Pilot Club plans sale

Posted Thursday, November 7, 2019 1:10 am

The Pilot Club of Quitman is holding a garage sale fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 8 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 9 until noon. On Saturday, all items will be half price. The sale will be held at the Masonic Lodge at 915 Hwy. 37. It will be chockfull of items to include furniture, clothing, accessories, household items, appliances, every day and holiday décor and crafting items. Doors open promptly at 8 a.m. – no early birds. Buyers will be responsible for loading their own purchases.

A photo album of some of the items can be viewed on Facebook at Quitman Pilot Club.

“Our Pilots are extremely generous with their time and their resources to benefit our community,” said President Paige Eaton. “They have given and collected some wonderful items. This is going to be a great sale full of nice things. Shoppers will find some excellent bargains, while also helping an exceptional cause.”

Quitman Pilot Club is an all-volunteer organization with the mission of educating for the prevention of traumatic brain injury and offering services to those suffering from brain related disorders, such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, and autism. Bicycle Safety, Project LifeSaver, and Special Olympics are just a few of those efforts. Other projects include support of local students through scholarships and in other ways. All proceeds will go toward those efforts.

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