By GRAHAM BROOKS / Staff Writer

HELENA–The Helena Middle School Band will be hosting their 8th Annual Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Feb. 6 in the HMS Cafeteria with all proceeds going to the HMS band.

Dinner will begin at 5 p.m. and the live auction starts at 6 p.m. The dinner menu includes choice of lasagna or chicken penne, salad, garlic bread, desserts and a beverage.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from any HMS band student or at the door.

A variety of items will be up for auction and bids will start at $1 during the silent and live auction events.

Some of the items up for bid at the auction includes movie tickets, Yeti cups, gift baskets, golf coupons, bowling coupons, iTunes gift cards, Disney gift basket, restaurant gift cards from The Coal Yard, Rios Bar & Grill, Pub 261, the Bright Star, Chubb’s, Full Moon BBQ, Longhorn Steakhouse, The Fish Hook, Starbucks and Gus’s Hotdogs.

Other auction items include a drum set, swing bed, pressure washer, discovery flight, beach condos, deep sea fishing trip, Auburn and Alabama coolers and hoodies, Helena Huskies Apparel, gift baskets, toys, tools and much more.

Credit cards, cash and checks will be accepted at the auction.

Those attended are also encouraged to bring a camera or a phone for the photo booth with props. All proceeds go to fund the HMS Middle School Band.

For more information on the dinner and auction visit Facebook.com/events/414597718734932/.