St. Charles Arts Council to host second annual dessert auction at The Graceful Ordinary

The St. Charles Arts Council is hosting its second annual dessert auction on Monday, Nov. 20, at the Graceful Ordinary in downtown St. Charles. This event, which is open to the public, will be 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

"The dessert auction is a fun fundraising event that lets you go home with magnificent home-cooked desserts that you can use for Thanksgiving - or any time!," said Kathryn Bail Hill, executive director of the arts council.

"We filled the room to capacity last year and everyone was overwhelmed with the beautiful confectionaries that were for sale," Hill said. "Local bakers as well as businesses and restaurants provided desserts for us to auction off."

Local bakers have been contacted and asked to participate in the event this year.

Up to 10 baked items will be included in a live auction, with the remaining items for sale by silent auction.

"Last year we had 47 baked items for sale and literally everything sold within the first hour!" Hill said. "The vibe in the room was festive and exciting. We couldn't have asked for a better, more successful event!"

Tickets for the event are $50 per person and include a complimentary champagne toast, passed appetizers and a goodie bag for all attendees. A cash bar is available also.

Visit www.stcharlesartscouncil.org to purchase tickets or contact Kathy Hill at info@stcharlesartscouncil.org to volunteer to bake for this event.

For more information, contact Kathy Hill at info@stcharlesartscouncil.org.