A total of 15 local eateries are donating gift certificates offering everything from a simple pizza to elegant dining. The Blackshop, Curry in a Hurry, Fifty's Deli and Family Restaurant, Graystones Restaurant, Season's Restaurant at the Holiday Inn, Kelsey's Restaurant, Mongolian Grill, Langdon Hall, the Picket Fence Cafe, Riverbank Steakhouse, Pizzaville, Rambell's Waterside Dining, Umberto's Bistro and 13 Main Street Grill are all involved. In addition, everything from books, candle sets and tool sets to bird houses, free golf fees, tickets for the Blue Jays, luggage, clothing, YMCA memberships and a variety of gift baskets are up for grabs. David Terry, owner of Masulli's delicatessen, came up with the idea for the silent auction as a means of outfitting the new kitchen. I wanted to play a role in helping the food bank in a more concrete way and this is a way for doing that.
Terry plans to continue to assist the food bank by making the silent auction an annual event.
To view and bid on any item, drop by Masulli's anytime before 4 p.m. on May 26. Masulli's will be staging an open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. next Saturday in support of the silent auction. Anyone wanting to make a donation for the silent auction is encouraged to call David Terry at 624-9833.