United Way Penny Auction

Saturday, October 15, 2011 the United Way of Palo Pinto County invites you to attend their 1st Annual Penny Auction to be held at the Mineral Wells Jr. High Gym.

Doors will open at 5:00 pm
Auction begins at 6:00 pm

Items for auction will be donated by local merchants.

Don’t know how to play?

Don’t worry……We will teach you! It is really quite easy!

Briefly, players will purchase as many numbered cups as they wish for $1.00 each. Each cup will be numbered and will have a corresponding numbered ping-pong ball in a hopper. Prior to the auction, the “Penny Value” of all merchant donated items will be assessed. To bid on a prize, place the designated number of pennies in one or more of your cups. If your cup number is drawn, and your cup contains the “Penny Value” assigned,
YOU WIN!
If there is no money in the cup with the winning number, then new numbers will be called until a winner is found. At this time, all money in the player’s cups will be dumped into large containers in the center of the table, and will be collected by United Way volunteers. All numbers drawn will be returned to the hopper so you can continue to play the whole evening. Then, a new item will be place up for bid. There will be a lot of FOOD, PRIZES, and FAMILY FUN for everyone!
Refreshments will be offered, and pennies are available for purchase.
You may bring your own pennies, but we will have plenty available if you need more.
Make plans to be there!
This old-fashioned family evening is sure to be loads of fun.