Great Night - Great Cause.

It’s not too late to attend WKCTC’s Gala Scholarship Auction!  Individual tickets are available at the door for $40 each.  It’s a great night for a great cause!  The Gala Scholarship Auction is this Tuesday, September 28 at Harrah’s Hotel and Conference Center.  Doors open at 6:00 pm.  Everything from jewelry, art, household and kid’s items and sports selections are available in the silent auction.  Then, witness the excitement of the live auction with FABULOUS items and experiences up for bid.  Here’s just a sampling:

Cayce’s Pumpkin Patch in Princeton offers a party for 10 children with parents accompanying. Party includes a hay ride, a small pumpkin or gourd and admission to their popular corn maze. Bonfire area available for smores, etc. Donated by Cayce’s Pumpkin Patch.

Cocktail Party for 30. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the river from therooftop of the Veazey’s condo on Second Street in downtown Paducah.  Heavy hors d’oeuvres by Whaler’s Catch with beer and wine furnished.  Date to be agreed upon by buyer and donors. Donated by Whaler’s Catch and Dick and Barbara Veazey.

Lagos Passion Ring. 18k yellow gold and sterling silver featuring a brilliant white topaz, from the “Passion Collection”. Retail value $795.  Donated by Michelson Jewelers

A Week in Provence Villa. Travel to a beautiful villa home in Salernes, France. Choose your Saturday to Saturday week from between January 1– May 31, 2011 or between October 15 – December 31, 2011. The open and airy villa is professionally decorated and features a pool and outdoor eating terrace surrounded by lush greenery. A 1.5 hour drive from the Nice airport, Salernes is the Provencal center for the ceramic and handmade tile industry. Within an hour’s drive you can visit Roman ruins, thehistoric Abbey de Thorgnet, and the Gorges de Verdon, the Grand Canyonof France. Day trips could include Monaco, Cannes, Aix en Provence as well as many more exciting destinations. The house has been furnished to accommodate six people - so invite your friends. Owners will assist in itinerary suggestions as requested. English-speaking property manager is nearby. Includes a $2,500 stipend to be used toward airfare and rental car.  Donated by Friends of the College and CSI.

A Festival of Fusion. Join Chef Patrick Fletcher as he takes ten guests on a culinary expedition in the comfort of your chosen space. This will be an evening to remember as he showcases not only technique, but also an array of flavors including: French, Thai, Spanish, and Italian. Donated by Chef Patrick Fletcher. 

Come on out and support higher education in our community!