RIDGWAY, Sept. 25, 7 a.m. – The Mt. Sneffels Education Foundation will host its annual Live and Silent Auction on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ouray County 4-H Event Center. The event, in its tenth year, raises funds to benefit the youth of Ouray County.

Notable items and services big and small will be available for bidding, including a scotch tasting, vacations to Park City, Copper Mountain and a Florida beach, pool passes, massages, jewelry, fine art, furniture, sports tickets (to Broncos, Avalanche, Rockies, and Nuggets games), and restaurant and lodging certificates from Ouray, Ridgway, Telluride, and Montrose businesses. Last year’s event raised $24,000 in ticket sales and proceeds from the auction.

Admission to the fundraising event is $20 per person or $250 for a reserved table for 10, which includes hors d’oeuvres, dessert, wine and entertainment. Music will be provided again this year by members of the Chameleon Ensemble; food and drinks will be provided by “Mountain Mark” and Ridgway’s Mountain Market.

Mt. Sneffels Education Foundation is a local organization dedicated to providing opportunities for Ouray County’s youth. The organization aims to involve the Ouray County community in developing resources to enrich students’ lives and broaden their educational experiences. Founded in 1992, the organization has raised funds for activities such as arts and music programs, athletic events and travel opportunities, including an annual trip to Washington, D.C., where students observe government in action.

For information or to donate items or services for the auction, contact Heather Anderson at 970/325-0190 or Katie Link at 970/325-0714. For more information about Mt. Sneffels Education Foundation, go to www.mtsneffels.org.