Annual MERR Yard Sale Set for May 19

May 10, 2018 | Posted by Kye Parsons | DelmarvaLife |

(Photo credit: MERR Institute)

LEWES, Del.- The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute’s annual yard sale is set from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at its facility on Pilottown Road in Lewes.

All funds raised during the event will go to the year-round efforts of the non-profit organization, which serves as the first response to all marine mammals and sea turtles stranding in Delaware, including food and care, veterinary bills, transportation and supplies.

MERR also hosts a number of outreach endeavors in which representatives travel to area schools to inform students about the neighboring marine mammals.

The yard sale is one of the major fundraisers for the organization, and will also feature a bake sale and refreshments throughout the day.

The yard sale at the MERR facility, located at 801 Pilottown Road, next to the Coast Guard Station, will take place rain or shine.

If you have an item that you would like to donate for the event, call 443-812-5933, or email merrinstitute@gmail.com.

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