Churches plan fall sales, festivals

Churches are organizing fall sales and community events to raise money for local programs and charitable causes. Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ is collecting usable donations Oct. 18–20 for its Oct. 23–24 rummage and bake sale, with proceeds supporting church programs and charities. The Women’s Society of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk will hold a fall and Christmas decorations rummage sale Oct. 23–24. In Parsippany, the Community of St. Ann Church plans a free fall festival and craft fair Nov. 13–14, featuring vendors, a bake sale, raffles and Christmas greenery orders. Greenville Church of Christ held its Oct. 10 yard sale and pancake breakfast to benefit the Center for Family Violence Prevention.