Overalls, plaid shirts and straw hats may not sound like proper church attire, but that’s what about 250 people are expected to wear to Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church when they gather in the Great Hall for the Cider House youth missions auction.
The family event Jan. 22 from 6-8 p.m. will provide a free dinner and child care to all who RSVP.
“We will have a barn setup with hay bales to make it feel like an old country auction,” said SMPC youth director Alli Drinkwine. “Our goal is to raise $30,000 for summer missions.”
As the Mountain Cove Bluegrass Band begins picking away, youth wearing overalls will serve guests a home-cooked meal of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple pie, apple cider and sweet tea.
A silent auction begins at 6 p.m., with patrons bidding on McCallie camps, gift certificates and handmade crafts. A live auction begins at 7 p.m. with weekends at lake houses and beach houses and exercise equipment up for grabs.