By Ruth SOWBY

The Assistance League Glendale (ALG) added a month to collect even more donations for its annual Christmas sale held at its chapter house on Harvard Street in Glendale. The three-day sale began on Aug. 21. Early shoppers were divided by numbers to mark the order they could enter the Clubhouse. Stained glass windows provided a striking background showcasing thousands of stocking stuffers, ornaments, gift wrap, plush toys and much more. Pricing began at 50 cents and didn’t go much higher.

ALG Christmas Chair Hermineh Babayan began collecting holiday items in June. Generous ALG members opened their garages for storage. In charge of holding tables was ALG Parliamentarian Marcie Haug. If over-flowing baskets could not contain all the goodies, tables were on-site to hold merchandise before checking out.  

Eagle Rock resident Alana Jones said, “I put the sale dates in my calendar a year in advance, so I don’t miss it.” 

The only man in the room, Bobby Gaffnney, said he comes to the sale every year.           

Donations come from ALG members and the community. Last year sales proceeds were $5,000. ALG members hope to exceed that amount this year. 

The ALG was founded in 1943. Its philanthropies include scholarships to local  students; Authors & Illustrators school visits; and Operation School Bell that provides donations of school supplies.