Great auction and raffle items at the Youth Club charity ball
Saturday's Du Quoin Youth Club Charity Ball at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds promises something for everyone, including some great live and silent auction items.
Live auctions include:
1. Southern Illinois Staycation for Friends and Family with Vineyards tour on a party bus.
2. Bidder's choice of two games for four.
3. Sweet Dreams: Queen size Euro Pillow Top Mattress.
4. William Mathis Sr. $1,000 memorial scholarship.
5. High roller casino excursion in and around St. Louis.
6. Two season tickets to all SIU athletics events.
7. Country mega tickets: Four tickets to see Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Brantley Gilbert, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Toby Keith and Florida Georgia Line in St. Louis.
8 MorMad Shooting Complex package.
9. A start to your backyard oasis with hand-crafted backyard cooler.
10. Goldendoodle puppy.
11, Seven night getaway to Mexico.
12. Country Fans Delight Package with Vince Gill.
13. BBQ Bash and Band.
14. Diamond ring.
15. Adam Wainwright canvas.
16. Seven day vacation to resort.
There are plenty of great silent auction items, as well.
Your host for the evening will be Keenan Rice. Auctioneers are Steve McGriff and Randy Juenger.
The evening will begin at 5:30pm with hors d'eouvres, silent auction and raffles, followed by dinner served by Cathy Chaney Catering. . The live auction begins at 8 p.m. with wonderful auction items available to the top bidder. Live entertainment will be provided by Jeff Wisely, Chris Slone, the Downstate Music Co. and sound by Chris Harris and Trey Ford. and dancing will be throughout the entire evening. An open bar will be provided for the enjoyment of our guests. Cost for the Charity Ball is $40.00 per person.
Raffles this year will include the traditional Shotgun Raffle, the ever popular "Pick of the Litter" Raffle (your choice of any Live Auction item) and the chance to win $3,000 in the exciting "Draw-Down Raffle!" This is a great opportunity to support the Youth Club AND have a chance to win $3,000! This year there will be the new "Cash Card Raffle" which will feature the opportunity to win a $500, $200 or $100 Cash Gift Card for only $5.00 per chance! Chances for both raffles may be purchased prior to the Charity Ball, and the winner does not need to be present. Chances will be available at the Youth Club or from the many committee members who will be have them available for purchase.
This year's sponsors have again been gracious and provided the foundation for a memorable evening in support of the Youth Club. For many years businesses and individuals have been generous with their support and provided many wonderful items for the Live Auction and Silent Auction.