Items Still Needed for S.W. Smith Library Dinner Auction

With the S. W. Smith Library Dinner Auction just over a week away, the time has come to finalize item donations and turn them in at the library, so the committee can put the finishing touches on this year’s event, slated for Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Star Hose Company firehall in Port Allegany.

Contributions of gently used and especially new items, as well as works by local artisans and service donations from area businesses, are still needed to round out this year’s lists for the bucket, silent and live auctions. Financial contributions are also appreciated; all proceeds will benefit library operating expenses. This is a major event for the library, which depends heavily on public financial support.

In honor of the dinner auction’s 25^th anniversary, this year’s theme is a “Silver Linings Dinner Cruise,” with a multitude of cruise-themed fun and games planned throughout the evening. Passengers can “board the ship” beginning at 4 p.m., with dinner, catered by the Port Freeze beginning at 7 p.m. Dan Carter Auctioneering will open the live auction at 8 p.m. Three $100 prizes will be awarded (must be present to win), and Port Allegany Education Association, longtime library supporter, has donated an iPad Mini and cover to be given away. A photo booth will capture memories from this special event.

Tickets are still available at a cost of $30 each, at the S.W. Smith Library, Port Freeze and Port Pharmacy. For an additional $100 fee – just $10 more per person -- a “Captain’s Table” is available, which seats 10 individuals and includes two bottles of champagne.