Rotary Club of Southwick holding annual Tag Sale June 21
SOUTHWICK — For those looking for a bargain and needing to get rid of some stuff that's still in good shape and work, and help the community, the Rotary Club of Southwick's annual Tag Sale is where to be on June 21.
'You'll know what you'll find,' said Rotary Club President Bob Fox about the sale that will be held at The Southwick Florist located at 636 College Highway from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 21.
In fact, there is still one item that was brought to a tag sale a few years ago that has yet to find a permanent home: an 800-pound organ.
'We didn't want to throw it out because it has some beautiful woodwork,' Fox said. He also admitted to tinkling its ivories on occasion.
The annual tag sale is one of the Rotary Club's primary fundraisers during the year, sometimes generating as much as $1,000, Fox said.
And every dollar is used in town to continue the good works of the club does for the town and to fund one of its scholarships in honor of Helen Nadeau, a former first grade and kindergarten teacher at the Woodland School for 35 years.
Named the Nadeau Rotary Scholarship for Deserving Students, it's to remember her passion about sparking her students' creativity and instilling in them a lifelong love for learning.
Nadeau died peacefully on Jan. 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.
'Her family continues to be delighted to support deserving young students as they pursue their continued education,' said club Secretary Chris Boyd.
The club partnered with the Nadeau family four years ago to establish a substantial scholarship to be awarded to a Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District graduate each year.
The tag sale was the idea of former club member Brian Morrissey, he said.
It was originally held in the parking lot of the Gristmill Plaza, but moved to grounds of the florist shop, which also allowed it to use the business' barn, Fox said.
The club welcomes all donations of items like sports equipment, gently used household goods, books, tchotchkes, small appliances — the club has already been donated a Ninja air fryer — and pet supplies like harnesses, leashes, and dog and cat crates, and luggage, to name a few.
'Donate something that doesn't belong at the transfer station,' he said with a laugh.
Electronic items will not be accepted as a donation, he stressed.
Fox said all the items donated will be examined to ensure each is in good condition before tagging it with what, he said, would be considered a fair price.
The club is also offering space on the florist's grounds or inside the barn to families or individuals who want to hold something of a yard sale.
The cost for the space is $35, he said, and those who purchase space can keep whatever money they make.
Anyone interested in reserving vendor space or for general information can call Fox at 413-569-5962.
Proceeds from the sale will support community and youth-oriented Rotary projects.
For those who want to help, financial donations are always accepted. They can be sent to the Rotary Club of Southwick, P.O. Box 701, Southwick, MA 01077 with attention to Boyd
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