Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Rachel H and Katie M

‘Tis the season for consignment sales! We have a great list below of all the Triad sales going on this weekend, but first off, we want to focus on our Smarty Sponsor, the Children’s Boutique Resale. Start gathering your clothes now to prepare to consign at this one-of-a-kind event! This is a semi-annual sale that is now preparing for the sale of fall/winter items. This year you can also buy and sell boutique maternity clothing as well as Halloween costumes. CBR has a very unique shopping experience where you will find beautiful children's gently worn designer, boutique and smocked clothing at fantastic prices! CBR’s motto is “Wear it. Love it. Pass it on!”

The Children’s Boutique Resale prides itself on making selling convenient and profitable for busy moms. There are no admission fees or registration fees. You keep 60% of your profit! They do not have a 1/2 price sale day, so the price you list is the price you will receive! You are not required to volunteer to work a shift. You will simply tag your items (or use their tagging service) and drop them off on Thursday, October 1st between 9am-4pm. As a consignor, you are invited to shop a preview sale that night from 6-8pm. The sale will be open to the public Oct. 2-3.

The sale keeps growing and is happy to announce that this year’s new location will be 1214-C Reynolda Road in Winston-Salem (formerly If It's Paper location). If you have a unique kid-friendly business that you would like to promote at the sale, you can do so with a booth this year. Limited spaces are available, so call Kari at 765-4975 to secure your spot. For all the details concerning CBR, please visit the website here, or email Kari Allison at emmaafter@yahoo.com. Register now to consign! Whether you are a consignor or a shopper, you will love, love, love this sale!

As for the rest of Smarty scoop, read on and on. There is lots going on!

Friendly Avenue Baptist Church Consignment Sale
Friday, Sept 11 9:00 a.m. - 8:00p.m, and Saturday, Sept 12 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, 4800 W. Friendly Ave., GSO
336-292-3578

First Presbyterian Church Consignment Sale
Friday, Sept. 11 from 9:30 am to 7 pm, Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 am to Noon (half-price sale on Saturday)
First Presbyterian Church, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro
336-373-0445

First Christian Academy & Preschool Consignment Sale
Thurs, Sept 10 from 6-8; Fri, Sept 11 from 8-2 & 5-7; Sat, Sept 12 from 8-12 (Half price sale on most items)
1130 North Main St. in Kernersville (on NC 150 between Oak Ridge and Kernersville)
Cash, checks, Mastercard & Visa accepted. 336-996-7388

KidShare’s Fall & Winter Sale
Friday, September 11th through Sunday, September 13th.
Neil Bolton Home and Garden Building, LJVM Coliseum/Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, W-S
If you would like to make 65% profit on your gently used baby and kids items please e-mail us at kidshare@triad.rr.com and let us know that you are interested. You can use the same consignor number that you have in the past, so that it is easier for you to tag items as you pack them away. We do still have a few volunteer shifts available and would love to have you help. All volunteers are invited to our pre-sale on Thursday, September 10th from 5-8 p.m. Thank you in advance for your consideration as our event would not be successful if it were not for our Consignors & Volunteers!!(336) 723-7211

111th Annual Central Carolina Fair
See dates and times below
Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Lee St., GSO
Featuring spectacular rides, carnival food and games, thousands of exhibits brought to you by local 4H groups, the Carolina Feather Fanciers poultry show, Sandhills Rabbit Fanciers rabbit show and wholesome family entertainment and attractions for everyone. Adults, $5; children 10 and under, free. Single ride tickets $1. Friday, Sept. 11 5-1 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 12 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 13 1-11 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 14–Friday, Sept. 18 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 19 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 1-6 p.m. Phone: 336-373-4386.

SciWorks’ Fall Laser Shows
Friday, September 11
SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S
Showing laser shows each night featuring "The Beatles in Laser" 7 p.m., "Pink Floyd –The Best of Echoes" 8 p.m., "Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon" 9:15 p.m. and Led Zepplin 10:30 p.m. $6 per show or $10 for two shows on same night. Phone: 336-767-6730.

St. Paul's Church Kids Consignment Sale
Friday 9 a.m.–8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, GSO
Shop the sale for quality fall/winter clothing sizes infant through 20), toys, games, books, bikes, baby equipment, furniture, strollers, gently worn shoes, car seats, in-season maternity wear and much more. Phone: 336-294-4696 ext 250.

Twin City Mother of Multiples Consignment Sale
Saturday, September 12th, 7am - Noon
Parkway Presbyterian Church, on Silas-Creek Pwy at Yorkshire Rd, W-S
It's that time of year again...our club is having another HUGE sale which will include FALL and WINTER clothing, (for infants, toddlers and children of all ages), maternity clothing, toys, books, equipment...the list goes on. It is open to the public so be there early - we usually have a large crowd.

Lewisville United Methodist Church Clothing Exchange
Saturday Sept. 12th from 8am – 1pm
Lewisville United Methodist Preschool, at the intersection of Lewisville-Vienna Rd and Shallowford Rd, W-S
Half-price sale on Monday Sept. 14th from 9:30am – 11am and 5pm-8pm.

