AAUW to host silent auction

PORT TOWNSEND — AAUW Port Townsend will host its annual Silent Auction on Saturday.

Auction proceeds will fund American Association of University Women scholarships and projects in local schools.

The auction will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St.

The public is welcome to browse and buy; only cash and checks will be accepted.

Themed tables will feature a variety of new and gently used goods, ranging from mirrors and household items to Christmas decorations, jewelry and handcrafted purses.

Experiences up for bid will include a private screening at the Rose Theatre for up to 12 people, a tour of the Seattle Amazon campus for four people, two tickets to the Wearable Art Show, two tickets to Key City Public Theatre, a bird walk, massages, genealogy sessions and baked goods.

Local guitar duo Tony Petrillo and Trevor Hanson, accompanied by George Radebaugh on accordion, will provide musical entertainment ranging from jazz and Calypso to Latin and novelty tunes.

For more information, visit http://pt-wa.aauw.net or contact Anne Englander at 360-390-5896.

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