In honor of Earth Day 2013, celebrated nationally on April 22, New Canaan Country School (NCCS) will once again host its renowned Deal Days event. This community-wide tag sale, which is open to the public and attracts large crowds, will take place on Saturday, April 20. The event raises critical funds for NCCS Financial Aid.
For a fee of $10, early bird shoppers can gain access to the sale between 8:30am and 9:30am. From 9:30am to 2:30pm, admission will be free. The sale will be held in The Watson Gym on campus and free parking will be available in the school’s main lot located at 545 Ponus Ridge. Shoppers can provide payment in the form of cash or credit (MasterCard and Visa; no American Express). Personal checks will not be accepted. NCCS solicits tag sale donations from the public and all items are tax-deductible. Requested donations include:
Baby Gear: Cribs, cradles, bassinets, changing tables, strollers, carriages, bouncy seats, baby joggers, exersaucers, gyms, quilts, decorative blankets, crib bumpers.
Clothing: (placed on hangers) Men, Women, Children, Infant (exceptions: casual t-shirts, pajamas, undergarments, socks, swimsuits, sneakers, flip-flops, outdated business attire, baseball caps, hair accessories will not be accepted).
Electronic Equipment: TVs 27” or smaller with remote, radios, clock radios, boom boxes, stereo systems (complete), cameras, video cameras (only with instruction booklets), play station, x-box, Wii, DVD players. Computers if unused or in original box.
Exercise Equipment: Paired free weights, exercise/medicine balls, jump ropes (No treadmills)
Higher-end items: Antiques, silver, jewelry, art, area rugs.
Household Accessories: lamps, chandeliers, higher-end vases, platters, frames, mirrors, art, decorative pillows, decorative accessories, window treatments (panels and soft valances), fireplace accessories (nothing flammable), luggage, trunks, area rugs, fabrics, holiday decor.
Household Furniture: Sofas, tables, chairs, dressers, desks, bookcases, bed sets.
Kitchen Equipment: pots, pans, glasses/dishes/plates (in sets of 4 or more), serving pieces, small appliances (please test), sewing machines, power tools.
Linens: Designer or higher end quilts, comforters, blankets, tablecloths, placemats/napkins (in sets of 4 or more), new/unopened linens, sheets and pillowcases.
Media: CDs/DVDs (in cases), books on tape, play station, X-box and Wii games.
Musical Instruments/Equipment: Instruments, music stands, metronomes.
Outdoors and Garden: Lawn furniture, decorative garden pots and urns, garden tools, riding lawn mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, weed whackers, wheelbarrows, play houses.
Sporting Goods: Tricycles, bicycles, scooters, sleds, snow shoes, ice skates, rollers skates/blades, cleats, skateboards, golf clubs (full sets only), golf bags, bowling balls, bowling bags, tennis racquets, paddle racquets, squash racquets, badminton sets, croquet sets, baseball bats and gloves, lacrosse sticks, hockey sticks, kayaks, canoes, water skis, windsurfers, tents, lanterns, cook stoves, frame back packs, goals.
Toys: dolls, doll clothes, games (complete sets only), dress up/Halloween costumes, blocks, building toys, Lego, Duplo, Playmobil, Brio, train sets, puzzles (complete sets only), play kitchens, Cozy Coupes, doll strollers, push toys, wagons, riding toys, electric cars / Jeeps /motorcycles (Power Wheels), easels.
Vehicles: Cars, boats, motorcycles, riding mowers, tractors, jet skis, snowmobiles, ATV’s.
Back row: Gary Cramer; Cathy Butcher; Maureen McBride; Kimby Johnson; Sanny Warner; Kristin Wallis; Kelly Ambrose; Michele Jacob; Janet Scanlon; Middle: Kelley Barnett; Laura Cramer; Maureen Mayer; Debbie Green; Elaine McCarthy; Lisa Doromal; Houda Silcock; Heidi Mitchell; Tami Besaw; Front: Tracey Riccardi and Corinna Taubner; Absent: Jodi Hasbrouck; Carol Liebau; Sarah Marchand; Polly Goodyear; Stephanie Boggess; Jessica Noels; Edna Tadele-Delva; Cara Herdeg; Meg Oliver; Jennifer Nelson; Rachel Raabe; Marisa DiBiasio; Patti Dormer; Kristine Gore; Tina Jones; Claire Hunter; Allison Ryan and Brennen Strine.
Beginning April 12, donations may be dropped off at The Watson Gym on the following dates: Friday, April 12: 8am – 4pm; Saturday, April 13: 8am – 12:30pm; Monday, April 15: 8am – 4pm; Tuesday, April 16: 8am – 4pm and Wednesday, April 17: 8am – 4pm.
The Deal Days 2013 committee heads, led by event co-chairmen Tracey Riccardi (Darien) and Corinna Taubner (Stamford), include 36 volunteers representing 7 towns: Jodi Hasbrouck (Norwalk); Kimby Johnson (New Canaan); Janet Scanlon (Darien); Maureen Mayer (New Canaan); Elaine McCarthy (Norwalk); Maureen McBride (Norwalk); Gary Cramer (Wilton); Kristin Wallis (New Canaan); Carol Liebau (New Canaan); Sarah Marchand (Darien); Polly Goodyear (New Canaan); Stephanie Boggess (New Canaan); Kelley Barnett (Darien); Jessica Noels (Wilton); Heidi Mitchell (Darien); Edna Tadele-Delva (Norwalk); Tami Besaw (New Canaan); Cara Herdeg (Pound Ridge); Meg Oliver (Darien); Houda Silcock (Greenwich); Jennifer Nelson (Rowayton); Rachel Raabe (Greenwich); Kelly Ambrose (Rowayton); Laura Cramer (Rowayton); Marisa DiBiasio (Darien); Michele Jacob (New Canaan); Brennen Strine (New Canaan); Patti Dormer (Wilton); Sanny Warner (New Canaan); Kristine Gore (New Canaan); Tina Jones (Darien); Cathy Butcher (Darien); Claire Hunter (Darien); and Allison Ryan (Pound Ridge).
