Golf, silent auction benefit Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library

TAKE A SWING and help out the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library by participating in the annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction on Saturday, Sept. 19. Pictured are board members (left to right) Charlie Tryder, Sue Gregson and Donna Woodward; Interim Library Director Sue Clout; and event chairperson Lynn Hurd.

LOVELL — The 3rd Annual Golf Tournament/Silent Auction to benefit the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library takes place on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Lake Kezar Country Club in Lovell.

Bring your friends and family and join the fun at LKCC to support the CHML in Lovell.  The tournament has a shotgun start at 8 a.m. with a “Best Ball Scramble” format. Go to hobbslibrary.org to download a registration form.

There are lots of prizes available to the players, including longest drive for men and women, closest to the pin on all par 3 holes, fun side game prizes, and special prizes for the first, second and third place teams. And of course, those winners also include “bragging rights!” The tournament is open to everyone who wants to have a good time and support the library!

There will also be a silent auction as part of this event. Here are some of the great items that have been donated: Ham Arena skate cards; one-hour massage; Stone Mountain Art Center tickets for two different shows; beautiful sign hanger from Rod Iron Designs; Center Lovell Market gift certificate; Subway six-inch subs; pocket bag with matching change purse from Designs by Diana Bags; Boston Red Sox baseball autographed by Christian Vazquez; Lovell Box Company wine tote; Large heavy-duty plant and birdfeeder shepherd’s hook by Harmac; four hours of planting or weeding garden help by a knowledgeable local gardener; McSherry’s Nursery gift card; Books from White Birch Books; an adorable Paris Farmer’s Union bird feeder; green fees (some with carts) to play at several different golf courses in Maine and New Hampshire; one of the highlight auction items is a full day’s use of a 22-foot Harris Classic Pontoon Boat which seats 15, valid use through August 2021.

These items and bid sheets are currently on display at the library. Come place an offer on them anytime during library hours: Monday from 12 to 6 p.m., Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come place your bids! You can see there is something for everyone! They will be moved to the golf course on the day of the tournament. Auction winners will be announced at the closing of the event.