LOVELL — On Sunday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Lovell Historical Society will be presenting a special summer event. During the day, dealers will be on hand displaying antiques, jewelry, paintings, bird houses, and more. At 11 a.m. there will be a live auction conducted by Barry Gilman. Just Be-Cause, a musical group celebrating original Americana songs, will begin performing around noon. There will be grilled foods, sandwiches, beverages, and dessert items, including ice cream, available.

The live auction will begin at 11 a.m. Currently, the items to be auctioned include a fully restored 1941 Old Town 18 ft. Guide Canoe; 100 Gallons of Heating Oil from B & L Oil and Propane; Steamboat Cruise for 4 on Kezar Lake (refreshments included); Dinner for 4 at the Lodge at Pleasant Point; “The Vault,” a Limited Edition Sunday Riley Skincare Kit; 2 tickets to Ebenezer’s sold-out Belgium Beer Dinner on August 25; Dinner for 4 at Oxford House Inn; 1 Cord of Seasoned Firewood from Khiel Firewood; Antique Quilted Coverlet with 2 Pillow Shams; Golf (includes cart) for 4 at Bridgton Highlands Country Club; Signed and numbered first edition of Joseph D. Bates, Jr.’s 1966 Streamer Fly Tying & Fishing; Historic Tour of Kezar Lake for 4 (includes refreshments and limited-edition map); Dinner for 4 at Severance Lodge Club; Kezar Lake Marina’s Day Rental of a Pontoon Boat (includes full tank of gas); Pair of WWI Folding Candle Lanterns; Harvest Gold’s Sterling Silver “Saco River” Bracelet; Decorative “Bears” Sign Bracket by Rod Iron Designs; 12 “Kezar Lake” stemless wine glasses with Craft Artisan Baking Co. refreshments.

If you are unable to attend and would like to bid on an item, just let the Society know. They will find someone to bid for you, with a “not to exceed” limit.

Finally, there are five $200 gift certificates for local businesses being raffled. These have been generously donated by: Center Lovell Market, The Common Loon, Lovell Hardware, Old Saco Inn, and Thurston’s Garage. A book of tickets is priced at $5 for six tickets or $1 per ticket. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the event and the drawing will be held at 2 p.m.

The event will be held at the Kimball-Stanford House at 551 Main Street (Route 5) in Lovell. For more information please call 925-3234, send an email to lovellhistoricalsociety@gmail.com, or visit the Society’s website at www.lovellhistoricalsociety.org.