Bedding, linens, seasonal decorations, kitchenware and home decor are among the donated items for sale at the Lexington Community Center. The Downtown Development Authority will use proceeds from the yard sale for heating and air conditioning and other improvements to the building. (Submitted Photo)

Bedding, linens, seasonal decorations, kitchenware and home decor are among the donated items for sale at the Lexington Community Center. The Downtown Development Authority will use proceeds from the yard sale for heating and air conditioning and other improvements to the building. (Submitted Photo)

Lexington Community Center clears out items for a cause

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

About 4,500 square feet of the Lexington Community Center is filled with everything from Christmas decorations and camping gear to furniture, appliances and clothes.  Now, the Lexington Downtown Development Authority is ready to clear it out.  The DDA will hold a fundraiser yard sale from 8:30 a.m.

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