OLD LYME-Volunteers at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme are gearing up for the annual Harvest Festival, a family-friendly event offering something for everyone, from Sept. 20 to 21.

Donations Sought

Donations for the King's Rummage Sale will be accepted Wednesday, Sept. 3 through Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon (except Sunday, Sept. 7) at the church.

Evening hours will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4 and Thursday, Sept. 11 only.

All items should be in good condition. The church is seeking furniture, housewares, sporting goods, jewelry, artwork, toys, books, CDs/DVDs, tools, linens, and

more.

Organizers will not accept clothes (except for coats), shoes, or textbooks.

For the first time, volunteers will collect winter coats for the St. Vincent de Paul organization.

Doors will be open Saturday, Sept. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Festival-goers can begin their day browsing the bargains at the Rummage Sale, where they'll find housewares and kitchen items, books, CDs and DVDs, holiday decorations, furniture, jewelry, artwork, toys and more.

The younger set can try their luck at outdoor games, such as soccer kick, hockey shot and bowling, while their family members bid on creative themed baskets, gift certificates, original artwork, and unique items at the Silent Auction.

Organizers advise visitors to come hungry so they can enjoy lunch served up by the Men's Club while being entertained by local musicians.

The festival would not be complete without homemade goodies at the Bake Sale or the pumpkins, mums, and ornamentals available for purchase at the Fall Plants & Produce stand.

On Sunday, the Plant Sale, Silent Auction and Rummage Sale return, with most rummage items marked half price.

Admission to Christ the King's Harvest Festival is free. The church is located at 1 McCurdy Road.