After a long pandemic-induced hiatus, the much-anticipated Swannanoa Community Yard Sale is set to return in September. The yard sale, sponsored twice each year by Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa (FANS) always draws large crowds of sellers and shoppers to the Swannanoa Ingles parking lot. Due to pent-up demand, we expect the September sale will be the biggest one ever. The tentative date is Saturday, September 25 – mark your calendar!
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Shoppers search for treasure at the 2014 Swannanoa Community Yard Sale.
After a long pandemic-induced hiatus, the much-anticipated Swannanoa Community Yard Sale is set to return in September. The yard sale, sponsored twice each year by Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa (FANS) always draws large crowds of sellers and shoppers to the Swannanoa Ingles parking lot. Due to pent-up demand, we expect the September sale will be the largest one ever. The tentative date is Saturday, September 25 – mark your calendar!
The Swannanoa Sweep Community Cleanup, also sponsored by FANS, will take place on Saturday, April 10, from 9 a.m. – noon. Last year’s Sweep was cancelled due to the pandemic, so there’s lots of extra trash to pick up along our roadways. Please come out and join your neighbors to help clean up our beautiful community. It’s a “feel good” way to spend your Saturday morning!
To make it easier to maintain social distance, volunteers will be sent out in small groups. Folks may also choose to volunteer with their family group or “pod.” Gloves, bags and vests will be provided; wear old clothes and sturdy shoes. Meet at 9 a.m. in the Ingles parking lot, just west of the former Bank of America building (2323 US Hwy. 70) to pick up supplies and form groups. Come for an hour, or two or three. Every litter bit helps!
In order to protect the health and safety of our volunteers and the many community members who participate in our events, Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa (FANS) has made the difficult decision to postpone our scheduled spring activities until the coronavirus threat has subsided. These postponements include the Swannanoa Sweep Community Cleanup (previously scheduled for April 18), the spring Swannanoa Community Yard Sale (previously scheduled for May 16), and the Cinema on the Square Outdoor Movie (co-sponsored with the Friends of the Swannanoa Library and the Swannanoa Community Council, and previously scheduled for May 22).
We know many community members look forward to these events. We’re closely monitoring the ever-changing coronavirus situation, and will make every effort to reschedule when it’s safe to do so. Please check the FANS Facebook page for updates.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Swannanoa events, sponsored by Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa (FANS):
Swannanoa Sweep Community Litter Cleanup, Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. – noon: meet in the Swannanoa Ingles parking lot, near the former Bank of America building.
Swannanoa Community Yard Sale, Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m. – 12 noon, Swannanoa Ingles parking lot: Dozens of sellers and hundreds of buyers — something for everyone!