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The Furthering Community Unity Team and Shell Federal Credit Union will be hosting a Community Outreach Seminar for free to our members and community. There will be guest speakers from various volunteer organizations to help you learn about the different types of organizations there are and the things they do in our community. This will be a FREE seminar and all ages are welcome. The seminar will be held on April 10th at Shell Federal Credit Union in Deer Park (301 E 13th St Deer Park, TX 77536) from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. If you are a parent of a student, a student or a community member wanting to find a way give back; please join us for this fun and informational seminar. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Cheap Items to Buy at a Garage Sale

Ever heard the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”? Well that is just the case when it comes to garage sale shopping. You would be surprised by all the great things you can find at a garage sale, especially if you are fixing to go off to college.

When moving out, it is always good to look for things you might possibly need for your new place. Bowls, plates, and cups can always be found at garage sales, and they usually still look nice. The same goes for skillets, pots, and pans, which are usually very expensive to buy. So before heading to the store to blow all your cash, check out some local garage sales and see what you might be able to find first!

Although garage sales have tons of great things to buy, there are some things that you should avoid. For instance, I wouldn’t buy towels, undergarments, or hairbrushes. Things like these can carry bacteria and get you sick. These are not the only items you shouldn’t buy from a garage sale. Just use your better judgment to determine whether or not you think the used item you are buying could be dangerous to your health.

Overall, garage sales are great places to bargain shop. You might think that garage sales are just places where people throw away all of their old junk, but sometimes that isn’t the case. Usually, people don’t need the things anymore, or they just don’t have enough room for it. Whatever the case may be, you never know what you might find.

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