By Ruth SOWBY

It was standing room only on the first day (Aug. 3) of Assistance League Glendale’s annual Christmas sale at its Glendale clubhouse at 314-A E. Harvard Street. Just like at the butcher shop and bakery, numbers were handed out to limit the number of shoppers into the store per hour. But once in, it was Christmas heaven! Holiday accessories, dolls, silverware, jewelry, trees, books, and clothing – if it had a Christmas theme, it was found there. Customers were leaving with boxes filled with items purchased for pennies on the dollar. All were looking for the coveted green sticker that meant the item went for a dollar.      

ALG VIP Sylvia Kowal was the gal in charge. She juggled shoppers and merchandise with aplomb. This year marked the greatest amount of Christmas items donated to the League. Estimated proceeds of $3,000 will help fund the League’s charities such as Operation School Bell, Senior Neighborhood Fellowship lunches, and scholarships totaling $7,000 for deserving high school and community college students.   

Christmas will continue at Thrift Alley to encourage customers to stop by.