Thursday, May 08, 2008

The Carson Center will auction golf pins autographed by Tiger Woods, weekends at professional tennis and golf tournaments, trips to New York City and Napa Valley and Florida, dinner with Kentucky’s lieutenant governor, a children’s tour of Dale and Donna Perry’s Jefferson Street home-turned-haunted-house in October, and 150 other items and packages at its Wine Tasting and Auction on May 15.

The auction includes a diverse range of items, such as framed posters signed by performing artists, starting at $50, as well as packages typically purchased by a group, such as the Fourth of July Party for 50 on the Carson Center terrace.

This is the 10th Carson Center Wine Tasting and Auction, and it is located at the Carson Center for the first time. This event will be followed by a Vintner’s Dinner on May 16. The dinner, catered by Artisan Kitchen, features the vintners and wines of StoneFly Vineyard and Elkhorn Peak Cellars of Napa Valley.

Reservations may be made for one or both events by calling 443-9932, ext. 240 or 241.

Advanced reservations are encouraged for the Wine Tasting and Auction, although general admission tickets may purchased at the door. Reservations for the Vintner’s Dinner are required by Monday.

Complete lists of silent and live auction items donated to date; businesses providing wine tastings and food; the dinner menu; and other event information are available at www.ilistpaducah.com and www.thecarsoncenter.com or by calling 443-9932, ext. 240 or 241.

Examples of other auction items and packages include:

1978 University of Kentucky championship basketball autographed by team and coaches.

Lower-level Rupp Arena University of Kentucky basketball tickets.

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