Mercer's 14th annual "Big" Auction to benefit the athletic program will be held at the Grand Opera House Tuesday, May 21.
Silent items will be up for bid from 12 noon until 7 p.m., with the live items going on the block at 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. Texas Cattle Company restaurant will provide refreshments this year for those in attendance.
Many great items will be up for bid including trips to Puerto Rico, Mexico, Disney World and Hilton Head, as well as sports items like a Georgia-Florida football weekend; art work featuring the last four baseball players to win the Triple Crown, autographed by all four; a Willie Mays signed jersey; and many more items.
For more information, go to the Big Auction web page.
Make your plans now to attend this fun event. For more information, contact the Athletic Department at (478) 301-2994.
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