Sixth annual Clean Sweep sale to benefit environment, local nonprofits

Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:00 am

Clean Sweep, Bates College's sixth annual "garage sale" of electronics, furnishings and other goods donated by departing students, takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the college's Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St. Proceeds from the sale benefit local nonprofit organizations. The sale is open to the public, and members of the public are also invited to donate items and/or volunteer to staff the event. To learn more, please call Bates environmental coordinator Julie Rosenbach at 207-786-8367 (office) or 207-240-4626 (cell).