MCC-Blue River Staff Association garage sale

The MCC-Blue River Staff Association will be having a garage sale on Friday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, July 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. This event will raise funds for projects like the Angel Tree during the holiday season, scholarships, to help students in need, or other projects that the MCC-Blue River Staff Association undertakes.

Similar events in the past have featured a wide array of donated garage sale items, including many kinds of furniture, all in good shape, and clothing for all ages among other diverse fare. Both new and used items are often donated, so there will be plenty to choose from.

The group is already accepting “good, sale-able items... The items can be clothes, kitchen utensils, linens, things that are sold at garage sales,” according to Renee Tolson. They have already collected a large volume of books, clothing, and

MCC-Penn Valley Ambassadors to host fundraiser for Haiti

Students at MCC-Penn Valley are doing their part to help the people of Haiti rebuild their country. The Student Ambassadors are hosting a garage sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the front of the Carter Art Center & Gymnasium entrance.

"While the catastrophe that brought this country to its knees is no longer making headline news, the needs are still great," says Gwen Pate, advisor and Student Ambassadors sponsor.