Shop For Bargains & Donate Unwanted Goods At Events Coming Up Near Ditmas Park

Got a bunch of stuff piled up from spring cleaning–or need a new spring wardrobe? Check out these upcoming sale and donation events in and around the neighborhood within the next several weeks.

• If you’ve ever had a foot or leg injury but are feeling better now, you should know there will be a Crutches 4 Kids outpost set up at Community Physical Therapy (1818 Newkirk Avenue between E 18th and E 19th Streets) from Monday, May 12 to Sunday, May 18. If you need to take a car over, Uber is offering discounts to donors. Thanks to neighbor Naomi for the tip!

• The Midwood Merchants Association is hosting their annual sidewalk sale next Thursday, May 15. From 11am-5pm, shoppers can check out good from participating stores on Avenues J, M, and Coney Island Avenue, and everyone will receive a free tote bag.

• There’s a yearly clothing swap and drive coming to the PS 139 cafeteria (330 Rugby Road between Beverley and Cortelyou Roads) from 9am-2pm on Sunday, May 18. Attendees can drop off clothing, accessories, and household linens, pick some up, or make a trade. Anything not taken by neighbors will be donated. If you’re available to volunteer at the event, contact sallyontheroad@yahoo.com or 347-557-7429.

• The Ditmas Park West neighborhood yard sale will take place on Sunday, June 1 from 11am-4pm. Look out for neighbors’ cool unwanted stuff from Coney Island Avenue to the subway tracks and Cortelyou Road to Newkirk Avenue.

• Ditmas Park residents will also be holding a yard sale on Sunday, June 8 starting at 9am. Look out for goodies from E 16th Street to Ocean Avenue and Dorchester Road to Newkirk Avenue.