Tag Sale to Benefit Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club

The Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club's annual closet tag sale fundraiser will be held April 13 and 14, with a special preview opportunity on the night of Friday, April 12, according to the Club.

"The Club Closet Tag Sale offers an eclectic array of goods and products to please all types of shoppers from antiques for the avid collector, unique pieces for those on the hunt for that special one-of-a-kind find, designer clothing for the fashionista, and of course, steals and deals for the bargain hunter," said a statement by the Club.

Last year's sale items included a vintage Dhuri Rug, estate silver pieces, classic Waterford crystal and a rare Butler’s tray table, among much more. This year's sale items include this year’s event include a “Bedknobs and Broomsticks”-style antiqued brass headboard and footboard, suits by Christian Dior and Giorgio Armani and several designer handbags, to name a few.

Donations are currently being accepted. The Club is looking for items in mint condition, and invites anyone doing spring cleaning, redecorating or moving and who has items they would like to donate to contact Melissa Rhodes at mrhodes@glencovebgc.org.

The Club seeks to maintain "treasure trove distinction" for its sale by offering the following types of items:

• home furnishings and accent pieces 
• textiles and rugs 
• crystal, glass and tableware
• kitchen appliances and accessories 
• holiday and seasonal décor 
• high end designer apparel 
• jewelry and accessories

Items not accepted are:

• Books 
• Children’s clothing 
• Toys 
• Televisions
• Outdated electronics 
• Computers or monitors

The sale is being chaired by Betsy Gibbs, owner of Locust Valley consignment store Worth Repeating.

“We are very excited to have Betsy Gibbs involved with our Tag Sale this year. Her expertise, energy and enthusiasm will surely result in a successful event this year, which will ultimately benefit the young people we serve,” said Melissa Rhodes, executive director of the Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club.

Gibbs said she is excited to be involved.

“I am honored to be asked to do something that comes very natural to me – running a sale and giving back to the community. My parents, Dr. Stanley and Emily Gibbs were both philanthropists and I am thrilled to be following in their footsteps and helping the children of the community where I was raised and still live. I am so excited about this year’s Club Closet Tag Sale and I hope in some small way, my
participation in this event will encourage others to get involved as well,” said Gibbs.

Proceeds will benefit the programs and services the Club offers to more than 700 local children and teens.