Rescue Mission Plans 11th Annual Auction

March 21, 2009 at 10:44a.m.

LIBERTY — The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley will have its 11th Annual Auction at 6 p.m. April 3 at the MetroPlex.

Rich Morgan from WKBN TV and Cindy Mathews from WFMJ TV will be the hosts. A silent auction featuring more than 100 offerings, restaurant sampling and a live auction will follow.

Numerous local restaurants, including the Blue Wolf, Charlie Staples Bar-B-Q, Cold Stone Creamery, Olive Garden, Springfield Grill, the MetroPlex, Leo’s Ristorante, Scacchetti’s, Quaker Steak & Lube, Mr. D’s Fresh Foods and Station Square, will offer samples between 6-8 p.m.

Clients from the Rescue Mission will share their stories before the live auction opens around 8 p.m. Items to be up for bid include overnight getaways, lunch with Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams, artwork, jewelry and much more.

Individuals or companies interested in attending, donating or participating should call Linda Sherrard at (330) 744-5485. Individual tickets are available for $25, and sponsorship tables are offered at various price levels.