Trekkers’ Autumn Auction on October 17 – “Your Bids Support Kids”

Owls Head, Maine - Trekkers’ 5th Annual Autumn Auction will take place on Saturday, October 17, at the Owls Head Transportation Museum. This year’s auction will include many unique items, including African photo safari packages; a ride in a 1933 Waco biplane; pizza/pasta parties; and gift certificates for golf, getaways, services, seafood; along with other items to help get your holiday shopping off to an early start. The silent auction will also feature a wide variety of offerings, from gift certificates for personal training, design and landscape, to gift baskets and memberships at local organizations.


The auction preview will run from 6:00-7:00pm. The silent auction will begin at 6:00pm. At 7:00pm, auctioneer Bruce Gamage will start the bidding for the live auction items. An all-you-can-eat appetizer/dessert buffet will be available throughout the evening for $5, with a variety of delicious appetizers and desserts to choose from. Event admission and bidding is free. Thank you to our sponsor, Horch Roofing.


All proceeds from this fundraising event will be directly applied to students’ program dues. Trekkers serves more than 200 students (grades 7 – 12) from six communities in the Midcoast. The organization provides outdoor-based programs that connect young people with caring adults through expeditionary learning, community service and adventure-based education. For more information regarding the Trekkers’ Autumn Auction, contact Shari Closter at shari@trekkers.org or (207) 594-5095. To learn more about Trekkers, visit www.trekkers.org.