Christ Community Consignment Sale
Sat Sept 12 ONLY from 8 am to Noon, and from 1 - 4 pm
Christ Community, 369 Air Harbor Rd., GSO
336-288-2365

Character Meet and Greet
Saturday, September 12 at 11 am
Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S
Meet a beloved storybook character during one of our Character Meet and Greets. You will hear a story about the character, play some games, and do a craft activity. Parents, bring your camera! Free with museum admission, $7. Phone: 336-723-9111.

Cookie Mouse at Greensboro Children's Museum
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Greensboro Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO
The loveable character Cookie Mouse will be visiting GCM this weekend. Appearances throughout the day. Come see what happens if you give a mouse a cookie! Free with museum admission, Saturday, $6 and Sunday, $3. Phone: 336-574-2898.

BOOKMARKS Festival of Books
Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 9:30 am to 5 pm
Downtown Arts District, Sixth and Trade Streets, W-S
Fifth annual book festival featuring a mix of local, regional and nationally renowned authors encompassing the range of literary genres, performers, reading-related exhibitors, plus a variety of food vendors. Young Readers Corral features kids book-related activities and guest authors. Free.

Corn Shuck Doll Making
Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.
High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP
Phone: 336-885-1859.
Discover how Native Americans and early Quaker settlers used things from the natural environment to make toys. Costumed interpreters will show you how to make your own corn shuck doll to take home. $1 per doll.

Early Expressions - Sign with Your Baby Workshop
Saturday, September 12 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
O’Baby Organics, 33 Miller St., W-S
Discover the real secret to communicating with your baby. This workshop is based on the award-winning Sign with your Baby® program. Parents and children are invited to attend this interactive time of learning, signing, and singing. Expectant parents, as well as parents and caregivers of newborns through 3 years old are encouraged to participate in this workshop with their children. Registration required. $35 includes workshop and "Sign with your Baby" book. Phone: 336-624-8723.

Healthy Kids, Happy Smiles
Saturday, September 12 from 10 am - 2 pm
Lake Jeanette Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry , 3901 N. Elm St., GSO
Join the Triad Smarty Pants team at this community health event featuring registered dieticians from UNCG, Eagle Physicians Pediatricians, American Cancer Society, Greensboro Children's Museum, YMCA, Greensboro Fire Safety Education with fire truck and a bounce house. All proceeds benefit Guilford Interfaith Hospitality Network. Free refreshments, games and activities as well as door prizes including a Wii family game set. Free. Phone: 336-286-0200.

N.C. Literary Festival
Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, outside Bynum Hall and South Building, Chapel Hill
Children’s activities and authors will be featured as well as 13 children’s storytellers, authors and illustrators will take the children’s main stage. The fun will begin with the Kids Character Parade at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, led by character mascots and children's authors. Children are invited to dress as their favorite book characters and join the procession. Recommended for kids 12 and under. Free. Phone: 919-962-8589

Our Lady of Mercy School Rummage Sale
Saturday, September 12 from 8 am to 2 pm
Our Lady of Mercy School, 1730 Link Road, W-S
Community rummage sale to raise money for new computers for the school. Great buys on gently used and new household goods, tools, toys, games, small appliances, holiday items, Halloween costumes, baby equipment, sporting goods, exercise equipment, ladies accessories, and books. From noon to 2 p.m. you can come and fill a paper grocery bag for just $5. There will be a bake sale, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes too. Free admission.

The Pregnant Pause
Saturday, September 12 from 11 am to 2 pm
Oak Hollow Mall, HP
This fun and interactive event includes a Diaper Derby, Fashion Show, Mommy Mixer, raffles and giveaways all led by Fox 8's Julie Luck. Registration required for the Diaper Derby. Free food and beverages. Free. Phone: 336-883-0650 x230.

The Winston-Salem Air Show
Saturday, September 12 from 10 am to 5:30 pm
Smith Reynolds Airport, 3801 N Liberty St., W-S
The annual Air Show offers a weekend of family activities and displays such as aerial demonstrations, live music, simulators, helicopter and airplane rides, children's activities, static display aircraft, food and beverages, souvenirs, historic aircraft and much more. $11 advance/$15 gate; 12 and under, free; Military: $6 advance/$10 gate. Phone: 866-728-4200.

Pooches in the Pool
Sunday, September 13 from 4 pm to 7 pm
Dave's Mountain Tennis and Swim Club, 1988 Berkley Lane, Asheboro
Let your dogs get wet and wild to celebrate the end of summer with Ruff Love Dog Rescue's canine and people party. Doggie swimsuit contest is at 5 p.m. Entry fee is $5 per person (dogs free!) and includes a sandwich, chips and drink. Dogs get to go in the pool! All proceeds benefit Ruff Love, which finds homes for homeless dogs. Phone: 336-880-5431.

And for all you consignment sale junkies, a TSP reader wrote us to say she started a web site with her mom to map and sort all of the sales this season! Please take a look at her site and be sure to bookmark it! It's http://consignmentmommies.com.

What else did we forget? Let us know in the comments below!

Posted by Triad Smarty Pants at 5:00 AM