A \u2018Theme Basket Auction\u2019 to benefit the local Counseling Clinic of the Tyrone United Methodist Cluster will be held on Saturday evening, October 26, at Tyrone\u2019s Church of the Good Shepherd.
\nThe Counseling Clinic is a project of the United Methodist churches in the Tyrone cluster, which includes churches in Tyrone, Bellwood, Bald Eagle, Grazierville, Tipton and Warriors Mark. The pastors of those churches and interested representatives make up the Board of Directors, who are hosting is hosting the basket auction. Joan Smith of Warriors Mark and Sue O\u2019Brien of Tyrone are CO-chairing the auction.
\nThis is the fourth time this unique fund-raising event is being held, according to an announcement by Smith, who is also a member of the planning committee. She explained that the goal is \u201cto have an evening filled with fun and fellowship while raising money for this vital project.\u201d
\nSmith added, \u201c We will be receiving baskets filled with items based on a variety of themes, literally everything from soup to nuts. At past auctions, the creativity of the donors has been matched only by the generosity of the buyers. We are hoping for an equally successful auction this year.\u201d
\nThe goal of the Counseling Clinic is to provide the area with competent counseling services at affordable prices. Clients do not need to be members of the United Methodist Church, or any church, to receive counseling services that are provided by a licensed psychologist. Counseling sessions, set by appointment only, are held at Wesley United Methodist Church each week.
\nBecause services are available to all people regardless of economic status, counseling fees are determined on a sliding scale basis. It is part of the mission project of the local churches to provide the funds needed to serve clients who are facing problems requiring counseling assistance.
\nO\u2019Brien stated, \u201cMost of our clients are in a situation where they cannot pay full cost, and they aren\u2019t turned away, but we have to supplement with the fundraiser and of course churches give support of a regular basis to the clinic.\u201d
\n\u201cThe basket auction is just one of the ways we supplement the need for income,\u201d said O\u2019Brien.
\nThe Theme Basket Auction is open for anyone to come, and the United Methodist Church is hoping they can get as many people as possible. In the past the event has drawn around 100 people, and this year they hope to have more.
\n\u201cWhat we do to set it up is we have a representative or two in each local United Methodist Church and they are responsible for getting their members to donate the baskets,\u201d said O\u2019Brien. \u201cMost of the baskets come from the United Methodist congregations, but it\u2019s definitely open to the public because everyone can help raise money for the clinic.\u201d
\nBaskets range in price from five dollars to sometimes a couple hundred dollars, whenever bidding gets in a frenzy.
\nO\u2019Brien added, \u201cPeople basically come with the idea of supporting the clinic, and they get a basket or two as part of the auction. A lot of folks come and use it as an opportunity to begin their Christmas shopping.\u201d
\nThe evening will begin with a preview at 6:30 p.m. during which prospective bidders will be encouraged to look over the various baskets to be sold.
\nAt 7 p.m. the auction will begin with the Rev. Norman Huff serving as auctioneer and Bill O\u2019Brien will be his assistant. They will describe the contents of each basket as it is offered for sale.
\n\u201cThis is going to be an excellent time to shop for gifts for others or for yourself, and an excellent opportunity to help a very worthy cause – the local Counseling Clinic,\u201d said Smith. \u201cPlan now to be on hand on Saturday evening, October 26, for the Theme Basket Auction.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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