Ritzville Chamber auction slated for Feb. 9

A catered meal based around the theme of “East Meets West” and an extensive list of auction items, highlight the annual Community Recognition Night and Auction, hosted by the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce, on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the C.J. Newland American Legion Hall.

The night begins with a social hour and silent auction at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m., then the live auction and award ceremony. The RACC is still seeking contributions for the live and silent auctions at this year’s event.

The event is an opportunity for the RACC to recognize and honor community members who have demonstrated a positive influence on the community. The auction serves as the RACC’s main, annual fundraising activity, and generates one-third of the funding necessary to operate and maintain the Visitors’ Center and the Ritzville Art Gallery.

Proceeds from the 2011 auction helped fund the reconstruction and maintenance of a comprehensive community website, updated the community brochure, and promoted and operated the Ritzville Art Gallery. The funds also helped staff the Visitors’ Center, develop new chamber member services, and expanded advertising and promotion of Ritzville’s events and businesses.

Twelve individuals will be recognized for their positive impact on the community during the awards ceremony. Awards being distributed are for volunteer, emergency first responder, four students, two educators, business, employee and farmer, of the year.

Tickets for the event are $25 and can be purchased at the Visitors’ Center, Columbia Bank and Sterling Bank.

For more information about the event, contact the chamber at 111 West Main Avenue, at 659-1936 or by email at [email protected].