Happy Great Brookland Yard Sale Eve!

All systems are go for the Great Brookland Yard Sale! Tomorrow, Saturday May 7th from roughly 10am-2pm (individual sales may vary) there will be over 80 individual yard sales all over our neighborhood. Also, don't miss the 40 sales tables set up in front of St. Anthony’s School. The forecast calls for a perfect spring day - 72 degrees and mostly sunny.
Remember, you can print the yard sale map by clicking on the link below the map to the left. Yard Sale locations will have a small supply of maps to assist you as well. Want a map downloaded to your smart phone? Scan this QR code ---->

Questions?: Send an email to BrooklandCivic@yahoo.com

Come early, stay late, find great deals and buy lots of stuff!

Good Eats at the GBYS

We know you're going to work up an appetite while your bargain hunting. While there are a number of cafes, restaurants and take out places in Brookland, we want to let you know about some special GBYS day eats:

The Guildfield Baptist Church will be selling fish, chicken, hot dogs, funnel cakes and homemade pies and cakes and more (1023 Otis Street NE).

One of the many tables at St. Anthony’s School will be serving homemade St. Louis Style BBQ! Items will include ribs, grilled BBQ chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, mac and cheese, homemade coleslaw, corn muffins and lots more! Check out the entry on the map for more info. Time: 9 a.m. until dusk. (corner of 12th and Monroe/Lawrence)

The DC Chocolatier is having special giveaways just for the Great Brookland Yard Sale. Stop by for free samples of premium Dove Chocolate (3115 12th St. NE)

Awesome GBYS Coverage at Brookland Avenue Blog

Check out the thorough and colorful coverage of the GBYS on the Brookland Avenue Blog. If you haven't checked out this blog before, please do so, it's a great resource for those of us in the Brookland community.

Over 80 Households Signed Up!

Last night we hit a milestone. Actually, we are way over 80 households, if you cound that several yard sales are combine multiple households - and last we heard there will be 20 or more tables at St. Anthony's. GO BROOKLAND!

GBYS Google Map Improvements

FYI, the GBYS Google map has been updated by changing the "pushpins" to numbers, which makes it easier to identify yard sales. We also made the numbers correspond to clusters of houses in order to make it easier for shoppers to make their way around efficiently. Big thanks to Astrid Joehnk for working on the Google for many hours.

City Paper Ad

Many thanks go out to the Menkiti Group for sponsoring this GBYS ad in the City Paper.

70 and Partly Cloudy - We'll take that gladly!

So far the forecast is holding, with only a 10% chance of rain on GBYS day(Saturday May 7th).

Free Cold GBYS Cider!

Our neighbor at 912 Irving Street NE says to stop by for some FREE cold cider on GBYS day. We just ask that you be sustainable & bring your own cup.

Free Chocolate Samples at the GBYS!

How awesome is this? Special giveaways just for the Greater Brookland yard sale! Stop by The DC Chocolatier's GBYS table for samples of delicious, premium Dove Chocolate products. Just in time for spring & summer - she will have White Chocolate Lemon cupcakes, a tasting of chocolate BBQ sauce and iced Chai. Also, learn how to host a tasting party for your friends or start your own chocolate business. The DC Chocolatier will be at 3115 12th St. NE.

69 and Sunny!

The weather forecast for the GBYS is looking great! Keep those fingers and toes crossed that it stays that way.

GBYS on the Radio!

Shani, the treasurer of the Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association, will be interviewed for about five minutes about the GBYS on WPFW 89.3 FM this Friday at 9:40 am. Many thanks to Gloria Minott, host of the Metro Watch program, and WPFW for giving us the air time and the plug!

GBYS - Back to Basics

The Great Brookland Yard Sale is right around the corner! Here is some basic info:

WHAT IS GBYS?: The Great Brookland Yard Sale is a set date for Brookland residents to host concurrent yard sales. This year, the GBYS is organized by the Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association (BNCA).

WHEN IS IT?: Saturday May 7th from 10:00 AM until 2:00PM (individual yard sale times can vary)

RAIN DATE: Sunday May 8th

WHERE IS IT?: All over the neighborhood, in individual seller's yards! Also, there will be over 20 sales tables set up in front of St. Anthony's School on 12th St. NE between Lawrence and Monroe. Please see the map to the left of this post for individual addresses and information.

WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?: Send an email to BrooklandCivic@yahoo.com

Ribs, Ribs and More Ribs!

Wondering what you might eat while shopping till you drop? One of the tables at St. Anthony's School (corner of 12th and Monroe/Lawrence) will be serving homemade St. Louis Style BBQ! Items will include ribs, grilled BBQ chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, mac and cheese, homemade coleslaw, corn muffins and lots more! Check out the entry on the map for more info. Time: 9 a.m. until dusk.

Over 50 Households Signed Up!

Now that we have hit such a great milestone, we need to make sure the word gets out!

We have been working on outreach to local area blogs, free press and paid advertising in DC area local papers and Craigslist.

We can't do it alone - we need help from sellers!
1) Tell your friends, family and co-workers about the GBYS and the Brookland Blog.
2) Post a flyer in your office (if you would like a flyer to print, please email us at brooklandcivic.yahoo.com)
3) Put a free add about your individual yard sale on Craigslist.
4) Take out your own add in the post or other publication.
5) On the day of the event, place signage to direct traffic to your sales.

It’s that easy. Working as a team we can make sure that we get lots of buyers to show up! Let’s get going Brookland!

Get yer QR Code!

Scan this QR Code for instant mobile access to the GBYS Google map.

GBYS Ad is up on Craigslist!

