The Silent

Auction will be held in the historic Freight Depot in

downtown Grantville from 4:30 - 6 p.m. and all proceeds

will benefit the Grantville Auditorium Restoration.

Newnan

Hospital is sponsor of the fund-raising event which will

auction a variety of unique and useful goods and services

-- from a calf, donated by Al Pannell, to a free pool

closing and consultation, donated by Boscoe Pools -- that

have been donated by businesses and individuals.

At a

"silent auction" bidding sheets are posted by

each item. Individuals write down the amount they are

willing to pay for the item and the highest bidder at the

end of the auction wins.

Winning

bidders often pay a fraction of the retail cost of the

item.

"We've

had a great response from all those who have donated

items," stated Hugh Farmer, organizer of the

auction.

"The

auction will be a lot of fun and we hope to raise a lot

of money for the Auditorium."

Other

individuals and business who have contributed services

and merchandise for the auction include: Randy Beavers,

Progressive Heating & Air, Contemporary Kitchens,

Steve Fanning, Charles Farnham, Green Acres Lawn Care,

Dennis Drewyer Landscaping, Tom Touchtone, Joe Crain Oil,

Pete Willingham, Orchard Hills Golf Course, B Merrills,

Junction Lanes Bowling, Parkers Limo, Super 8 Motel, the

Grantville Diner, Gene Evans Ford, Marilyn Curtis, and

the Grantville Package Store.

Prior to

the Silent Auction, there will be an old-fashioned

variety show from 2- 4:30 p.m. in the Grantville

Auditorium.

Although

the building is still under going restoration, the event

will mark the first time in over 20 years that the

Auditorium will be open to the public.

The

Grantville Performing Arts Board (GPAB) has put together

a diverse line-up of talent for the show, including a

violin and piano duet by Rev. Darris and Dottie Baker of

Grantville Methodist Church; singer Tony Knowles; Brenda

Marshall (of Moreland) and Choir; the Eagles Nest Drill

Team; the White Oak Presbyterian Senior Bell Choir; an

interactive performance by actress Caroline Carr; dance

performance by the Turning Point Studio; scenes from

upcoming Newnan Community Theater Company production of

Driving Miss Daisy, and many other acts.

Free

trolley transportation between downtown Grantville and

the Auditorium will be provided compliments of Rochelle

Jabaley and family. There will be no admission charge for

the show, but donations at the door will be appreciated.

In addition

to the afternoon's show, the day's events include a huge

downtown rummage sale, beginning at 9 a.m., performing

arts parade at 1p.m.,trolley Rides from 1-5 p.m., and a

silent auction in the freight depot from 4:30 - 6 p.m..

In the

morning there will be downtown performances by

"Mother Goose" (Janice Sibley of Moreland)

sponsored by the Grantville Library Board, and

"stilt walker," Leah Cebulski of Newnan.

Throughout the day there will be pony rides for the kids,

arts and crafts, and a variety

of

delicious foods.

The

Grantville Senior Center will serve hamburgers and hot

dogs and will host a Yard Sale at the Center to benefit

their Food Bank. In the evening, there will be a Downtown

Street Dance, featuring female vocalists/musicians, The

Gentle Readers from Atlanta; and local band, Buddy Broach

and the Good Time Boys. Proceeds from the rummage sale,

silent auction and raffle will benefit the Grantville

Auditorium restoration.

The City of

Grantville is located at Exit 35 off I-85, approximately

8 miles south of Newnan.