Kick off garage sale season with the Dubuque Regional Humane Society's 15th Annual Garage Sale Extravaganza on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at the National Guard Armory located at 1015 Radford Road.

Early bird admission on Friday, March 20 is $8 to shop from 3 to 8 PM. Regular admission on Friday is $5 from 5 to 8 PM. Saturday admission is $2 from 8 AM to 1 PM, with a special $5 Bag It sale from Noon to 1 PM! Tickets are available in advance at Kinseys Campus (4242 Chavenelle Road), or at the door.

Fuel your appetite to shop with brats and hotdogs available for purchase both days. Donations of new and gently used items welcome! Drop off your items at the Armory from March 17 - 19 from 9 AM to 6 PM, and on Friday, March 20 from 9 AM to Noon. Suggested items include toys, books, videos, CDs, DVDs, arts & crafts, house wares, sporting goods, yard/garden items, toys, small electronics, and seasonal items. Please Note: We cannot accept any clothing, shoes, mattresses, large appliances, electronics (including TVs, computers, printers, etc.), entertainment centers, or encyclopedias. The DRHS reserves the right to refuse any donated item. The DRHS offers a free pick up service for large or oversized items only within the City of Dubuque limits from March 17 - 19. Please contact Ann at 563-556-5324 or email ann@dbqhumane.org to schedule a pick-up. Examples of large items include couches, chairs, loveseats, dining room sets, tables, chairs, hutches, bookcases, end tables, lamps, bed frames (no mattresses), and patio furniture.

The DRHS is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the tri-state region since 1901. Every year, the DRHS admits nearly 4,000 cats, dogs, and critters. The DRHS is committed to building life-long bonds between people and animals through adoptions, humane education, community outreach programs, and animal cruelty prevention. For more information, contact Ann Lorenz at 563-556-5324 or 563-582-6766, or email ann@dbqhumane.org