Laughlin OSC set to host annual Charitable Auction March 3

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  • By 2nd Lt. James Ramirez
  • 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  The Laughlin Officer's Spouses Club is scheduled to hold its annual Charitable Auction March 3 at the Ramada Inn in Del Rio, Texas to benefit local college students.

"The city of Del Rio does so much for Laughlin that we in turn try to give back to the community as much as possible. All the proceeds from this event are given back to the community in the form of scholarships and charitable donations," said Carla Murphy, auction committee member.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time at Buffalo Girl's, Energize Café inside Losano Fitness Center, Robert's Jewelers, The Sweet Tooth inside the Laughlin Library or by e-mailing laughlin.osc.texas@gmail.com.

Doors open for the event at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction. A buffet style dinner featuring panko breaded chicken topped with a mushroom venetian sauce will be served at 6 p.m. and the live auction will begin at 7 p.m.

Patrons may bid on items in silent and live auctions in a range of prices and categories. Items will include airline tickets, hotel stays, wine baskets, gift cards, jewelry and much more and may be bundled together for bidding. Some of these items will also be raffled off with tickets that can be purchased at the event. All items will be donated by local and national businesses, community members as well as individuals and squadrons at Laughlin.

"This is a non-profit event that raised more than $9,000 last year, which went directly to scholarships and charitable donations," Murphy said. "This year our goal is to raise $10,000."

The Val Verde Library, The Red Cross of Del Rio, Del Rio Children's Shelter and the Del Rio High School Band are just a few of the charitable organizations that LOSC provided funds for in past years.

Additionally, LOSC scholarships are available to high school seniors regardless of military affiliation. Applications will be available Feb. 20 and must be submitted by March 19. E-mail LOSC for more information on applying.

The theme this year is "A night on the red carpet". There is no required dress code, but suggested dress is Texas cocktail.

"The Ramada will be decorated with Hollywood glamour, including a red carpet. With a combined effort from Laughlin and Del Rio, we know this event will be a great success," said Murphy.