Find Deals Around San Ramon On National Thrift Shop Day

SAN RAMON, CA — If you love a good bargain, hunting for vintage treasures, or giving new life to gently used items, you’ll want to mark your calendar for National Thrift Shop Day this Sunday, Aug. 17.

The annual celebration is a chance to explore second-hand stores, support local nonprofits and score deals in and around San Ramon.

Thrift shopping isn’t just about saving money: it’s also about sustainability. Buying second-hand keeps usable items out of landfills and reduces the demand for new goods, which means less waste and fewer resources used in manufacturing. Plus, many thrift shops are run by charities, so your purchase may help fund job training, shelters, community programs or other local services.

Goodwill in Southern California is marking the occasion with a weeklong promotion that kicked off earlier this week and will continue through Sunday. Shoppers can visit a local Goodwill store to enter for a chance to win “fabulous prizes.”

“There’s no better time to find unique treasures and support your community,” Goodwill officials said.

In the Bay Area, Goodwill is offering 50 percent off in-store items on Saturday, Aug. 16. The chain is also offering ideas in several areas of Northern California on how to spend a low-cost day after shopping.

“After you’ve bagged your treasures, round out the adventure with a few no-cost ways to enjoy the local scenery, share time with family or friends, or impress your out-of-town guests,” Goodwill San Francisco Bay said.

From Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17, The Salvation Army Thrift Stores in California will celebrate National Thrift Shop Day with a weekend-long sale offering 50 percent off all regular-priced clothing.

Shoppers can browse racks of unique and affordable finds while enjoying savings on everything from dresses and tops to jeans, the chain said.

Here are a few local thrift shops in and around San Ramon you can check out this week:

Danville

• The Thrift Station, Discovery Counseling Center, 486 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville, Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Walnut Creek

• Discovery Shop, 1538 Locust St., Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Garret Thrift Shop, 1530 3rd Ave., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Savers, 1997 Tice Valley Blvd., Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Goodwill, 2536 N. Main St., Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Hospice Thrift Shoppe, 1536 Newell Ave., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Leftovers Thrift Shop, 2281 Olympic Blvd., Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Rescued Treasures, 1270 Newell Ave., Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 12-4 p.m.

Pleasant Hill

• Salvation Army Thrift Store, 1806 Linda Drive., Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Dublin

• Savers, 7117 Regional St., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Livermore

• Tri-Valley Haven Thrift Store, 116 N. L St., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Shepherd's Gate New Life Store, 4014 East Ave., Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• St. Vincent de Paul Thrift, 1817 Second St., Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Goodwill, 1374 Railroad Ave., Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m, Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• JAK Wear, 136 S. L St., Sat. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.