MAGNOLIA —The Epsilon Theta chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, English Honor Society at Southern Arkansas University, will sponsor a “No Dinner” Dinner and Silent Celebrity Auction Gala from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 6 inside Salons A and B of the Foundation Hall in Reynolds Center.
The auction is a fundraiser to support the children’s library at the Magnolia Housing Authority. As a result of a letter-writing campaign last year, more than 35 autographed items from various celebrities will available for silent auction during the gala. These items include numerous photographs, books and a country and western singer’s autographed jeans.
“The No Dinner Dinner is a terrific fundraising idea, because those who pay for a plate know that every penny raised goes toward the charity rather than to pay for meals,” said Dr. Shannin Schroeder, chapter sponsor. “We will have refreshments, sponsored by Rider Books, but those who attend actually get to donate more money this way.”
Schroeder said the chapter will buy supplies and Advanced Reader books for the children’s library with money raised.
Just a sampling of the celebrity contributors for the silent auction includes: singer Trace Adkins, originally from Springhill, La., (pair of Trace’s Wrangler jeans worn in concert with authentic signature); Lauren Bacall (three photographs with authentic signatures); former President Jimmy Carter (photograph with authentic signature); Danny Glover (photograph with authentic signature); Charlaine Harris, local author whose Southern Vampire series will be an HBO series this coming spring (copies of her mystery novels with authentic signatures); author Stephen King (copy of one of his works with an authentic signature); and Corey Williams, Green Bay Packer (three photographs with authentic signatures).
A complete list of celebrity items is available at www.saumag.edu/sigmataudelta.
Tickets for the gala are $25 for community members, $10 for faculty and staff and free for students, who are asked to make a reservation. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Bids will be taken from 7 to 8 p.m. and those with highest bids need not be present to win.
For tickets or more information, contact Dr. Shannin Schroeder at smschroeder@saumag.edu or call 235-4211.
