn Highway, Palmer Township. 610-432-9793

Friday, May 10,  5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 11, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rummage Sale, Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton. (Palmer Township) 610-253-2510 or www.palmermoravian.org

Friday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Bag sale day!)
Rummage Sale, Olivet Presbyterian Church, Northamptom and North 11th streets, 610-258-7990

Friday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Bag sale day!)
Rummage Sale, First Moravian Church of Easton, 225 N 10th St, Easton. 610-258-6317 or www.firstmoravianeaston.org

Friday, May 31, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 1, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rummage/Yard/Bake Sale, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer Township. 610-252-2258 or www.standrewselca.org

Is your organization or house of worship planning a rummage or other charity sale this spring? Or do you have information about a great sale that's not on our list? Email us-- if it's within reasonable reach of Easton, we'll list it here, free of charge.

Last updated on Thursday, May 16 at 8:54 p.m.

Weekend Guide, October 12 to 14

Easton's most comprehensive guide to what's happening over the weekend, in the city and beyond. Published every Friday!

Friday, October 12

Fall Fair/Bake Sale/Flea Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Andrew's ministries. St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer Township.

Annual Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Forks UCC, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown. 610-759-5676

Tunes at Noon - Easton Echo: Noon to 1 p.m. Weather permitting, free, sponsored by Easton Main Street. Centre Square

Fall Rummage and Bake Sale: 3 to 7 p.m. Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 South Main St., Nazareth. 610-759-3163

Huge Rummage Sale: 5 to 8 p.m. Men's, women's and children's clothing, toys, baby items, jewelry, purses, shoes, games, household goods, electronics, holiday decorations, linens. Kitchen offers food/baked goods. Bag sale starts 11 a.m. on Saturday. Palmer Moravian Church fellowship hall, 2901 John St., Palmer Township.

Lou Pompilio: 8 to 11 p.m. Valenca, 62 Centre Square. 610-923-5142 or www.valencaonthesquare.com

Sal Ritz & Joe Mixon: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Karaoke with Nort: 9 p.m. Rip Van Winkle's Pub, 3700 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 610-258-8873

ReaLion: 10 p.m. Reggae beats. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Time Relapse: 10 p.m. Age restricted show, no minors. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Saturday, October 13

Fall Fair/Bake Sale/Flea Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Andrew's ministries. St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer Township.

Huge Rummage Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Men's, women's and children's clothing, toys, baby items, jewelry, purses, shoes, games, household goods, electronics, holiday decorations, linens. Kitchen offers food/baked goods. Bag sale starts 11 a.m. Palmer Moravian Church fellowship hall, 2901 John St., Palmer Township.

6th Annual Easton Farmers' Market Apple Day: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Apple printing, apple pie and dessert contest, apple pie eating contest, apple samples, market vendors, music by Chuck Schubert from 10 a.m. to noon. Centre Square. www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Annual Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a bag sale beginning at 11 a.m. Forks UCC, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown. 610-759-5676

Fall Rummage and Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to noon. Bag sale begins 10:30 a.m. Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 South Main St., Nazareth. 610-759-3163

MaGiK Studio Gallery Art Show and Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held over through the month of October! Retrospective of works from the 1980s and 90s. 34 Sebring St., just off Pine Street between South Fifth and Sixth streets. 610-990-6999

Antiques at the Sigal 2012: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for antiques from some of the finest mid-Atlantic dealers, located in the exhibit halls and galleries of the Sigal Museum. Show admission is $7 per person. 10am - 2pm Antique appraisals by Ray Hartzell, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $10 per item appraised. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Easton Public Library Southside Branch Halloween Pirate Special: 11 a.m. A’hoy mates, dress up as pirates and sail into the South Side Branch Library. Listen to pirate stories, make a pirate bandana, take away to your cove booty bags. Free, advance registration required--call the library at 610-258-3121. 401 West Berwick St., Room 102.

Fall Festival: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts, games, food and more. New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 610-258-0453

Roast Beef Dinner: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, cole slaw, dessert, coffee and tea. $10 per person, $4 for children 6 to 12; children 5 and under eat free. First Moravian Church, Tenth & Bushkill Streets, 610-258-6317

"Heaven on the Delaware" art exhibit and opening reception: 6 to 9 p.m. Featured work will reflect the Delaware River and, following the reception, will be displayed at Suddenly Samantha, Easton hair salon and art gallery (140 Northampton St.) through the first week of December. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-559-8590

Haunted Easton Zombie Pub Crawl: 7 to 11 p.m. Enjoy a night of drink specials, munchies and a hauntingly good time. Pubs include Black & Blue, Porters', Slainte, Latino Heat, Lafayette Bar, Drinky's and more. Advance tickets are $20 apiece, available at all participating pubs and the Easton Main Street office. Tickets at the door, $25 per person. T-shirt included! The crawl begins at Rivals Sports Bar, 5 Lehn's Court. For more information, visit www.hauntedeastontour.com

Texas Hold'em: 7 and 9 p.m. Free. La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Jordan White: 8 p.m. Leaf Restaurant Cigar Bar Lounge, 90 Mort Drive, Forks Township. 610-559-1336 or www.leafcigarbar.com/events

Erin McClelland: 8 to 11 p.m. Valenca, 62 Centre Square. 610-923-5142 or www.valencaonthesquare.com

Cross Cut Saw: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Space Station Beyond with Dave Johnsen: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Elwood James Band: 10 p.m. Age restricted show, no minors. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Rocky and Friends: 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Sunday, October 14

