Dexter Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary Plan Quartermania Auction

A fast-paced night of fun entertainment benefiting local charities is coming to Dexter on Jan. 19.

The Dexter Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary will host a Quartermania auction at the on Dexter-Chelsea Road beginning at 6 p.m.

Quartermania is a cross between a live auction, raffle, Bingo and a home sale party.

"We've gone to simliar events in Stockbridge and Saline and enjoyed it so much that we wanted to bring it to Dexter," event co-chairwoman Mary Ann Finke said. "It's not a lot of work to put together and it's a lot of fun."

To play, participants will be required to purchase a bidding paddle for $3 or two paddles for $5. Each paddle has a number on it that the user holds in the air when placing a bid. Depending on the value of the auction item, participants must bid between one to four quarters, as well.

Each paddle has a corresponding Bingo ball which will be placed in a container and drawn for each item throughout the evening. The winning paddle must be held up if the Bingo ball is pulled. If it is not, the auctioneer will continue drawing balls from the container until a winner is declared.

"The whole event goes fairly quickly," Finke said. "We're going to auction off 60 items as fast as we can."

Prizes include Tuppleware sets, Lia Sophia jewelry, Mary Kay products and gift baskets from in Dexter.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the St. Louis Center in Chelsea, a residential facility for disabled men and children.

"We're hoping to get a good turnout," Finke said. "If you've ever played Quartermania, you know that it generate a lot of excitement."

Throughout the evening, the ladies auxiliary will also sell pizza, beverages and Sloppy Joe's for an extra fee.

Participants are encouraged to show up with quarters to the hall at 6 p.m. to register and view some of the items that will be auctioned off.

For more information visit www.dexterkofc.org, or call Mary Ann Finke at 734-646-0632. Participants must be 21 and over in order to play.