RACINE - Going once, going twice … SOLD! Racine Lutheran High School invites the public to the 23rd Annual Bids for Kids Auction on Saturday. The doors open at 9 a.m., with hot coffee and fresh-baked cinnamon rolls awaiting shoppers in the school's commons area. The voice auction, run by professional auctioneer Bob Hagemann, will be held from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or until items are sold out. The auction will be held in the gymnasium at the school, 251 Luedtke Ave.

Donations from area businesses, parents, friends and alumni are arriving daily. New merchandise, collectibles, autographed items, antiques, recreational opportunities and gift certificates for goods and services will be sold to the highest bidder. In the Cash and Carry booth, you may purchase items for cash with no bidding or waiting.

Special items include: Lake Michigan fishing excursion, gas stove, four-night stay at Big Lake Campground-Algoma, wood chipper/shredder, Milwaukee Mile tickets (four tickets plus pit and paddock passes) to A.J. Foyt 225 IndyCar series race, NASCAR Camping World Truck series race, NASCAR Nationwide series, WI ALL-STAR 100 series, Jensen Metals Products fireplace and fuel, autographed Green Bay Packers football, Porcaro's Lawncare - four weeks of lawn mowing and two Brewers tickets (behind dugout).

Other items include: cases of Cuff-n-Collar, 26 collectible belt buckles, Explorer fish tank, folding knife, 70-piece tool set, drill bit kit, 38-piece insert bit kit, screwdriver kit, full sheet collector stamps, 1999 Newsweek - John F. Kennedy Jr. series, Blue Willow dishes, Historic America dishes, oil changes, baskets, turtle foot stool, Wheel of Fortune package, two hand-tied bookend oriental rugs, Build a Bears/Going to the Prom and a set of wall mirrors.

Also available are sets of dishes, sleep pillow, shop vacuum, roll-top desk, dental exams and X-ray by Dr. Bissegger, cleaning products, SC Johnson products, pickles, wine basket, fisherman afghan (49"x 65"), under-cabinet white microwave, Milwaukee-area Entertainment books, 43" x 63" Christmas throw, solar lights, metal wall art, end tables, Norman Rockwell collector plates, handmade Intarsia pictures, oil changes, soccer registration and Borzinski's hanging baskets.

Check out four antique tube radios, Marriott Family Fun Package, pizza certificates, soup tureen, Fostoria stemware, Chromatic Tuner, Raider package, theatre tickets, The Farm half-gallon ice cream every month for one year, Menard's coffee mugs, Rocky Rococo pizza every month for one year, Concordia School tuition voucher, oil changes, pictures, restaurant gift certificates, Piggly Wiggly gift card, toys and books.

More items that are available include: desk, tables, lamps, one-week stay at Camp LuWiSoMo, Lady Lynx golf clubs, car blanket, humidifier, Party with the Puppies, Racine Zoo family fun pack, Racine Optical vision and eye assessment, Nicholson's of Racine family portrait session, Geartech wrench sets, afghans (baby pink 30"x43", beige 43"x76"), In-Sink-Erator ¾ HP disposal, Cardio Fit Rider, bamboo patio set, oriental rugs, kringle every month for six months, decorative fire engine, Mr. Peanut collectible items, Happy Meal collectible display, Andis hair dryers, clippers, flat irons, car washes, Nemo inflatable pool set, two Roman porcelain figurines,

12-place settings Noritake china - Princeton pattern, six-piece luggage set, Desk Apprentice, printer/scanner/copier, toys, baskets, baskets, baskets, Garfield collectibles, pet Radio Fence, Trek child's bike, crystal chess and backgammon game, antique oil lamps, Red Hat basket and college memorabilia.

A silent auction will run concurrently with the voice auction. Silent auction bidders will find gift certificates donated by area merchants for dining out, massages, beauty products, admission tickets, museums, groceries, fitness centers, dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, automotive care, bakery items, entertainment, car washes, flowers, custard, golfing, retail items and much more.

Auction booklets listing all donations, donors and values will be distributed to bidders. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Refreshments and lunch will be available at the Sidewalk Cafe in the gym with grilled brats, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and Palermo's Pizza donated by local merchants. Homemade treats will also be available.

Parking and admission is free. Payment terms will be cash, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. Visit the Web site for updates to the auction list at: http://www.edline.net/pages/Lutheran_High_School/news/Bids_For_Kids_Auction

Call Terri Tigges of Racine Lutheran High School at (262) 637-6538 to make a tax-deductible donation. Proceeds from the auction will be used for student financial aid.