Final Countdown to Auction 2009

We are within the last week before our big 2009 Auction. Some of our auction items can be seen here on this blog, but many more are better seen in person. Here is a prime example. This is a gem stone of Paint Rock Agate, from the Paint Rock River. It is artistically crafted with sterling silver mount and decorations. This pendant necklace is one of our prizes of the auction. Please come by Sunday, 4-October 2009 to see this an other fine auction items.

New Auction Items

Three rare books have been added to our auction. Walton Boys, Gold in the Snow, by Hal Burton. The Ultimate Fake Book; Country Music Songs. The Classic Tales of Beatrix Potter, F. Warne & Co.







We will have a variety of Alabama made canned goodes. BlackJack Crushed Tomatoes, Alabama Sunshine Table Syrup, Heaton Peacan Farm Vidalia (R) Onion Rance Dressing and Pecan Honey Butter, Wicklers Sandwich Relish. Mmmm.




Pictures of Americana examples; Country Store. And two matted Norman Rockwell














Gone Fishing - We have nice fish related auction items. Come on by and see.







This is the top of a beautifully hand painted antique chest. Painted top, sides, and pulls, by Kathy Molizon 2008. Detail is beautiful.

Auction Item Addition

We started gathering items for our big auction this fall. We will post pictures here when we get them in. Remember, you can donate to our auction. Please see us at our monthly gatherings and yard sales in the valley.

This is a painting by an Alabama artist, Betty Sims. This painting is currently in our store, and can be seen at our monthly yard sales. It is even nicer in person.

CORRECTION - March Kickoff meeting Second Sunday

We will meet the second Sunday for our Kick-off meeting. See you 8-Mar!

Paint Rock Valley 2009 Kick Off Meeting

Y'all are welcome to join us for a planning meeting before our yard sale year starts. We'll meet the first Sunday of March to kick off the new year for the Paint Rock Valley History Project. Location is same as our monthly yard sales. We'll be there 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. We will discuss our "First Sunday" yard sales, a special April event, and the big auction scheduled for October. Also, we'll do some organizing of the store.

This is a great opportunity to get involved with our group. We are friendly and inviting. You'll hear great tales of the valley years gone by, and maybe some from yesterday.

See you Sunday, 1-March, 2009 in the beautiful Paint Rock Valley.

We have a 19" color tv to donate to the Pain Rock Valley auction.
It is about 15 years old or so and works great.
Jan & Gary Sweetapple
Alabaster, Alabama

AUCTION 2009

GREAT NEWS

We are hosting a fabulous Auction in the Fall of 2009. Please join us for this spectacular event.

Sunday, 4-October, 2009. View auction items from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Live auction from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

For additional support to the Paint Rock Valley History Project of the Jackson County Historical Association, you could donate items to be auctioned, or volunteer to directly support our auction. In the process you can educate some of the other volunteers on the history of the valley, or hear new stories.

We will have monthly planning meetings leading up to the big auction event. Join us at the monthly yard sales the first Sunday of each month from April through November from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. We meet at the Old Hubert and Ruby Hall Store Building and Grounds in the Swaim Community on Co. Rd. #9 in Upper Paint Rock Valley.

We look forward to seeing you there.