The Congregational Church of Belmont will bring back its annual two-story Rummage Sale Saturday, Aug. 2, after a year’s hiatus.

Traditionally, one of the largest rummage sales in San Mateo County, the event at 751 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, will start with a paid pre-sale from 8 to 9 a.m. when guests will pay $10 to be the first to see the merchandise. Those who take part in the paid pre-sale will receive a $5 coupon good for their purchases.

The main sale will take place from 9 AM. to 5 PM
with a $2 bag sale from 4 PM to 5 PM

Sale merchandise will include kitchenware and appliances, books, clothing, children’s clothing and equipment, toys, electronics, furniture, linen, jewelry and art.

Anyone who would like to donate items for the sale should call the church office at 650-593-4547 or email us at belmontucc@comcast.net. A receipt will be provided for tax deduction purposes.

On Oct. 10, 11 and 12, 2008, the Congregational Church of Belmont will present its 26^th annual Chocolate Fest.

Twenty different vendors of chocolate wares (ice cream, gelato, brownies, cakes, cookies, truffles and candy of every sort, as well as chunks of pure chocolate) will offer samples for tasting for the 1,000 guests. Chocolate Fest will be organized in four sessions: Friday evening,
7:30-10 p.m.; Saturday afternoon, 1:30-4 p.m.;
Saturday evening, 7:30-10 p.m.; and Sunday afternoon,
1:30-4 p.m.

Guests are invited to take part in unlimited tasting, champagne and coffee, a chocolate boutique and prizes.

The Michael Medwid Jazz Trio will play all four sessions.

Proceeds from Chocolate Fest benefit outreach projects within the community (such as Samaritan House, Second Harvest Food Bank and the Interfaith Hospitality Network) as well as the effort to maintain our historic church.