Community awards, chamber auction slated for Saturday

The C.J. Newland American Legion Memorial Hall is being transformed into a Winter Wonderland for the 2014 Community Recognition Night and Auction on Saturday.

A friendly bidding competition between neighbors and friends, while honoring the accomplishments of local residents, highlights the activities at the “Winter Wonderland” themed auction, presented by the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 8.

Tickets for the auction are currently available at the Chamber Office, Columbia Bank, US Bank, Umpqua Bank and Wheatland Bank. Tickets are $25 either through presale orders or at the door.

The evening is highlighted by the presentation of awards, and paired with a festive dinner and exciting auction items. The auctioneer for the evening is Jerry Snider.

The night’s festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour where wine and beer are served, followed by the catered meal. The menu includes baked ham with peach chutney, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, stuffing, green beans and bacon, tossed green salad with house dressing and a dinner roll. The dessert includes a pumpkin roll topped with whipped cream and a chocolate snowflake.

Before the start of the live auction, the Students and Educator of the Year Awards are presented to this year’s recipients. A male and female student has been selected to receive the awards.

After the first awards presentation, the live auction begins and offers a wide variety of choices for audience members. Live auction items highlighted for the event include Spokane Chiefs Suite, Spokane Civic Theatre and Darden Gift Card, Case Steiger 535 HD Tractor, tea for six and a style show in Ritzville, two tickets to The Grinch at INB Performing Arts Center, Seahawks basket, lighted Christmas sign, Silverwood tickets, one hour massage, and numerous themed baskets

The extensive list of silent auction items includes a variety of gift certificates to local businesses, unique gift baskets and household items.

The live auction pauses briefly to recognize the Volunteer and Employee of the Year award recipients at the same time the first silent auction table closes.

The second live auction table closes prior to the Business, First Responder and Farmer of the Year award presentation later during the live auction.

For more information, contact the RACC office at 659-1936 or at [email protected].