Here is the text of the flier distributed around the neighborhood, kindly supplied by Bloomingdale resident Tynesia Smith:
BLOOMINGDALE COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Sponsored by the CADC –A not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing and maintaining Crispus Attucks Park for the entire community
Saturday May 22nd, 8AM -2PM
(Rain date: Sat June 5th)
in CRISPUS ATTUCKS PARK
The private community park between the unit blocks of U and V Streets NW and the 2000 blocks of North Capitol & 1st Streets NW in the heart of DC’s Bloomingdale neighborhood.
This year CADC is pleased to announce that the Community Yard sale is being held in conjunction with the:
Annual Health and Fitness Fair - 10AM-2PM
A Community Health and Wellness Fair sponsored by Mt Bethel Baptist Church on 1st St. between Rhode Island Ave. NW and U St. NW
WANT TO SELL? REGISTER NOW
• Dozens of sellers and loads of shoppers on an acre of green park space
• We do all the advertising and bring all the buyers to you!
• Brings your wares* and a table, set up and sell – It’s that easy!
*Sorry, the sale of food is prohibited. CADC relies heavily on revenues from its snack stand to support its ongoing activities. Thank you for your understanding.
$25 if you register before May 15th and $35 afterwards (or the day of the sale).
Register on the park’s website at www.crispusattuckspark.org or contact Tynesia at
703-973-5733 or email@example.com .
RATHER DONATE MERCHANDISE?
If you won’t be able to sell at the Yard sale, consider donating items to the “CADC Table.” 100% of the proceeds from these sales will go to park maintenance and improvement projects.
Contact Andrea at 202-986-7680 or CADCyardsale@att.net to donate merchandise.
VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM
Today’s Date: ________________
$25 per Space
(about 10’x10’) if paid on or before May 15th (Early bird discount)
$35 per Space (about 10’x10’) if paid after May 15th
Early bird discount (circle one)? Y N Number of Spaces: _____________ Total
Amount Due (number of spaces X registration fee): $_____________
Note: Sorry, we cannot supply tables. You may bring your own table(s), or are welcome to display your wares on the ground. If not using a table, we recommend you bring a blanket, tarp, or other covering in case the grass is damp.
ITEMS TO SELL*:
Please check the types of items you intend to sell (check all that apply):
___ hardware, tools
___ small appliances
___ clothing ___ home
furnishings ___ sporting goods, games, toys
___ electronics ___ jewelry ___
___ furniture ___ music (CDs, tapes, vinyl)
Please note: CADC is not responsible for unsold items at the end of the yard sale. We expect that you will leave your rented space free of your wares and debris. If you have clothing items (clothing only) that you would like to donate to goodwill, please see a yard sale attendant for the drop off location.
*Sorry, sale of food is prohibited. CADC relies heavily on revenues from its snack stand and wishes to be the only provider of food & beverages at this event. Thank you for understanding.
Check or money order should be made payable to Crispus Attucks Development Corp. (CADC) Please print this form, complete it, and return with your payment to:
Crispus Attucks Development Corp.
ATTN: Yard Sale
2015 1st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
QUESTIONS? CONTACT TYNESIA AT (703) 973-5733 OR TYNESIA27@AOL.COM
All proceeds from Bloomingdale's Biggest Yard Sale will support the park improvement projects of CADC. www.crispusattuckspark.org