Nevada City Rotary “Upscale Resale” Fundraiser

Rain or Shine this show went on! And rain it did!

And you know what, the rain turned out to be a blessing because it forced/allowed us to change our loading schedule and get set up on Friday at SAEL!
Click to see Upscale Resale Photo Album
Tom with Peter Newsom our adopted hero!
 
A big thank you to our expanded Upscale Resale Fundraising team - Carolyn, Chris, Louise, Nicole, Cathy, Tom Ryan, Alison, Dan, Walt, Mai, Tally, Lynda, Robin, and EVERYONE! To all who donated and collected items and who rolled with us each step of the way -- And to our generous sponsor Tally and First U.S. Community Credit Union. To Lynn and Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, YubaNet.com, the Union and Kim and KNCO who ran special notices of our last-minute venue change. It took a lot of energy, coordination, and more to pull off! Mother Nature forced a reorganizing scramble moving us from the Ridge Rd parking lot to inside SAEL Academy, but we did it with lots of Nevada City Rotary style and fanfare!
 
We had over 100 shoppers during our opening hour and the flow continued through the morning. Then just before noon we announced our 50% close out reduction (enjoyed a much-needed pizza boost) and shopping peaked again. With well over 300 shoppers, we sold bikes, kayaks (thank you Alison), jewelry, paintings, collectibles, fine crystal, housewares, bedding, a bit of furniture and so much more! Mai’s Facebook and other media postings, along with the help of others, had people showing up looking for specific items. Preliminary reports show we exceeded our $6,000 sales goal.
 
Special Thank you's to Chris for your generous use of your home; Peter Newsom who was onsite lifting, hauling, and whatever almost every day, all day since we began!; Tom and Chris for donating the Box truck…we could not have done this without that truck; all who loaned their pickups and SUVs to haul paintings, boxes and more!!!; Others who joined the load/unload/reload, floor support, and more: Tom Milam, Dave Brown, Kelly, Dennis, Miles, Gloria Riley, Pearce, Steven, Collin, Bob Morley, Jim, Gayle, Dave, Stacy, Andrea, Kim, Tally and Colten; Plus Paul, Karen and Bob were out in the rain redirecting traffic from Ridge Road to SAEL before joining us at SAEL; Walt, Cathy, and whomever else covered the area updating and posting signage and of course, all the unknown or forgotten actions taken by so many! Cranking up, regrouping together, enjoying the camaraderie - We are truly Rotarians in Action!
 
Thank you, Nevada City Rotary, our extended family, and our fabulous community who came out in the rain to shop, support, and have fun with us!
More on the background story…
 

NEW LOCATION: SAEL Academy (formerly Nevada City Elementary)
505 Main Street, Nevada City Google Map 
Due to forecasted rain!

Rotary of Nevada City was thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to the community for an extraordinary event that promised not only fantastic finds but also an opportunity to drive positive change in our beloved community. The Rotary of Nevada City Upscale Resale Fundraiser took place on a wet, raining - even snowy Saturday, May 4, 2024.


Click image for printable Press Release flyer and accepted items.

This unique event was more than just a shopping experience;

It was a chance to make a tangible impact on the lives of local youth. Every purchase and donation directly support youth service programs in Nevada County, ensuring a brighter future for the next generation.

Thank you for our generous sponsor: First U.S. Community Credit Union

 

Nevada City Rotary Upscale Resale
Procurement of Items - click for printable list

Requested Items

  • Old Books and collector magazines 
  • Recreation, outdoor, sports equipment (Camping, summer/winter sports, organized sports)
    • Ski equipment, kayaks, camping/backpack gear, tents, coolers, popup tents, etc.
    • Kid gear i.e. bikes, kayaks, skis, helmets, ski clothes, sports balls, cleats, etc.
  • Vintage and elegant clothes
  • Clothes that are trending with teens- flannels, old jeans, North Face, Patagonia, and Carhartt, Columbia, etc.
  • Jewelry – semi precious stones, vintage jewelry (value $20 or more)
  • Vinyl records, classic movies and music (DVD, VHS, CDs)
  • Beautiful and original dishware
  • Vases, sculpted items, art 
  • Collectables - items that are sought after by collectors for their rarity, historical significance
  • Work and gardening tools in good condition 
  • Furniture

Not Accepted

  • Dated electronics, i.e. TVs, stereos, old computers, etc.
  • Chipped dishes 
  • Worn and stained clothing
  • Appliances
  • Oversized Furniture – no beds, sofas, recliners, etc.
  • Sheets, towels, bed linen, pillows, etc

Sources of Donations and Outreach

  • Rotary Clubs
  • Family friends, neighbors, 
  • Flyers at mailboxes of neighborhood kiosks
  • Coworkers
  • Churches 
  • Real Estate Agents
Have items to donate? Please submit a Donation Form.

Service projects funded:

All proceeds from the event will go to help fund the many Nevada City Rotary community service initiatives as a Club and in partnership with other organizations such as Food Bank of Nevada County, Bright Futures for Youth, and other agencies.
 
The club especially sponsors local youth programs such as youth leadership camps, academic scholarships at Sierra College and the Global Scholar grant, high school music and speech competitions and Girls Who Code -- an after school program that encourages and trains middle school girls for careers in technology. We are proud to sponsor the Rotary Interact Club at the Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning, Nevada City, and their community projects.
 
Rotary members also fly to Mexico’s rural Southern Baja to perform health screening on local students and adults. 
 

Rotarian Tasks

Carolyn Feuille is coordinating signups. Click Sign Up sheet to see task assignments.
Click image for printable flyer.