Jewelry for sale at a previous May Market.
The First Parish in Lincoln will hold its May Market “Trash and Treasurers” fair on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon in the auditorium of the Parish House (14 Bedford Road).
The “white elephant” sale offers antiques, collectibles, jewelry, household goods, furniture, and much more. Shoppers who arrive before 9 a.m. can enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee while they wait for the doors to open. All proceeds go to the First Parish in Lincoln.
A tradition at First Parish in Lincoln since 1981, May Market is held biennially to allow time to collect a large assortment of saleable items. Proceeds from previous fairs have funded projects such as a church kitchen renovation, the sidewalk between the church and Parish Hall, and refurbishments to the minister’s office.
“May Market is a wonderful tradition at First Parish in Lincoln and truly is recycling at its best,”said Tucker Smith, May Market committee chair. “This is at least the 20th year in which I’ve been involved. Our 2014 May Market was a record-breaker in terms of revenue, and we’re hoping for another great event this year.”
Following the fair, any leftover items are donated to Households Goods, Inc., an Acton-based nonprofit that provides donated furniture and household items to the needy. Any questions about May Market may call Smith at 781-259-9320.