Nov. 6 Mountain Auction to Feature Get-Away Packages to Florida, Corning, Chautauqua and North Carolina

Limited reservations are still available for the 10th annual Mountain Auction that will feature several vacation overnights, a 14K white gold diamond ring, a piece of the Reilly Center Arena floor, and the 2010 American Girl of the Year doll.

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The 2010 Mountain Auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, in Doyle Hall on the St. Bonaventure campus and supports the work of Mt. Irenaeus and the Franciscan friars who welcome people from all faith traditions.

The event begins with a 5 p.m. Mass in the University Chapel, Doyle Hall, followed by the auction at 6 p.m.

The auction features an evening with more than 200 gifts, most offered by silent auction and a select few in the exciting, fast-moving verbal auction. Among the get-away locations are a Pinehurst, N.C., condo; a Palm Beach Shores, Fla., vacation club; and a historical home near Gettysburg, Pa.

Silent auction gifts range from small appliances, sports memorabilia and gift baskets.

The cost is $50 per person and reservations will be accepted until they are sold out by contacting Michelle Marcellin in the Mt. Irenaeus Office at (716) 375-2096 or by e-mail at mmarc@sbu.edu.

In addition to admission to the auction, the evening includes a generous buffet of hors d’oeuvres, beverages and desserts.