2009 Community Yard Sales

Our monthly yard sales can have anywhere from 20 - 35 sellers, depending on weather conditions and time of year. You will find everything from antiques to toys to clothing to furniture and books.

2009 Dates:

• May 23
• June 13
  
• June 27
• July 18

• August 15
• September 19
• October 3

• May Rain Date: May 30
• August Rain Date: August 29
• October Rain Date: October 31

In the event of rain, call 703/866-7171 at 4:45 a.m. to learn whether the sale is on or off.

Set-Up Time:

6:00 a.m.

Tear-Down Time:

1:30 p.m.

Sale time:

Where:

Lane Elementary School, 7137 Beulah Street, Alexandria, VA 22315. This is in the Kingstowne area near the Shoppers Warehouse grocery store.

Directions: http://www.fcps.edu/maps/lane.htm.

You Should Bring:

• Tables
• Chairs
• Sunscreen

• Bags/boxes for shoppers
• Cash/change
• Trash bags

Sales Space Description:

Roughly 9' by 16' in size (1 parking lot space)

• No electricity provided
• No tables, chairs provided
• No traffic cones, rope, etc. to mark off space provided

Bathrooms are located nearby

Pay Here :

All proceeds benefit the programs and services of the Alexandria Jaycees, a leadership development and community service organization for adults aged 21-40.

One Space: $15  |  2 Spaces $30 

Free Spaces Available To:

• Active Jaycees in VA, MD, DC - 1 free space per sale. You must email Lillian at yardsale@alexjaycees.org to reserve your space at least 2 days prior to the sale.
• Charities. 501(c)(3) organizations with a valid IRS Determination Letter can have 1 free space per sale. You must email Lillian at yardsale@alexjaycees.org to reserve your space at least 2 days prior to the sale.

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Vendor Rules & Code of Conduct:

** Any violating rules or regulations may be banned from future events.

1. All sellers must act in a courteous and professional manner while participating in this event.
2. Sellers may only set up on the designated parking lot on the date and during the time authorized by the Alexandria Jaycees. Failure to comply with this rule will result in the seller being barred permanently from future Community Yard Sales, as well as facing potential legal action by the property owners and/or the Alexandria Jaycees, Inc.
3. Sellers should not arrive before 5:45 am. Sales may not commence before 7:00 am on the day of the sales and must be completed by 1:30pm.
4. All trash and unsold items must be removed from the property by the seller no later than 2:00pm on the day of the yard sale. Failure to do this will result in a clean up fee of $25, and possible banishment from future Community Yard Sales.
5. Sellers may not park their vehicles within the sale area during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
6. The Alexandria Jaycees reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to deny participation in, and access to, the Community Yard Sale to any individual with or without reason.
7. To the extent possible, sellers may select a space of their choice within the sale site. Spaces will be available on a first come, first served basis. However, the Alexandria Jaycees reserve the right to assign all spaces and to relocate sellers if required. Sellers can only sell from the actual space rented.
8. ALL correspondence (oral or written) concerning participation in the Community Yard Sale must be directed to the Alexandria Jaycees via the 24-hour event line, 703-866-7171, e-mail yardsale@alexjaycees.org, or US mail: P.O. Box 1836, Alexandria, VA 22313.
9. Only authorized members of the Alexandria Jaycees may act as agents of the Alexandria Jaycees. Use of the Alexandria Jaycees name and/or reputation by any individual or organization not expressly authorized by the Alexandria Jaycees is strictly forbidden.
10. Sellers are responsible for reporting and paying any applicable sales tax to the appropriate state and/or local jurisdictions.
    
11. Vendors may not sell food or beverage items.

NOTE: It is extremely important that you haul away your trash and unsold items after the event, as the Jaycees have no trucks to dispose of your items. Failure to follow this rule will result in a clean-up fee equal to the cost of renting a truck if necessary; or $25 if a truck is not required.

Food/
Beverages:

The Alexandria Jaycees operate a concessions booth at each yard sale. Our lunch menu features cold sodas and bottled water, hotdogs, chips, etc. No one is allowed to sell food or beverages except the Alexandria Jaycees.

Bathrooms:

Bathroom facilities are available at this event.

Mailing

& E-Mailing List:

The Jaycees maintain a database of people who are interested in receiving monthly reminders about the yard sales. If you would like to add your name to our list, please follow the directions for how to contact us below.

Email your name, phone number and mailing address to Lillian, yardsale@alexjaycees.org. We don't sell or rent contact information.

How to Contact Us:

If you still have questions that are not answered by this website, please call the Jaycees' 24-hour recorded event line: 703/866-7171. Leave a message and someone will return your call. Or, you may e-mail the Yard Sale chairperson by sending an e-mail to yardsale@alexjaycees.org.