LOVELL — On Sunday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lovell Historical Society will present a special summer event. During the day, exhibitors will be on hand displaying antiques, paintings, and more. At 11 a.m., there will be a live auction conducted by Turf Ramsden. From noon to 2 p.m., Just Be-Cause will be performing. There will be grilled foods, sandwiches, beverages, and dessert items.
The live auction will begin at 11 a.m. Currently, the items to be auctioned include: 100 gallons of heating oil from Lake Region Energy; two tickets to Belgian Beer Dinner at Ebenezers; Mahogany Chesapeake Light Craft 18-foot kayak; private tour of Sheep Island for eight; vintage turquoise and amber necklace from North Country Fair Jewelers; hooked rug by Sharon Gilman; Saco Valley Canoe package for four; dinner and show at Stone Mountain Arts Center for two; sterling silver bracelet from Harvest Gold; Lake Kezar Country Club golf certificates; custom-made bird house from Craft Shack Arts; dinner for four at Severance Lodge Club; day rental of a pontoon boat from Kezar Lake Marina; lady slipper Sculpture by Rod Iron Designs; Kezar Lake “Happy Hour” collection; 1995 Chaparral Bowrider Model 1930SST; and 1 cord of seasoned firewood from Khiel Logging.
If you are unable to attend and would like to bid on an item, just let the society know. They will find someone to bid for you, with a “not to exceed” limit.
Finally, there are five $200 gift certificates for local businesses being raffled. They are for: The Center Lovell Market, Fryeburg Kitchen, Lovell Hardware, Old Saco Inn, and Wentworth’s 925 Auto. A book of tickets is priced at $5 for six tickets or $1 per ticket. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the event, and the drawing will be held at 1 p.m.
The event will be held at the Kimball-Stanford House at 551 Main Street (Route 5) in Lovell. For more information, please call 925-3234, send an email to lovellhistoricalsociety@gmail.com, or visit the society’s website at lovellhistoricalsociety.org.
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