Mark your calendar for a treasure hunt on Saturday, Sept. 27. That's the date of the annual bazaar and yard sale at Maytown Reformed United Church of Christ (UCC), 11 E. Elizabeth St., Maytown. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

According to organizers, attendees can expect to find lots of like-new items in mint condition, all for a bargain.

"Yard sale items are varied and in good condition," said Rev. Dr. Ronnette Comfort-Butler, pastor. "They include bedding, linens, holiday items, jewelry, books, toys, collectibles, furniture, framed pictures and signs, decorative items and many quality household items. There is something for everyone! This year's items include many good quality antiques and unique artifacts."

Free coffee and doughnuts will be available for shoppers, and there will be opportunities to purchase homemade baked goods or tickets to win giveaway baskets.

"The baskets are a variety of themed baskets," Comfort-Butler said. "The winner will be drawn at 2 and does not need to be present to win."

The church has been hosting the event for many years, but this year, organizers have made a change to the pricing.

"With a few exceptions, all items are price by donation," Comfort-Butler remarked.

Holding the event provides an opportunity for church members to connect with the greater community and raise funds for church projects.

"It is a mission of the church to be a visible outreach to the Maytown community," Comfort-Butler said. "We have the bazaar every year to raise money for our missions and to provide good quality items for our community that are reasonably priced."

Proceeds from the event are used to fund mission and community outreach programs of the church.

"In the past, we have supported Raise28, our local food bank, the Cherry Street Home, shut-ins in the community and various global and local missions," Comfort-Butler shared. "We also address local needs as we are made aware of them. Each year we select different missions to support. At any time during the year, we add to this list as needed."

Maytown Reformed UCC holds worship services on Sundays at 10 a.m. Live Zoom sessions are offered for people who are homebound. Intergenerational Sunday school is held at 9 a.m. Vespers service is held on Thursday on Zoom, beginning at 7:30 p.m.