The 30th annual Southern End Community Association (SECA) auction will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 9 a.m. A preview event, during which attendees may place absentee bids, will take place on Friday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m.
All auction activities will be located in the Kreider Building at the Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 S. Lime St., Quarryville. The event was moved to the Kreider Building because it is larger than the Hoffman Building, where the event was previously held, and has side doors and windows that can be opened. This will make social distancing possible and ensure the venue is well-ventilated as part of COVID-19 mitigation recommendations.
"We are asking people to be mindful of the health and safety of others," said Kim Risk, who is co-chair of the auction with Carol Gibson.
Also due to mitigation, the Solanco High School post prom committee will not provide a meal on Nov. 13. However, on Nov. 14, the group will sell popcorn and cupcakes and a food truck will offer hot food and beverages.
Both live and silent auctions will be held on Nov. 14, and "grab and go" gift certificates will be available for set prices as well. SECA has donated a family pool pass, building and pavilion rentals, and a pool party for the auction. Other contributions include a dozen doughnuts per month for a year from OMG Donuts, a swim party and picnic for 12 from Drumore Estates, a stay at the Lancaster Arts Hotel, a Shaker-style barn birdhouse painted by Kenneth Hoak, and artwork from Ruth Lesley Lefever, Art Harrington, Steve Wilson, and Barbara Johnson.
"We have brand-new 20-inch and 28-inch bicycles. They'll make a great Christmas present or something new to ride the trail," Risk said. "We also have Lancaster County's famous Shopper Chopper." She noted that the novelty vehicle has been touring the United States, helping with various fundraisers. Auction attendees may bid on use of the vehicle for four hours next year.
"There's also antiques, collectibles, and furniture. We're picking up a trailer load," Gibson added. "People have just reached out in generous ways. It shows they care about SECA."
Additionally, Erma's Flowers will be represented in the auction, as the daughter of the late Erma Work has donated items from her mother.
An extensive list of auction lots has been posted at https://secarec.org/annual-seca-auction/. Donations are still being accepted, and readers may call Gibson at 717-951-8545 or Risk at 717-278-0881 to make arrangements.
The co-chairs expressed their hope that the community is well-represented at the auction. "Bid high and bid often," Risk said. "The auction is the backbone of our budget. It keeps the doors open and covers operating costs."
To learn more about SECA and its upcoming events, readers may visit https://secarec.org.
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