mcc sale time in fresno

as usual, it's another busy weekend in fresno. there's tons of live music, there's roller derby, and there is the mcc sale over @ fresno pacific.

i've blogged about the mcc sale in the past, but it's always good to throw things out there. the sale, which is actually called the west coast mennonite relief sale and auction is put on by the mcc, or mennonite central committee. the sale & auction are used to fund the work of mcc worldwide. the sale takes place every year over @ fresno pacific.

i jokingly refer to the event as the big mennonite yard sale, but i really do like the idea of people trying to raise money and change the world. since it's a yearly event, it also takes on a family reunion type feel as well. i know that if i head over there on saturday i will see a ton of classmates, people i met before or after college, and even some actual relatives.

my favorite part of the sale is the used books. you can find all sorts of strange books, outdated ideas, and funny titles. and, you can find some really good books. some of my best art books were purchased at the sale for cheap.

others consider the food to be the best thing about the sale. i dig it, but since my wife's mennonite, i occasionally get to eat the best mennonite foods at home.

so, if you have some free time on saturday, why not head over to fresno pacific, eat some good grub, maybe bid on a quilt or something, check out the world crafts in the ten thousand villages tent, and support good works worldwide.

btw, my buddy travis oberg will be playing music @ the sale from 11:45-12:45 in the cafeteria.