Unique items sought for benefit auction

February 25, 2010 at 4:15a.m.

GREENVILLE, Pa. — United Way of Mercer County and Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce are inviting area business and individuals to donate items for a benefit auction to take place May 7 at the Howard Miller Center on the campus of Thiel College. Proceeds will benefit Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Mercer County.

The event will feature a silent auction, raffles, and a live auction for such items as a getaway to Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, a Boston hotel package, sports event tickets, a gift card tree and many unique gift baskets

Call (724) 588-7150 to arrange for the pickup of donated items.

Individual tickets or tickets for tables of eight can be purchased by calling that number or (724) 981-1884.