The Hopkinsville Rotary Club is continuing to head toward what appears to be a record fundraising auction total.
After four nights the 72nd annual Volunteer Tradition-themed auction has raised $316,948. Auctioneers sold 99 items during the auction Thursday night to bring in $18,533. The diner and sweet shop brought in $6,145 and the hour and goat club added $18,372. The nightly total of $43,051 pushed the four-night total to more than $132,000 ahead of 2021.
During his Thursday night wrap-up, auction chairman Andrew Wilson noted it was a big night.
click to download audioAdding to that total was a $3,484 donation from the Hopkinsville Middle School Interact Club that was just formed this school year. Club sponsor Austin Knight said the Interact Club held a number of activities just prior to spring break to raise the money.
click to download audioChairman Andrew Wilson says there is a special item on the big board that is creating quite a bit of excitement.
click to download audioHe encouraged supporters to turn out for the auction Friday night for a special meal and great fun.
click to download audioThe Hopkinsville Rotary Auction continues Friday and Saturday night at the Memorial Building in downtown Hopkinsville. The auction can be viewed and heard on a number of platforms.
