The parking lot of Wrightsville Hope United Methodist Church will be abuzz with activity when the church hosts its annual Spring Fling. The event will take place at the church, 404 Hellam St., on Saturday, May 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
"We will have food stands with homemade baked goods. We'll have a table with used books, which will also have things like games and CDs for sale," said Donna Ream, co-chair of the Spring Fling committee. "We have a rummage stand with clothing, shoes and handbags. Everything we sell is either made by or donated by our church and community members."
Spring Fling also includes a plant sale. "We will have lots and lots of plants and birdhouses or other yard decorations," Ream noted. "The plant table is our biggest money maker."
Chicken corn soup will be sold by the quart or will be available by the bowl to enjoy on site. Additional food for sale includes coffee and doughnuts, as well as hamburgers and sausages. "We will have tables set up so people can sit outside and enjoy their meal," Ream said.
Spring Fling also includes an opportunity for community members to set up yard sale tables at the event. "We rent the space for people who want to sell their own items," Ream noted. "We can also rent them a table if they need one."
Proceeds from Spring Fling benefit church projects. "We are planning on using the money to replace carpeting in the sanctuary," Ream stated. "We also hope to put some of it toward a roof repair we need."
The church is home to the community food bank and also houses Phoebe's Closet, a community clothing bank. Local groups including Boy Scouts use the church space for meetings as well. The church holds services on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.
Ream said Hope United Methodist has been holding an annual Spring Fling event since the mid-2000s, although last year's event was canceled due to COVID. She encourages anyone to stop by for homemade food and to pick up a bargain or two. Mask wearing and social distancing are recommended.
"Come out for breakfast or lunch and do some shopping," she said. "It's a really nice time to get out and meet people or see people you haven't seen in a long time. It's just a fun day for the community."
For more information on Spring Fling or to preorder chicken corn soup, call the church at 717-252-2609.
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