Spring into garage sales: Laurel Oaks kicks it off

Blue skies and warm weather mean more than just blooming flowers and tank tops.It’s good garage sale weather, too.Fun treasures and fantastic deals are waiting to be discovered this spring and summer at a yard or garage sale in the region. Whether you’re a sale junkie or the occasional bargain hunter, knowing “when” and “where” is half the battle to clinch that all important find. We can help you out with our list of some of the areas more prominent sales. As for the elbowing/racing/haggling? We’ll leave that part up to you.Good luck out there.This monthVaughnsville Community Garage Sale Day, Saturday (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)Minster Garage Sales, today through SundayLaurel Oaks Garage Sales, today and SaturdayYWCA Mom to Mom Sale, SaturdayMayColumbus Grove Community Garage Sales, May 3 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)Elderly Day Care Center’s Rummage Sale, May 7 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Allen County Council on Aging)New Knoxville Garage Sales, May 9 and 10Harrod Memorial Day Garage Sale, May 26Mount Victory Petroliana Swap Meet and Antique Car Show, May 26 (yard sales during the day)Ottoville Community Garage Sales, May 3JuneMount Victory Town Yard Sales, June 28AugustLincoln Highway Byway Garage Sale, Aug. 7 through 9Route 127 World’s Longest Yard Sale, Aug. 7 through 10Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Campground Sales, Aug. 15 through 17