Annual 4-H Benefit Auction

Kalamazoo, Mich.- The 13th annual Kalamazoo County 4-H Benefit Auction will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the Scotts Community Center (8450 S 36th Street) in Scotts, MI. The Auction begins at 9:30 a.m. with the doors opening to the public at 9:00 a.m. All the proceeds from the auction go to support 4-H youth activities in Kalamazoo County. Auctioneers are Matt Thornton, Thornton Auctioneering, Inc. and Jeff Buckham.

Other than the antiques the auction items are new merchandise, which have been donated by area businesses and 4-H families. We would like to thank the many local businesses that support the youth in their community.

Auction items include but are not limited to: collectibles, toys, gift baskets, pet care products, auto supplies, furniture and household items, original paintings, personal care products, agricultural items, gift certificates for bakeries, events, attractions, including YMCA, Borgess Health & Fitness Center, Yarrow Golf package, Kalamazoo Symphony, a Husband & Wife Will, and many more restaurants and hotels. Two Norman Rockwell plates “The County Agent” (can be seen on our webpage) which have been signed by the 10 year old in the picture will be auctioned at 12:30 p.m. As auction items come in daily they will be listed on our website at www.kalamazoo4h.org

For more information please contact 4-H at MSU Extension (269) 383-8867 or e-mail gazdagb@msu.edu

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