John 3:16 holds annual yard sale

By Judith Forrest
Special to the Observer

The John 3:16 Center in Littleton held their annual Auction/Flea Market last Saturday. Auction viewing and flea market sales began at 10 a.m. and the auction started at noon. Local vendors and organizations came to see and sell. The weather was warm and clear and everyone seemed to be having a good time.

The Littleton Volunteer Fire Department sold Brunswick Stew and The Littleton Woman’s Club had a sales table. Bea Dwonch, a local craftswoman, came with handmade pocketbooks, scarves, hats and many other items. Local businesses and people had donated all kinds of items for the auction. There were paintings, furniture, baskets, glassware, china, and every item that you could think of. These items were offered to the highest bidder at bargain prices. Bidding was brisk and people loaded furniture and other items into waiting trucks and cars. The proceeds were for the benefit of the many activities of the John 3:16 Center.

The John 3:16 Center is a program of C.A.R.E., a nonprofit 501 c (3) organization. The Center provides a safe and structured environment for youth and their families to learn, grow and flourish as a family unit. The Center offers opportunities for parental and community involvement in the lives of children. It has served Littleton and surrounding communities for several years. Most programs are free of charge and open to everyone. The Center is dependent on both donations and volunteers, which are both solicited and encouraged.

The John 3:16 Center is located at 407 East Avenue, behind the car wash on Highway 158.Their mailing address is PO Box 1541, Littleton, NC 27850. You can visit their web site at www.john316center.org or telephone 252 586-1800.