Society
July 16, 2019

Rummage sale to be held at church

By From JT Staff Reports

New California Presbyterian Church will be hosting a rummage sale on Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The sale is sponsored by Friendship Circle. There will be a bake sale during the event, as well.

The church is located at 10089 Industrial Parkway at Route 42 and Industrial Parkway, where the day’s even...

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