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The Kids 2 Camp Benefit Auction is coming!

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Auction 8-14BThe fifteenth annual Kids 2 Camp Benefit Auction is just days away! This fun event raises funds for the Kids 2 Camp Scholarship Fund, helping make it possible for kids to go to camp. Last year, the auction raised $81,000!

This year, you will find some incredible items in the auctions, including lots of great gift items, some real bargains, and even a few once-in-a-lifetime experiences. There’s something for everyone and every price range!

The auction preview opens at 10 a.m., and the first auction begins at 10:45 a.m. The auctions run until approximately 3:00 p.m. The two live auctions and a silent auction will feature hundreds of items including things for the yard and garden, dining opportunities, gift certificates, craft items, tools, kid’s toys, golf packages, sports memorabilia, home furnishings, and one-of-a-kind experiences. The event also has activities for the kids and food concessions on site, including Ivar’s clam chowder and the Camp’s delicious cinnamon rolls.

For more information, or to see a list of the auction items, go to the Kids 2 Camp Benefit Auction webpage. Please come and be a part of this exciting event — the Kids 2 Camp Benefit Auction on Saturday, August 23.

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