Donations of Books & More Being Accepted for Emmanuel Church's Family Fair in Weston

Emmanuel Church is currently accepting donations for its 109th Family Fair, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Donations of gently used treasures for the event's various tents are currently being accepted at the parish hall.

Collection times are on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Additional collection dates on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 - 1 p.m. will begin Aug. 22.

Items in good condition are being accepted for the following booths: toys and children's books, art, collectibles, handmades, jewelry, furniture, and garden. The church is unable to accept housewares, dishes, and glassware (excluding collectibles), WHS or cassette tapes, bedding, clothing, cribs, stuffed animals, playpens, car seats, computers televisions, electronics and sports/exercise equipment (i.e. helmets, cleats, and skis are not eligible, but baseball bats/balls will be accepted. Bicycles and scooters can also be donated. A complete list of items that can and cannot be accepted can be found at emmanuelweston.org.

Drop-offs should be delivered to the parish hall on the Emmanuel Church campus at 285 Lyons Plain Rd. in Weston. Conn. (signs will direct you to the right door). All donations are greatly appreciated.

Questions may be directed to the church office at (203) 227-8565.

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