The Literacy Council of Clermont and Brown Counties is hosting a spring Auction on Tuesday evening April 20, 2010 to help support the agency's mission of teaching adults how to read.  Skyline Chili will be served thanks to Keith Burkhart of Milford Skyline Chili.   Doors open at 5:30 for the meal and previewing of the auction items.  The auction begins at 6:30. Tickets for dinner are $10.00 and should be purchased ahead of time by calling Susan at 513.943.3741.  There is not a fee to attend the auction only.  The Auction and dinner will be held at the Milford Community Firefighter Hall in the Milford Shopping Center, 1005 Lila Avenue (Route 50), Milford, OH.
 
A featured auction item is "The Last Supper" with over 250 hours of labor by local artist Gary Conn. Gary has given the Literacy Council a creation of 800 intricately hand-carved pieces. It is a 28" x 36" wall hanging. The frame is all wood and hand-made. It is valued at $1,500.00.
 
The Literacy Council is a not-for-profit volunteer driven agency that provides FREE one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing and spelling skills to adults who cannot read in Clermont and Brown Counties. The council meets people every day who are taking that initial step in changing their lives forever. Proceeds from the auction will guarantee the continued education of each student in the program. 

Other action items:  South African Safari - 6 Days for Two; Legendary Sports Memorabilia; Fabulous Faux Fur Throw; Casino Resort and Spa Overnight Packages; Themed Gift Baskets; aStonelick Covered Bridge - Original Watercolor by Mark Eberhard, 1969 antiques and gently used items.  The council will continue to accept donations for the auction up to 5:30 p.m. on the evening of the event.
 
Auctioneer Jim Poe, assisted by Apprentice Auctioneer R.J. Vilardo will keep the bidding moving along. For additional information on attending or providing donations, contact Susan at 513.943.3741.

 

 

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