Kent Downtown Partnership Dinner Auction set for June 9

Kent Downtown Partnership Dinner Auction set for June 9

The Kent Downtown Partnership Dinner Auction – Under the Stars-A Night at the Movies – is Friday, June 9, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

The public is invited to dress up, attend and help raise funds for KDP.

The KDP Auction Committee has created a “night at the movies” atmosphere, including a free VIP pass with personalized photo. The Great Gatsby ladies will sell tickets for a chance to win an overnight stay, including meals. Live auction items also include a week’s stay at a Whistler, B.C., condo, and Mariner club tickets with a parking pass.

For more information, contact Barbara Smith, KDP executive director, at 253-813-6976 or email BarbaraS@kentdowntown.org, or purchase tickets online at downtownkentwa.com.


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