FARMINGTON — The Great Charity Auction, the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s signature event, takes place Saturday, Nov. 22, in the North Dining Hall on the University of Maine at Farmington campus.

Auction items are welcomed in advance. Contact the United Way at 778-5048 or visit the office at 232 Broadway St., Farmington.

The event begins with a new appraisal opportunity. Unearth that treasure in your attic and bring it to the North Dining Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. to be appraised by veteran auctioneer Adrian Harris. Each appraisal will cost $10, or three appraisals for $25, with all proceeds being donated to the United Way.

A free social and silent auction will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. There will be cash bar and hors d’oeuvres, including a potato bar, back by popular demand.

A live auction begins at 6 p.m. A variety of items have been donated, including handmade furniture, ski tickets, artwork, a yoga retreat and a chance to be a brewer for the day at the Baxter Brewing Co. Participation in the auction is free. 

The Great Charity Auction is sponsored by Pitcher Perfect Tire Service, Franklin Chrysler and Wal-Mart.

The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area thanked area stylists who participated in the recent second annual Cut-A-Thon. The stylists from Hair Razor, Medulla, Silver Shears and Snippers donated their time to cut hair recently and gave all $1,200 of the proceeds to the United Way. Silver Shears, a new participant this year, raised the most money at this year’s event.

A Button Brunch was recently held at Franklin Memorial Hospital to celebrate the United Way’s Buttons for Babes program reaching a milestone of raising $30,000 in two years.

The brunch was also an opportunity to recruit new volunteers for the project. More than 60 people participated.

Money raised as part of Buttons for Babes helps to support the unmet needs of children in Greater Franklin County.

Applications are available at uwtva.org.

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