by Rachel Hunter
The Greater Gouverneur Area Chamber of Commerce- sponsored Annual Community Wide Rummage Sale Weekend was held on Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14 with lots of participation from residents across the North Country and beyond.
The Greater Gouverneur Area Chamber of Commerce encouraged all residents and visitors to “shop local” and support area businesses throughout the weekend.
The Annual Gouverneur Community Wide Rummage Sale Weekend drew many North Country residents and visitors alike to the opportunity to hunt for treasures. Since the late 1800s, the Gouverneur community has enjoyed hosting successful rummage sales to support local families, community organizations, and causes. The 2024 Community Wide Rummage Sale weekend was no different, with North Country shoppers enjoying the “thrill of the hunt” at rummage sales in the newly renovated Gouverneur Village Park and at local residences.
A big attraction this year was the Joyful Givers of Macomb’s Annual Rummage Sale Fundraiser in Gouverneur to support their community projects, including Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gift ministry. There were also several local rummage sales to support local churches and their mission projects. The Silas Wainwright VFW Post 6338 held a food sale fundraiser (hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.) that was appreciated by North Country shoppers as they made their way through the Village of Gouverneur.
The 2024 rummage sale season continues in the Gouverneur community through the summer and autumn months. All those interested in advertising an upcoming rummage sale are still encouraged to encouraged to contact the Gouverneur Tribune Press, 315-287-2100, by Tuesdays at 4 p.m. or stop by the office at 74 Trinity Ave., Gouverneur.
For more information about the Greater Gouverneur Area Chamber of Commerce, visit www.GouverneurChamber.net or call 315-287-0331.