Just in time for the spring-cleaning season, the Polk County Red Cross is accepting donations for their annual tag, rummage and book sale. The sale will be May 6 and 7. All donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be given upon request.

The Polk County Red Cross is asking for those treasures that you can’t (almost) be without, including any item, other than clothes, that you think has value and you are willing to part with.

Bring your donations to the chapter, located at 231 Ward Street in Columbus. Call 828-894-2700 for directions or for pick-up call 863-0493.

Items can be dropped off at any time after hours or on the weekends on the loading dock at the Red Cross. Simply drop them off, then call 828-289-4191 and someone will swing by and put everything into the building.