10 Items To Win at Saturday's Silent Auction

The took a classic David Letterman sketch and turned it into a promotional public service announcement (PSA), reminding residents of its live and silent auction Saturday.

“All proceeds support the South River Federation’s mission to protect, preserve, restore and celebrate the South River,” according to the PSA.

Set to take place form 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, community members from all around the watershed area will gather at to celebrate the South River. To remind and motivate residents of the special event, the organization created a “top 10” list explaining why this event is one you won’t want to miss.

Here are the top 10 reasons to attend Saturday night’s event, brought to you by the South River Federation:

10. Come to see the stunning displays of Homestead Garden’s annual flower show.

9. Men, need a gift for that special lady? Try your luck at bidding on a beautiful cultured pearl jewelry set by Knottin Pearls. Ladies, have your pick at a wide variety of other jewelry by Zachary’s, Gems by Anthy, Stella & Dot, Insouciant Studios and more!

8. Take advantage of the beautiful weather and get yourself a new bike! Bid on a Giant Escape 2 bike from the Family Bike Shop.

7. Ever dream of being a rock star? Don’t miss this chance to win a Les Paul design Epiphone Guitar autographed by Tito Beveridge of Tito’s Handmade Vodka and donated by Edgewater Liquors.

6. Don’t miss your chance to bid on a one of a kind, hand-carved, wooden “Treasures of the Chesapeake” diorama including a yellow perch, rockfish, oysters, blue crab, and eels by Norman Carr.

5. Get your fill of raw Chesapeake Bay oysters donated and shucked right in front of you by a local waterman. Dine on delicious food and desserts by Palate Pleasers and enjoy an open bar.

4. Spring is here so get that yard in shape! Bid on design consultations with Ciminelli’s Landscape Services, Petro Design/Build, and The Sharper Cut. Perhaps you are just looking for a lawn care company? Look no further than Carbon Zero Lawn Care by Good Earth Gardeners.

3. Ever imagined sipping wine while gazing over the beautiful hills of Napa Valley? Or perhaps on a picturesque street in Avignon, France? Make that dream a reality by bidding on one or both of these amazing trips!

2. Want to know what’s its really like to be a Riverkeeper? Bid on a “Day with the RIVERKEEPER” and spend the day with South River Riverkeeper Diana Muller, and you can explore and learn about the issues facing the South River.

1. Have fun! Celebrate the South River and everything our beautiful watershed has to with your friends, family and neighbors. Get your tickets today!