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The Citywide Garage Sale is back this year, and the Cool City Committee is excited for residents and eventgoers to participate. The sale times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 17 and Aug. 18. John Cilluffo, vice chairperson of the Cool City Committee, said sales can open on Friday, but the Cool City Committee is not going to promote that day. “We’re promoting only Saturday and Sunday,” Cilluffo said. “If there’s a rain out on Saturday, that’s why we’ll have Sunday for the makeup.” Registration can be done through the Cool City Committee’s Facebook page or in person by visiting the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Department in the Civic Ice Arena at 20000 Stephens Road. Those who sign up do not need a permit and do not need to pay the $5 fee to host a garage sale. Registration started July 5 and closes Aug. 7. Cilluffo said they had around 800 participants last year. “The average resident made right around $400,” Cilluffo said. “So I think we brought in almost over close to $400,000 last year.” Cilluffo said they will utilize a Google pinpoint map for the addresses as well as a physical copy. The pinpoint map allows eventgoers to see the addresses and plug them into their vehicle’s navigation system. Cilluffo said this year, they want residents hosting garage