Flea market benefits UPS scholarships

Posted on March 1, 2016 0

The Women’s League Flea Market, now in its 48th year, will be staged March 19 at University of Puget Sound’s Fieldhouse in Tacoma.
The 60-plus vendors selling antiques, collectibles, vintage and upcycled items, clothing and textiles, jewelry, books, repurposed treasures, home and garden items, creative and artisans’ goods and locally sourced foods are expected to attract crowds in the thousands once the doors open at 9 a.m. Admission will cost $5 after that time. Early birds wanting a sneak peek can get in at 8:15 for $10.
The event also will feature professional evaluators who will give appraisals for a fee on treasures that people want to bring learn their value.
All proceeds from the event will support scholarships for UPS students. Last year, the flea market raised more than $31,000.
Arrangements to donate goods to be sold at the market can be made at pugetsound.edu/womensleague.
The sale debuted in 1968, but the Women’s League was founded in 1900 and has supported the university ever since.

Antiques, collectibles and home items are among the treasures that have been offered at the fund-raising Women’s League Flea Market in past years and again this year at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. (Ross Mulhausen/courtesy photo)
Antiques, collectibles and home items are among the treasures that have been offered at the fund-raising Women’s League Flea Market in past years and again this year at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. (Ross Mulhausen/courtesy photo)