The next few days are the calm before the score as the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. & EMS Women’s Auxiliary preps for its annual flea market and silent auction with loot that includes an autographed football by Ron Jaworski of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Vendors will begin selling a variety of goods at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18. The event is at the firehouse, 713 Long Beach Blvd. Inside, the kitchen will be open and selling breakfast and lunch items.