Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold the Scarlet and Blue Auction on Friday, May 20, in the Roland Fine Arts Center.
Doors for the event will open at 5:30 pm when a silent auction will begin. At 7 pm, the silent auction will end and the live auction will begin. Heavy appetizers will be served throughout the event.
Admission for the event is $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance at hlguscarletandblueauction.eventbrite.com. Tickets are also available for purchase in the HLGU Institutional Advancement office in the Burt Administration building. Visit in person, call 573-629-3124, or email giving@hlg.edu.
Items available for bidding include a variety of things donated by HLGU faculty, staff, alumni, and area businesses. Items range from artwork and handmade items to experience packages and more. Featured items include a riding lawnmower, an 1880s J.N. Scott Shotgun, YMCA memberships, certificates to local restaurants, and many more.
For the full list of featured items, you can visit the HLGU Facebook Page.
All proceeds from the Scarlet and Blue Auction will go toward HLGU’s current financial challenge to help the University pay off or avoid any additional debt.