As we get closer to GBYS day (May 7th), we are going to start kicking it up with the advertising. Today, we started posting on Craigslist. Of course, word of mouth is what we really need too! Don't forget to "like" the Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association (BNCA) Facebook page for updates!

What's better than a yard sale?

25+ yard sales! With about a month to go, the GBYS has 25 yard sales registered. Our advertising blitz will begin soon, so the more yard sales that are registered, the more sellers we will attract! Register now by emailing the Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association at BrooklandCivic@yahoo.com.

Plant Sale! Support the Garden Club at the GBYS

The Greater Brookland Garden Club is teaming up with the BNCA's Great Brookand Yard Sale for a SPRING PLANT SALE!

“Great plants at great prices and all locally grown”

When: May 7th 2011 (same as GBYS) from 10:00am - 4:00 pm

Where: Long and Foster Parking lot at 12th and Newton NE

They will be selling garden plants such as perennials, some shrubs and small trees, mostly from Brookland gardens. They will also have herbs, vegetables, flowering annuals, and some house plants for sale.

For more info contact: Mary Pat Rowan blair-rowan@starpower.net 202 526 8821 or Jo Moore 202 526 2356 jo.gbgc@gmail.com

Get On The Map!

The 2011 Great Brookland Yard Sale map is up!

Sign up by contacting the Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association (BNCA) at BrooklandCivic@yahoo.com and give us your name, address and hours of your sale. Simple as that! If you want to super charge your sale, you can also provide a list of items and pictures. The information you provide will be posted to our nifty google map to your left and will be used to create a printed map to be handed out to buyers. This will help you stand out and help buyers find your sale!

This year's GBYS will take place on Saturday, May 7th 2011. Stayed tuned for updates on this blog as well as the BNCA Facebook Page.

Great Brookland Yard Sale - Table/Space Rental

Don’t have a yard? Or don't live in Brookland or near heavy foot traffic? You can still participate in the Great Brookland Yard Sale! St. Anthony Catholic School is teaming up with the BNCA, and renting tables for $20.00, or bring your own table for a $15 fee. Tables will be on 12th Street between Lawrence and Monroe beginning at 7:30 AM. The sale generally runs from 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM.

Cash is accepted or checks may be made out to "St. Anthony Catholic School." All proceeds directly benefit the school. If you have any questions or would like to reserve a table please contact Michael Thomasian, Assistant Principal.

michael.thomasian@catholicacademies.org
(202) 526-4657, ext. 105

~~Reminders~~
- The GBYS will take place on May 7
- Get updates by "liking" the Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association's Facebook page

GBYS - Register Now!

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Great Brookland Yard Sale!

To participate please email us at BrooklandCivic@yahoo.com and include your name, address and hours of your sale. If you want to super charge your sale, you can also provide a list of items and pictures. The information you provide will be posted to a dynamic google map on line and will be used to create a printed map to be handed out to buyers. This will help you stand out and help buyers find your sale among the many we hope to occur that day.

Here is some addition info:

WHAT IS GBYS?: The Great Brookland Yard Sale, GBYS, is a set date for Brookland residents to host concurrent yard sales. This year, the GBYS is organized by the Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association (BNCA). There are three goals for the GBYS: 1) To bring people from across the city into Brookland to see what a great community we have. 2) To get all of us out and about to meet our neighbors and 3) To get rid of our stuff and make a little bit of money.

WHEN: Saturday May 7th from 10:00 AM until 2:00PM (individual yard sale times can vary).

WILL PEOPLE SHOW UP?: Thus far, the GBYS has been a very successful event. But, it takes work. Like previous years, this is a volunteer event and a lot of the coordination will be done via the Brookland Blog, the BNCA Facebook page, the Brookland Listserv, other and poster flyers. We hope everyone in the Brookland community will do our part to get the word out. As with previous years we will be marketing the sale via local press that includes: The City Paper, DC North, WTOP Funformation calendar, Brookland Heartbeat, local blogs and other paid and free media.

Individuals are encouraged to share information about the GBYS with their neighbors (especially those who aren’t on the internet!), other neighborhood list serves, with local churches, your office-mates and so on. As in previous years, we will create a dynamic map of the yard sale and make it available to print for each yard sale to distribute to your shoppers. Last year the attendance was strong and it was a great event. Of course weather and other factors will play into attendance. But what do you have to lose?

TIPS: We can create the event and conditions favorable to the yard sale, but can’t guarantee that those attending will want to buy what you are selling. However, participants who provided more details about their yard sale – items for sale, pictures, etc, tended to have more traffic and sold more things. Location helps too; those on the edge of Brookland got less traffic than those in the heart of Brookland.

WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A YARD? In past GBYS events, local churches made tables available at a nominal fee ($20 or so) for those without yards so that they would have a place to sell their items. We have inquired with these same groups and hope that they can continue this tradition, we will keep you posted.

Save The Date!

Hello Great Brookland Yard Sale enthusiasts!! First off, I would like to thank Andrew for doing such a great job organizing the GBYS over the last few years. BRAVO!! As you may have heard, Andrew has passed the GBYS torch to the Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association (BNCA) - and we know we have some big shoes to fill.

Ok, first things first - this year's GBYS will take place on Saturday, May 7th 2011. Ok, so we are pretty new to this, so that's all we have right now. But we promise - lots more to come! Stayed tuned for updates on this blog as well as the BNCA Facebook Page.

If you would like to contact us directly, please feel free to email us at BrooklandCivic@yahoo.com and we will try our best to answer any questions.

For more info on the BNCA, please check out our website.

Thanks, and we look forward to a super-successful yard sale!

Shani

Treasurer, Brookland Neighborhood Civic Association