It's time to get the Christmas spirit early this year as the Coalition Resale Shops prepare to hold an annual Christmas in July sale, July 24-25, when Christmas apparel, gifts and decorations will be on sale.

The event begins Friday, July 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. Coalition friends, volunteers and the public are all invited to attend. The shops will be closed that day until 3 p.m.

The sale continues Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Coalition Resale Shops are located at 1117 Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines.

For more information, call 246-9845.