March of Dimes auction to include Indian basket

BANGOR – Barbra Francis of Penobscot Brown Ash Baskets in Old Town has donated a prize-winning basket to the annual March of Dimes Dinner Auction to be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Bangor Elks Club, Odlin Road. The Penobscot porcupine sea urchin-style basket won Best of Show at the Lawrence Kansas Indian Art Show in 1999. Francis has signed and dated the donated basket, adding to its value.

More than $10,000 worth of items will be auctioned. Guests may bid on romance packages to Bar Harbor, Portland and the midcoast, a windbreaker signed by Ricky Craven and a miniature car autographed by Tony Stewart. More than 10 restaurants have donated food. Maine humorist Clyde Folsom and singer Elzada Parsons will provide entertainment.

Tickets may be purchased by calling the March of Dimes office at 989-3376.