It’s time again for the super gigantic garage sale by the Hilo Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association.
This year’s super-sized event is slated for 7-11:30 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 4) at Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Ave. in Hilo.
“Every year we are blessed by the truckloads of donated items which are generously donated by church members and friends,” said garage sale co-chairwoman and BWA president Karen Maedo.
Maedo says the sale will feature kitchenware, which includes Japanese bowls, plates, platters, small appliances, knick knacks, etc., as well as many other items such as books, toys, games, household goods, clothes for everyone, fabric, purses and jewelry.
And it will all be on sale at bargain prices, she said.
There also will be limited craft items made by many talented BWA members that will be on sale.
Everyone is encouraged to come early for the best selection of goods.
Admission to the sale is free, and there is ample parking.
The annual garage sale is the biggest project for the BWA. Funds raised during the event enable the organization to make substantial monetary contributions toward minor and major projects at the Hilo Betsuin.
In the community, the BWA donates walker bags and lap blankets to Hale Anuenue, Life Care Center, Legacy Hilo and Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Members also volunteer at the Peanut Butter Ministry, Blood Bank of Hawaii and Project Dana, and they participate in many islandwide activities.
BWA’s lifelong dedication to living the Dharma has extended far beyond the kitchen and temple into the larger community.
For more information, call Maedo at 935-3506 or Jane Iida at 345-1718.