HANSVILLE — This Saturday, the older, wiser granddad of community sales will pave the way for the monster of all rummage sales held in August. Hansville residents are emptying their basements, attics and storage spaces of antiques they no longer want for the first Hansville Antiques & Better Collectibles Sale in a community known for its sale venues.

The idea was originated by Hansville resident Judy Foritano, who wanted to sell some of her older possessions, but didn’t want to deal with a shop or eBay. She started talking with her neighbors and other residents, and realized she was not alone in her desire to work without a middle man. The antique sale was created, and tables were rented out, with the proceeds going to the Greater Hansville Community Center.

“These are not dealers that are selling, they are local residents,” Foritano said. “Some of the items have been in families for several generations, but they don’t want to maintain them and would rather sell them. There are some really unique items that will be available.”

The community center purchased three tables for antiques left over from past rummage sales — items that appeared older and like they shouldn’t be on tables or shelves with other, more everyday objects, said Hansville resident Debra Bean, who helps organize the rummage sale every year.

“We’re not experts, but we get items in that you can obviously tell are more high-end items,” she said. “They are given to us through estate sales, and usually look like something someone would really care for, like a family heirloom.”

Antiques appraiser Kathleen Victor will be at the event to look over various items and describe their value to shoppers and owners. She is a member of the International Society of Appraisers, and will be giving approximations.

“She’s extremely excited,” Foritano said. “She’s done a couple of shows around Kitsap County, but she’s never been to Hansville before.”

Bean said she will be bringing a few of her own collectables, and is considering renting her own table in the future. Residents with tables this year may also pass along stories about each antique, Foritano said, and though they may not affect the monetary worth, the stories definitely add to the personality of the item.

“We’re really getting excited,” Bean said. “We’ve pushed the envelope. These are higher-end items that deserve a different venue. These are things offered to us for the betterment of our community center.”