Annual Benefit Auction Set For Aug. 24
"Reach for the Stars" will be the theme of the Milanof-Schock Library's 17th annual benefit auction, set to take place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. Library board member Jean Witmer, who is co-chairing the event with Mindy Carreras and Kimberly Beach, said the starry theme felt doubly fitting with this year marking the 50th anniversary of the historic moon landing of Apollo 11 and the auction kicking off a campaign for a new roof for the library. People will have the opportunity to purchase a symbolic roof tile to help with the costs of installing a new roof on the library.
Auction attendees will be served a plated dinner that will include one of three entree choices: prime rib, Hasselback Tuscan chicken breast, and vegetable lasagna. Hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and a dessert medley will also be included. Select beverages will be available for an additional donation.
Board vice president and professional disc jockey Stan Tucker will serve as master of ceremonies for the evening. "The auction is always a lot of fun, especially with Stan leading it," Carreras remarked.
Silent and live auctions will feature a selection of items and experiences including a Lancaster Barnstormers prize package with the opportunity to throw the first pitch, two 30-minute plane rides around the local area, a ride to school in a fire engine, handmade and framed cross-stitch pieces created by local crafters, many gift cards to area restaurants and attractions, and more.
John Hess of Hess Auction Group will once again volunteer his time and expertise to serve as auctioneer for the live auction. The gold sponsors for the auction are Cargill and Lanco Federal Credit Union, and the silver sponsor is Mount Joy Foot and Ankle. "It's so helpful to be able to depend on our local businesses, and they're always very happy to support us," said library director Barbara Basile.
The community has turned out in spades to show its support for the library, as the auction has completely sold out for the past two years. Organizers encourage interested individuals to order tickets early, as seating is limited. To order tickets, readers may call 717-653-1510 or stop by the library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy. Tickets may be purchased individually or at a discounted rate for tables of eight or 10 people.
Anyone interested in donating items or experiences for the live and silent auctions may email kbeach@mountjoy.lib.pa.us or scraine@mountjoy.lib.pa.us. More information about the auction can be found by visiting http://mslibrary.org or searching for "Milanof-Schock Public Library" on Facebook.
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