The Signal Mountain Middle/High School Sports Boosters is hosting its annual Red & Black Auction at The Westin Chattanooga Saturday, Feb. 8 from 6:30-11 p.m.
All the middle and high school athletic teams are asked to donate items to auction, and the money paid for each item sold goes back to the team that donated it.
This year's auction features more than 100 items, including vacation homes, college sports tickets, wine and spirits baskets, tailgating supply baskets, and concert tickets.
"It's a venue for teams to generate money for themselves, and we also use the event to try to celebrate and acknowledge coaches and athletes," said event organizer Arlina Hensley.
Jenna Menzel, Arlina Hensley and Scottie Summerlin, from left, attend the 2019 Red & Black Auction. / Photo contributed by Arlina HensleyIf purchased online by Feb. 5, tickets are $75 per person or $150 per couple. Tickets will also be available at the door for an additional $25 per person. Ticket prices cover the cost of putting on the event, which includes heavy hors d'oeuvres. There will also be a cash bar.
This is the first year sponsorship opportunities have been offered for the event, and three different levels are available: $500, $1,000 and $3,000, said Hensley.
The entire community is welcome to attend, not just those who have kids who play sports for the school, she added.
For tickets or sponsorship information, visit gosmeagles.com.
Email Emily Crisman at ecrisman@timesfreepress.com.
A quilt with a Signal Mountain Eagles theme is displayed for bidding at the 2019 Red & Black Auction. / Contributed photo by Arlina Hensley
Signal Mountain Middle/High School sports teams put together a variety of themed baskets to be sold at the Red & Black Auction. / Contributed photo by Arlina Hensley