By ANNA GILGOFF

Special to The Press

Bargain hunters were in their element last Saturday when a bunch of yard sales transformed New Tripoli into a shopper’s paradise.

The parking lots at the New Tripoli Fire Station and Ebenezer United Church of Christ were two locations welcoming neighbors.

Front yards brimming with one-of-a-kind finds dotted the village, inviting passersby to hunt for treasures.

All manner of items could be found at the fire hall.

Tina Tarvin found the perfect birthday gift at Wendy Bachman’s T-shirt and sweat-shirt stand.

Tarvin selected a few shirts stamped with Ocean City.

“For my best friend in the whole wide world who is turning 50,“ she explained. “Ocean City was the only place where we would vacation.”

Since she and her friend would spend every summer on family vacations there, she knew the gift would be meaningful.

A variety of Longaberger baskets lured buyers to Jill Bernhard’s table.

“All of these, I no longer use,” she said. “Some of them were stored away in my basement.”

Marjo and Robert Humbach were using their sales to support an organization they love, PA Caring Hearts, a dog and cat rescue based in Breinigsville.

“We specialize in senior animals,” Marjo Humbach said. “They’re the hardest to find homes.

The animals go into foster homes and stay there until they’ are adopted.

“Everything is donated,” she said, pointing to the many items on her table.

The couple was hoping to add to the $4,000 already raised.

At Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Boy Scouts were grilling hot dogs.

“We’re raising money for Sea Base,” said Connor Heckendorn, who wants to travel to Florida next summer with his Troop. “We picked going on a sailboat and do a bunch of activities like fishing and snorkeling.”

The money they earn is earmarked for the trip.

Tayla Rex was selling honey and honey based products for her husband, Tyler.

“He has hives all over our yard,” she said. “He makes lip balm, lotions and anti-itch creams, as well as honey.”

Susan Christ had a variety of items looking for a new home.

“I’m getting through it but I’m not taking anything home,” she said.