Author: Ryan M. Avery

Lot 379 is the Sioux Twist Pipe Stem with Catlinite Bowl, owned by Sitting Bull. It is part of the auction featuring Forrest Fenn’s collection. (Courtesy of Hindman) Forrest Fenn captured the imagination of the world. With his 2010 memoir, ‘The Thrill of the Chase’, he launched a massive scavenger hunt that saw nearly 350,000 people participate in the search for the treasure. The treasure was found shortly before Fenn’s death in 2020. The Santa Fe art and artifacts dealer has spent his life collecting. On June 9, the first…

BRANSON, Mo. — A public auction to empty warehouses full of items from Celebration City and Silver Dollar City is taking place the first week of June in Branson. The auction is a joint effort between Essick Auction and Three Creeks Auction. The organizers call it a must. “This auction combines many collectibles and memorabilia from Branson and Route 66 history, as well as new items from the Silver Dollar City warehouse, attractions and storage!” According to the page Event website. Sparta woman sings with Carrie Underwood Celebration City and…

Batman fans will be able to bid on a piece of comic book history. Heritage Auctions has announced that the original cover of the writer/artist’s debut book Frank Millerthe iconic 1986 series Return of the Dark Knight will be up for sale at Heritage Auctions’ Comic Book and Comic Book Signing Auction June 16-19. Miller worked on the cover with Lynn Varley. It features a silhouette of Batman in the sky with a lightning bolt striking behind him. “It was a favorite of mine,” Miller said of the cover. “It…

Y’s PROM & AID was held at La Fonda in Santa Fe on April 23. Photo by Jocelyn Chapman/YMCA JazzCombo Photo Cutline: Los Alamos Jazz Combo provided live entertainment. Members include Jan McDonald, trumpet; Mike Wagner, trumpet; Jerry Morzinski, trombone; Wendy Keffler, saxophone; Tom Rheam, keyboard; Ralph Mark, percussion; Deniece Korzekwa, bass; and singers Joy Reynolds and Rene LeClaire. Photo by Jocelyn Chapman/YMCA YMCA PRESS RELEASE With great caution due to the ongoing pandemic, The Family YMCA management has decided to host a scaled-down fundraising event in support of financial…

Above, Martha Stewart and Pam Stone pose for a photo on the first day of her recent tag sale. Below, among the many posters from the Art Deco era that will be featured in the June auction, is ‘Parisia’. The big US tag sale is officially over, but fans of household and style icon Martha Stewart who missed out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience have another chance to own some of her most prized possessions. No ordinary tag sale, the two-day event at her sprawling Katonah…

HILLSBORO, Kansas. (KSNW) – From classic cars to unique taxidermy samples, approximately 2,500 items will be auctioned off at the Marion County Fairgrounds this Saturday, May 14. It’s all part of cleaning up the city’s museums and warehouses, which city officials say are so full that a number of them have become unsafe. Family of man killed in Mother’s Day crash speak out “Everything you see here is a multiple, in some cases many multiples, of items that we have that are still on display in our museums,” Hillsboro Mayor…

Morning Update: Voting for Boys’ Volleyball, Storm Damage, and MoreJason DeRusha has the morning update. 20 minutes ago MSHSL to vote to make men’s volleyball an officially sanctioned HS sportToday could be historic in Minnesota high school sports as they consider adding a new sport. Boys’ volleyball is on the program. 54 minutes ago As Wild gears up for Game 5, fans can get their hands on some special itemsThe Minnesota Wild return home Tuesday night in hopes of taking the lead in the Stanley Cup playoff series against the…

Hello again, Round Rock! Important Update: All of you as readers have made Round Rock Daily such a success that I am honored to announce the next phase of the newsletter. The fix is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to lead the Round Rock Daily. While I loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Round Rock for the long term. So if you want to earn extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource…

Record auction benefits 15 local children’s charities Special for The Destin Log/USA TODAY NETWORKK | Destiny newspaper MIRAMAR BEACH – The 17th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville family has raised more than $3.8 million for children in need in Northwest Florida. The record results represent a staggering increase of $1.8 million over the previous year. Held April 22-23, this was the first in-person auction experience produced by the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) since 2019 after two years of virtual auctions. Set of events: Destin…

Residents reminded of grass, tree lines LEWISTOWN — Residents of the Borough of Lewistown are reminded that they are required to keep grass and weeds no higher than 6 inches. Additionally, tree branches and foliage should be trimmed to allow at least seven feet above sidewalks and 13 feet above streets and alleys. Violators could face a citation and fines of $300 per day for each day of non-compliance. To file a complaint or for more information, contact the Code Enforcement Office at (717) 242-1145. Homeschool event scheduled…

