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12th Annual Auction to Feature African Sculpture from Estate Collection
The 12th Annual Gifts and Services Live & Silent Auction at New York City College of Technology will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2006, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the Janet Lefler Dining Room and adjoining Atrium Promenade, 300 Jay Street (at Tillary), 2nd floor, Downtown Brooklyn. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A $25 cover charge may be paid in advance or at the door. For reservations and information on absentee bidding, call 718.260.5025.
This year’s auction will feature selected pieces of African wood and stone sculpture from an estate collection recently donated to the College. Auction guests also will bid on international vacation packages; “day or night on the town” shopping and entertainment packages; “weekend getaways” at leading New York City hotels; fine jewelry; selected electronics; holiday gift baskets; personal, instructional and professional services; books and subscriptions; museum memberships; household items; and brunches, lunches and dinners for two or more at top New York City and Tri-State area restaurants.
Auction guests will enjoy a five-course gourmet buffet dinner prepared by students and faculty from the College’s award-winning culinary and pastry arts program, a consistent winner at the annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show at Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.
Sponsored by the New York City College of Technology Foundation, the annual auction supports the Lorraine Beitler Student Resource Endowment Fund. Proceeds from the fund enable City Tech students to participate in curriculum-related local, regional, national and international professional conferences and competitions.
11/16/06
