10/19/2007: "SJ Historical Museum Auction Saturday"

The San Juan Historical Museum is holding its 2nd Annual Autumn 2007 Auction, Saturday, October 20th at the Friday Harbor Grange. Doors will open for viewing at 4pm, with bidding beginning at 6pm. Mike Adams will be our Auctioneer. This year there will be no admission or paddle fees.

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Or order to create more room in the hall, there will be no silent auction this year. Great food and beverages will be available.

There are a wide range of items up for bid, such as a 1 night stay at San Juan County's first jail, which was declared the worst jail in Washington state in the 1960s; lunch & tour for 4 at the UW Friday Harbor labs, blacksmithing lessons, 2 large hanging baskets, a new copper fire pit, car oil changes, carpet cleaning, handyman services, salmon, chimney cleaning, getaways, etc. The list keeps growing. It's still not too late to donate.Just contact the museum to donate.

For more information, call (360) 378-3949 or email museum_admin@sjmuseum.org. the Historical Museum web site: www.sjmuseum.org/