We don’t have to watch an entire season of Hoarders to realize that things pile up easily. Before we know it, we have three sets of wine glasses that will never see the light of day, no matter how many wine-and-cheese evenings come our way.
So, what do we do with these items that are perfectly intact but gathering dust?
The upcoming Jumble community market at Massey Theatre’s Eighth and Eight Creative Spaces might just be the perfect solution for a summer clear-out.
The flea market and swap meet was conceptualized by New West resident and artist Julia Schoennagel as a way for the community and local seniors to sell unwanted items that may be sitting around the house or collecting dust in the garage, said Ashton Ramsay, head of engagement at Massey Theatre.
“There are a lot of New Westminsterites who live in apartment buildings or may not have the capacity to hold a garage sale. So, this is an opportunity for the community and artists to come together and sell anything and everything under one roof – whether it’s toasters, wine glasses or homemade pottery, it really is a Jumble!” said Ramsay.
Registrations are now open for the event that can accommodate about 30 vendors.
“This is the first time that Eighth and Eight has held a multidisciplinary market like this, and we’re hoping that it won’t be the last,” he said.
Jumble market will be open between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Aug. 12 and 13, at Eighth and Eight Creative Spaces, 735 Eighth Ave. Tables can be booked at $25 for one day and $40 for two days. Visit Eighth and Eight website or call the Massey Theatre administration office at 604-517-5900 to book. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 4.
