KU News Release

Audio-Reader’s annual fundraising sale set for Sept. 21 and 22

LAWRENCE — Now in its fifth year, Audio-Reader’s annual “For Your Ears Only” benefit sale promises an eclectic assortment of audio products at bargain prices.

Proceeds from the sale fund University of Kansas-based Audio-Reader’s services for the blind and visually impaired. This year’s sale features more donated audio equipment than ever before, including stereos, receivers, amps, speakers, turntables, CD players, recorders and VCRs. Among the notable items: a Harman Kardon Citation V Classic Tube Amp in mint condition, an autographed Louis Armstrong vintage record set of 1920s recordings called “Hot Jazz Classics” and a custom portable studio console. As in the past, the inventory will also include thousands of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, audio collectibles, guitars, books on tape/CD and more.

“The sale wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of people in the community. They’ve given us amazing music collections and high-end equipment because they care about our cause,” said Janet Campbell, director of Audio-Reader.

The sale takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, in buildings 1 and 2 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper in Lawrence. There is a $10 entry fee Friday evening, which features live music by the Lonesome Hobos, hors d’oeuvres, prizes and first pick of the extensive inventory. Advance $7 tickets for Friday are available at Audio-Reader, 1120 W. 11th St., or Love Garden Sounds, 936 1/2 Massachusetts St. Admission is free Saturday and features children’s stories, free treasures for children and bargains slashed to half price after noon.

“We look forward to this fundraiser every year and the public does,too,” said Campbell. “It’s a fun event and a great opportunity to find vintage records or get a new CD at a great price.”

More than 10,000 audio-related products are available at this annual event. Most vinyl records sell for $1 and CDs for $3. All items have been donated throughout the year by individuals and businesses in Douglas County and the surrounding communities.

Audio-Reader is a free reading and information service for the blind, visually impaired and print-disabled with service in Kansas and western Missouri. Services are free of charge and include a radio reading service, Lions Telephone Reader, special request recording, audio description of live theater, an Internet broadcast and a sensory garden. More information is available at reader.ku.edu or by calling (800) 772-8898.

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