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Koinonia fundraiser Saturday
by Elizabeth Michalka, Wake Weekly Staff Writer
Interested in some new jewelry? Works by local artists? Gift certificates to local restaurants? A deep-sea fishing trip?
If any of these items sparks your interest, you'll have the opportunity to bid on them this Saturday at The Forks Cafeteria during the second annual Koinonia Foundation Banquet and Silent Auction. "There'll be something for everyone, in all kinds of price ranges," said Amanda Gayle, Koinonia board member. The foundation, a nondenominational Christian organization, was established in Wake Forest in 1990. It provides financial support to individuals in need. It also helps support Operation Harvest, Meals on Wheels, CareNet, the DuBois Center, Massey Apartments and the Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club. All proceeds from the banquet and auction will benefit the Koinonia Foundation. Last year the event raised $25,000, and this year the foundation is shooting for double that amount, said Mary Hitchcock, chairwoman. "We hope that we'll do better this year so we can expand and grow in the years ahead," she said. "Very few people realize how many needy people there are in the Wake Forest area. There's a huge need." All the items in Saturday's auction have been donated by area businesses and individuals. CMI Jewelry in Raleigh donated a sparkling 14-carat gold, 2.13-carat diamond necklace worth $6,500. The necklace consists of a chain of small squares and circles, with a diamond at the center of each. It will be sold with an appraisal certificate. Simpler pieces of jewelry will also be available from CMI Jewelry, Wakefield Jewelers and Little Cottage Studio. A deep-sea fishing trip for up to six has also been donated by a local businessman. The one-day trip out of Nags Head includes a 58-foot Johnson custom boat, a captain, a mate, bait and even breakfast and lunch. Valued at $1,450, the adventursome buyer will be able to fish for blue and white marlin, tuna and wahoo. Other interesting items include a half-bathroom, complete with a sink, spiggots and toilet, valued at $1,850. A night out, complete with a limo ride and private dinner for up to four by Stephen's Catering, is also up for grabs. A local jack-of-all-trades, Wayne Beebe is offering himself up for auction. Last year he sold for more than $800 and worked on repairing and installing a hardwood floor. Beebe said he doesn't have a minimum bid for himself, and he plans to offer about eight hours of his time to his buyer. "I'll do anything that anybody has on their list to do at their house," Beebe said. Paintings, pottery, photography and other works of art by locals, including Jim Bell, David Boone, Billy Farmer and Linda Burrell were also donated for the auction. "The art community has really come together and donated a lot of art work," said Jim Adams, Koinonia Foundation board member. Other items for sale include certificates to area golf courses; certificates for a variety of dental and optometrical services, including teeth-whitening and eye examinations; certificates for massage and spa treatments; and gift certificates to numerous area restaurants, valued from $5 to $50. "It's important to remember that all the money from this will go right back into the community," Adams said. The banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. with a dinner and the silent auction. A live auction begins at 8 p.m. The foundation will also present a community service award during the dinner. The dinner, catered by The Forks, includes a carving station with turkey and roast beef, shrimp with cocktail sauce, Swedish meatballs and a variety of side dishes and salads. Dessert includes miniature cheese cakes and petit fours. Editor's note: Tickets for the banquet and auction cost $25 and are available at the door or ahead of time by calling 761-4007 or 556-5418.
Last Updated On: January 27, 2005
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