Antiques at the Sigal 2012: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for antiques from some of the finest mid-Atlantic dealers, located in the exhibit halls and galleries of the Sigal Museum. Show admission is $7 per person. 10am - 2pm Antique appraisals by Ray Hartzell, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $10 per item appraised. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Spaghetti and Meatballs Dinner: Noon to 3 p.m. Wheelchair accessible, takeout available. $6.50 per person; $4.50 for children 6 to 12. Christ United Methodist Church, Berwick & Seitz Ave. 610-258-4762

Cat and Dog Adoptions: Noon to 3 p.m. Petsmart, 3794 Easton-Nazareth Hwy., Lower Nazareth. 610-767-7096

Second Annual Wilson Area High School Drama Club Golf Scramble: 1 p.m. $80 per person, includes greens fee, cart, dinner, prizes and beverages. Rain or shine. Whitetail Golf Club, 2679 Klein Road  Bath. 610-837-9626 or click here for registration form.

"skin shift" Book Release party: 2 to 5 p.m. Reading and book signing of poet Matthew Hittinger's new release "skin shifts" as well as an introductory reading by Easton area poet, Beth Seetch.  Mercantile Home, 140 Northampton St. 610-258-4046 or www.mercantilehome.com

Open Mic Hosted by Jim Stocker: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

 

 

Save the Date!

The inaugural "Monsters' Ball" will take place 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. Tickets for the masquerade ball cost $20 in advance; $25 at the door. For more information, visit www.hauntedeastontour.com

Are you planning an event? Did we miss something? Let us know! Email us.

Rummage Sales Offer Bargains, Support Community Efforts

Even if you're not already a confirmed rummage sale devotee, with a continuing tough economy, you're probably always looking for a bargain and ways to save some cash.

Rummage sales not only achieve both objectives, proceeds from most sales also support local community groups, including scouting groups and athletic associations, not just religious activities.

The donation of gently used items also goes a way towards keeping perfectly good property from ending up in landfills, too.

Rummage sales are their own particular phenomenon though, and a lot of people have never attended one. Perhaps it's a matter of impression--that only a certain "type" of people shop the sales, or that they're for blue-haired little old ladies.

But it's more likely that this well-kept secret just hasn't gotten out. After all, there's no one place that rummage sales are advertised. Often the extent of it is a small roadside sign or a brief announcement in a church bulletin or on the organization announcement board.

However, those in the know seek them out, and for very good reason: they offer deals you'll just never see anywhere else. And all you need is a little time and an eye for a bargain.

We've compiled a list of local sales, with a few known good ones outside of the immediate Easton area, but well within easy reach too.

So, with everything from clothing (often designer and brand names) for yourself and the kids, to household items to tools to unique vintage goods up for grabs for pennies on the dollar--and that's before the bag sales!--what are you waiting for? Often, there's even some delicious baked goods and lunch up for grabs too.

What more could you ask for? See you at the sales!
Friday, September 28, Saturday, September 29 & Sunday, September 30
Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Sunday is bag day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clothing, household goods, antiques, jewelry, toys, games and more. Our Lady of Mercy (St. Joseph) Church, Davis and St. Joseph streets. 610-252-5242

Saturday, September 29
Parking Lot Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, refreshments and bake sale too.  Faith Community Assembly of God, 3000 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer Township. 610-258-0858

Sunday, September 30
Yard Sale: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church, Macada and Jacksonville roads, Bethlehem. 610-691-0291

Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6
Rummage Sale: Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, and on Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Bake sale and lunch available too. Christ United Methodist Church, Berwick Street and Seitz Avenue. 610-258-4762

Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6Rummage Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Saturday is bag day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Olivet United Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St.
Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6
Rummage & Bake Sale: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Clothing, books, toys and more. Benefits St. Luke's UCC. Ottsville Fire Company, Durham Road, Ottsville. 610-847-5606

Saturday, October 6
Annual Fall Rummage and Bake Sale: 8 to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit church's programs. Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 North Broad Street Ext., Nazareth. 610-759-0376

Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13
Fall Fair/Bake Sale/Flea Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m both days. Proceeds benefit St. Andrew's ministries. St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer Township.

Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13
Huge Rummage Sale: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Men's, women's and children's clothing, toys, baby items, jewelry, purses, shoes, games, household goods, electronics, holiday decorations, linens. Kitchen offers food/baked goods. Bag sale starts 11 a.m. on Saturday. Palmer Moravian Church Fellowship Hall, 2901 John St., Palmer Township.

Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13
Annual Rummage Sale: Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the bag sale beginning at 11 a.m. Forks UCC, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown. 610-759-5676

Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13
Fall Rummage and Bake Sale: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Bag sale is 10:30 to noon on Saturday. Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 South Main St., Nazareth. 610-759-3163

Thursday, October 25 and Friday, October 26
Rummage, Soup and Cookie Sale: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 305 Delaware Road, Riegelsville.

Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27
Weed & Seed Sidewalk Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. 'We have a lot of Xmas decorations, lamps, household items, and clothing, shoes etc." 1201 Ferry St.

Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3
Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Food and bake sale too. First United Church of Christ, 27 N. Third St. 610-258-3361
Bookmark this page! More sales will be added as they're announced!

Is your organization having a sale in or around the Easton area? Email us the details for inclusion! It's free!

Updated on Friday, October 12, to add more sale dates.