SKC annual scholarship auction is Saturday

PABLO — On Saturday, May 19, Salish Kootenai College will be hosting its annual scholarship auction and gala. The event will take place at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson. This years theme is "A Tribute to Our Leaders: Past, Present, & Future". Activities will began at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour and bidding on silent auction items. Dinner will began at 6:30 p.m. along with an honoring of three special people. The live auction will begin at 8 p.m.

This year, the college has solicited many items from throughout area businesses and also from professional sports teams. The donations include items such as two footballs from the Indiana Colts (one with the Super Bowl winning team members autographs, and one with Coach Tony Dungy's autograph), a tipi, a satin star quilt done by Linda King, assortment of framed prints and original artwork, down-filled sleeping bags, gift certificates from as far west as Spokane and as far east as Billings (many locally), and a variety of beadwork and jewelry. Last year's event raised over $36,000 that went directly to 45 students in the form of scholarships. This year, Salish Kootenai College would like to raise even more. Each year the continued growth of the college brings in more students from throughout Indian Country and many new local students. The students are becoming younger and younger and need assistance in any possible way. Please assist us in providing aid to each of our deserving students. For more information or to purchase tickets to the Annual Scholarship Auction & Gala contact Selina Kenmille at (406) 275-4983. Cost is $35 for an individual ticket or $60 for a couple. Tickets can also be purchased at the door, but it is not recommended.