Parenthesis to Throw Seasonal Consignment Sale

Calling all bargain hunters.

The Parenthesis Family Center has announced the details of its seasonal consignment sale and fund-raiser.

For sale will be gently-used fall and winter clothes, with sizes to fit newborns through fashion-conscious 16-year-olds.

"There's an incredible community benefit," said Kathy Kern, executive director of Parenthesis. "You can buy a season's worth of clothes for a few dollars."

Organizers say they will also sell non-seasonal clothing, maternity clothes and bedding.

While baby and toddler items such as highchairs, swings and rocking chairs will be available, organizers said they'll no longer be selling cribs and car seats.

The event kicks off with a VIP sale on Oct. 1 at 405 S. Euclid Ave.  

Tickets to the pre-sale cost $20 and can be purchased by calling Parenthesis at 708-848-2227. 

The public consignment sale takes place the following morning, Oct. 2, at the church.

The regular sale run from 9-11 a.m. that Saturday. The half-price sale takes place from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Admission to both sales is free. 

Money raised at the sale benefits the group's Morning Family Program. 

Looking to get involved?

You can put children's gently-used clothing on consignment and receive 50 percent of the profits from the item's sale, organizers said.

Parenthesis will also accept donations, which can be dropped off at the agency during the week of the sale. Here is a list of the drop-off dates and times:

• Wed., Sept. 29: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Thurs., Sept. 30:  9:30 a.m.-12 p.m; 1-4 p.m.; 6-9 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 1: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Sale organizers can also arrange to pick up donations, which are tax-deductable, from Sept. 20-24.

Parenthesis' Christina Coghill has more information about donations and pick-up times. She can be reached at ccoghill@parenthesis-info.org

The group is also seeking volunteers to help before, during and after the event. Volunteers will get first crack at shopping before the doors open to the public.

Those interested in volunteering should send a message to judi@peanutspalace.com for more details.