A weekend for bargains: Holding Court

Correction: A previous verion of this story had the incorrect dates for the Salem Greene Estates sale.

YMCA Used Book Sale set for July 19-21

It may be your last chance to take part of a 65-year tradition: the YMCA Used Book Sale. 

The sale is set for Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21, with a chance to help set up on Thursday, July 18. Book worms will descend on the Salem Family YMCA Gymnasium, 685 Court St. NE.

Fred Patron of the YMCA Service Club said this could be the last sale after a 65-year run, as the Salem Family YMCA will soon vacate its existing buildings before a new facility is constructed. The book sale's future is uncertain.

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The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday and Saturday before wrapping up Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

As always, there will be plenty of great deals on books. Nothing will be priced over $1.25. Customers can also fill a grocery bag for $3, fill a box for $5 or purchase a pre-filled “mystery box” for $4. Books that survive until Sunday will be marked down. Only cash or checks will be accepted.

The sale will feature books, puzzles, games and electronic media. Books will be sorted into around 30 categories for your shopping convenience. 

Have some time on Thursday and want to help — or want first dibs on the deals? You can sign up between 4 and 5 p.m. Thursday, July 18, to help set up the sale floor until about 7 p.m. Once set up is complete, volunteers will have 30 minutes to purchase up to two boxes of books at regular sale prices.

Volunteers are also needed to help restock tables during the sale.

For information, or to sign up as a volunteer, visit the Salem YMCA registration desk or call 503-581-9622.

Unity of Salem yard sale July 20

Unity of Salem will host its church-wide yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at 1777 Fabry Road SE.

The entrance to the church is next to the Bureau of Land Management office. Follow the yellow and white signs.

Hundreds of items will be available, including lawn furniture, household goods, clothing, pottery, indoor and outdoor plants, art, sporting goods, garden, tools and books.

Contact the church for more information at 503-364-0156.

Salem Greene Estates sale July 19-20

Salem Greene Estates is hosting its annual park-wide sale Friday and Saturday, July 19-20.

There will be bargains aplenty on items such as jewelry, electronics, furniture and tools.

The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at 4730 Auburn Road NE, between Lancaster Drive SE and and Cordon Road. Look for sale signs to direct you.

For more information, contact Tricia Hart at 503-789-3338.

Free class for care givers July 22

Oregon Care Partners will host a free class — “Safe Medication Use in Older Adults” — from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, July 22, in Building C at Salem Hospital, 875 Oak St. SE.

The class is designed to help anyone who cares for an aging adult learn about safe medication use, pain management and medication reviews, ultimately learning skills to optimize care, according to a release. This includes one who cares for a family member or a professional caregiver.

To register, call 1-800-930-6851 or go to www.OregonCarePartners.com.

Reach Lee Clarkson at lclarkson@StatesmanJournal.com.

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