UKIAH, Calif. – In an effort to raise money for local organizations, volunteers are hosting a quarter auction Thursday, July 28, at Yokayo Bowling Center in Ukiah.

All proceeds will benefit local charities such as The Bartley Family Memorial Fund, The Humane Society of Inland Mendocino County, Rising Stars Music Competition, People For People Student Ambassador Program and more.

The evening will start at 5:30 p.m. with registration.

Those wishing to bid on any of the more than 100 items that have been donated by the community may do so by purchasing a bidding paddle for $5. Items up for auction will be available for preview at 5:45 p.m. with the bidding to begin promptly at 6 p.m.

Bidders choose the items they wish to bid upon and pay the amount of quarters specified to bid upon the item. No item will sell for more than $1, including the brand new washing machine that has been donated to benefit The Bartley Family.

Once all of the quarters have been collected, numbers are drawn and when one of the numbers of a bidder holding up a paddle has been drawn, the item is awarded to the bidder.

Organizers are looking forward to a fun evening for the whole family. Donations of auction items of any value are still being accepted at Creative Workshop in Ukiah.

Bring your quarters and enjoy a fun evening of supporting local organizations July 28 at Yokayo Bowling Center. Contact Dana Froneberger at 707-972-2235 for more information.