Scheduled for Monday, May 9 at Manteca Park Golf Course, this is the second annual Tee-Off for Travis Memorial Golf Tournament. Named for Escalon High School 2000 graduate Travis Lopez who died in late May 2020, the event benefits the World Changer Scholarship, a fund Travis created specifically for San Jose State University students. Manteca Park Golf Course is located at 305 N. Union Road, Manteca. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the scramble-format golf tournament itself begins with a tee shot at 12:30 p.m. The tournament ends between 5…

Friend Inc. Community Services celebrated the return of an in-person auction on Saturday, April 30, raising funds for programs that help Berks County residents in need. At the 32nd annual event, attendees gathered at Beltzner Hall at the Kutztown Fairgrounds for dinner and drinks followed by a live auction of miscellaneous items, bidding on art, jewelry, items household goods, autographed items, gift certificates for local businesses such as hair salons and restaurants, as well as the auction’s famous desserts. “It’s fun! It’s a simple evening of culinary fun and friends.…

The Lorenzo Bull house | Photo courtesy of Quincy Park District QUINCY — The Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House and the Women’s City Club invite the public to the first fundraiser for the restoration of the 1855 Lorenzo Bull House and its gardens at 1550 Maine. A $50 ticket provides a sit-down meal and support for the current huge wrap-around porch restoration project. A cash bar will open at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about the history of the house and the family that built it. People can also…

Upcoming Loveland events include a day to celebrate women on Saturday, a concert with Lisa Loeb next Friday, Star Wars Bingo for May 4, plant sales, ballet and ice skating performances. Day to celebrate women A day to celebrate women will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 at Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland. Attendees can meet Loveland sculptor Jane DeDecker, who worked on a women’s suffrage monument, and Anna Laymon, executive director of Women’s Suffrage National Monument, which is seeking to place a suffrage sculpture…

This year’s Lions Club auction, held on Friday, April 22, raised more money than in several years, raising nearly $23,000 for the summer prom program of Gainesville and other local projects supported by the Gainesville Lions Club. The annual fundraising total, now in its 35th year, was approximately $3,500 more than the $19,500 raised last year. Over the past few years, the auction has raised these amounts: nearly $22,000 in 2020; $21,500 in 2019; over $21,000 in 2018; $20,000 in 2017 and $19,000 in 2016. The event included a chili…

For the past 31 years, Whitefish has hosted the annual Whitefish Tradition of the Project Whitefish Wine and Food Fest. This year’s event, themed May the 4th be with you, will take place at Grouse Mountain Lodge on Wednesday, May 4 from 6-9 p.m. The annual event raises much needed funds to support children in our community through sports and the performing arts. All proceeds from this benefit are donated to Project Whitefish Kids, the organization that operates the Smith Fields Sports Complex for multiple sports teams, and the Whitefish…

BINGHAMTON (WBNG) — On Thursday, Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network will be back in person with a southern favorite! The organization will hold its eighth annual “Guys and Gals” fashion gala in person for the first time in two years. Shanon Chesna, executive director of Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network, told 12 News that in addition to enjoying the fashion show, the guest will also have the chance to meet local businesses and vendors and participate in the auction. silent and to draw lots. “For the first hour and a…

Trans people across the world need our support more than ever right now, with a treadmill of hate – whether within the political establishment or otherwise – both at home and abroad. In the United States, we have a wide range of anti-LGBTQ+ laws pushed by the right; in the UK, watch one Harry Potter the author’s campaign of contempt against the trans population, or the government’s reluctance to ban trans conversion therapy in line with that of sexual minorities. Lily and Lana Wachowskithe esteemed sibling duo behind films and…

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church invites residents to explore the world through food at its upcoming Heritage Festival on June 4 The inaugural event will feature culturally diverse food stalls, a silent auction, a sit-down bar, bingo, live music, children’s games and more. Some dishes include Italian sausages from the Italian Catholic Federation, barbecue from the Knights of Columbus and Filipino food from Couples for Christ. Silent auction items include a getaway for two to Cayucos, an autographed poster for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and a…

SALINAS VALLEY – The Salinas Valley Fair scheduled the fair’s annual kick-off dinner, dance and auction Saturday inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. “The theme for our upcoming fair is ‘Back in the Saddle’, so we’re celebrating by jumping right into our annual event that leads the fair each year,” said Lauren Hamilton, Acting CEO of Salinas Valley Fair. The April 23 event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a hostless bar, followed by a King City Young Farmers steak dinner at 7 p.m. From…

Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. Since the body does not produce insulin, people with the disease must take injections or use an insulin pump, in addition to regularly monitoring their blood sugar. Taylor, the eldest of Robinson’s two daughters, pays tribute to those around her, from her parents to her younger sister, 13-year-old Bailey, to her friends at FRA. According to Taylor, her mother was involved in her day-to-day life, from refilling insulin cartridges when needed to helping manage her blood sugar. She promotes…