Food, fun and great deals at PR YMCA

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional YMCA would like to announce that tickets are still available for the annual Dinner, Dance, Auction being held on Saturday, June 18 at 5 p.m. The event, which takes place at the Y at 48 Park Street, is one of the Y’s biggest fundraisers of the year with all proceeds supporting the Y’s Annual Campaign, to benefit children and families with financial need. 

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HOPING FOR AN INFLATED BID — One of the many items up for auction at the Y’s Dinner, Dance, Auction is a football signed by the New England Patriots’ own Julian Edelman. The event starts at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 18.

“We’re excited to be getting close to this year’s event!” said Rod Willey, executive director of the PR YMCA.“The Dinner, Dance, Auction is an important event for our organization and is also a great chance to get out for a fun night.”

As the name suggests this is a three-part event — each one worth the price of admission. First, event-goers will enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by Spruce Mill Farm, and a cash bar will be available. Performing during the event will be the versatile band Canned Bread from Portland, featuring Dover-Foxcroft’s own Robbie Neeb.

Because of the items that are up for bid, many people attend the event just for the live and silent auction. “We have a wide range of items this year. There are vacation getaways, gift baskets, food and wine, sports tickets, and much, much more,” Willey said. “I’m personally excited about our football signed by Patriots star Julian Edelman.” Another reason to come to the event is the auctioneer, Ron Miles. “Ron makes the auction very entertaining! It’s fun — he knows how to make it a great time for everyone.”

According to Willey, sponsors are an important part of making the event a success. “We are so grateful for the generous support of our major corporate sponsors. Over a hundred other businesses contribute in sponsorships and gifts as well — and we thank them all.”

Tickets can be purchased at the Y or by calling 564-7111.