Bidding was hot and heavy at the St. Patrick’s Committee annual auction at Bruffs Sports Bar and Grill on Friday night.
Around $14,000 was raised, putting a smile on organizer Trey Sommer and other members of the St. Patrick’s Day Committee — especially after the group had to cancel last year’s auction due to COVID.
Funding benefits 13 different community groups, nonprofits and causes.
Over 60 items were auctioned off. A weenie roast for 10 people raised $900. A KVOE advertising package and a combination guided fishing trip and pontoon rental as organized by What’s In Outdoors and others both brought in $800.
Additional activities are planned March 19, including a parade, virtual Leprechaun Dash, art event through the Emporia Arts Center and other activities. More information is available on the Emporia St. Patrick’s Day Committee Facebook page.
2022 St. Patrick’s Committee beneficiaries
*ESU Special Education Event Planning Committee
*Shiloh Home of Hope
*North Lyon County Veterans Memorial
*What’s in Outdoors
*USD 252 Early Childhood Program
*Hetlinger Developmental Services
*Didde Catholic Campus Center
*USD 253 Transitions
*Buffy Animal Welfare Group
*Hartford Veterans Appreciation Committee
*Forever Home Pet Rescue
*Camp Hope
*St. Patrick’s Committee scholarship program at Flint Hills Technical College
