WAYNE — The auction kicks off with an opening celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Lakeside Ladd House, 505 Main St. A live Auction will be featured, as well as catered refreshments and live music. Celebration tickets are $10 per person.

The silent auction hours and bidding will begin at the Wayne Community Church, Fellowship Hall, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, and continue Friday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to noon, and Saturday, July 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Buy it now” prices will be available on most items.

The silent auction will end on Saturday, July 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a pulled pork barbecue and vegetarian option. At 6 p.m. the auction ends and items will be ready for pickup by 6:30.

This year’s auction features diners across Maine. Getaways in Rangeley, Camden and Vermont and top-of-the-line Aruba restaurants and Island Cruise will be offered. There also will be sports memorabilia and the “Made in Wayne” section, showcasing local talent.

For tickets to the opening celebration and the pulled pork barbecue, call the Wayne church office at 685-3505 and leave a message.

The auctions benefit local outreach programs.