Junior League looking for gently used items for event

January 27, 2014 2:46 PM

After a recent pipe burst, the a significant portion of the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) Bargain Carousel warehouse inventory was damaged.

JLB is now asking community members to donate gently used items for this annual yard sale-style fundraiser.

"We do not want to let our community down by not having the items they need," JLB President Kara Myers said. "We are in great need of gently used large furniture items such as sofas and chairs, rugs, flat panel TVs and exercise equipment. If you or anyone you know has any of these items they would consider donating, please consider the Junior League of Birmingham."

Donations can be dropped off at the former JCPenney @ Century Plaza (Entrance 1), 7580 Crestwood Boulevard, 35210, at the following times:

Saturday, February 22: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, February 23: 1 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 20: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 3: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 5: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 6: 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

If you have large, bulky items (e.g., sofas, armoires, refrigerators, treadmills) that don't fit in a car or SUV and need them picked up, email jlbmightymen@gmail.com or call 879-9861.