STORY AND PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK

The Blaine County Democrats have opened bidding for their 5th annual Online Auction Fundraiser.

More than a hundred auction lots are up for grabs, including a vacation at an oceanfront villa in Akumal, Mexico, three nights at The Beach House Hotel at Hermosa Beach, a half-day of skiing with Olympian Muffy Davis, a Sun Valley golfing package for two, a Summer Wine & Petanque Party for eight, a Pickleball Addicts Party for 10, a Pioneer Summer Yurt Getaway and a variety of gift certificates for local restaurants and businesses.

Online bidding is available at http://blainecountydemocrats.org/ Click on the “see the online auction lots.” Bidding runs through 10 p.m. Friday, May 3—the night of the Clint and Michelle Stennett Social at The Argyros.

The social will start at 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at The Argyros in Ketchum. In addition to a chance to socialize over nibbles provided by caterer Lisa Marie Ault, and local and state candidates will be introduced.

"The food should be amazing, as Lisa Marie is a fabulous caterer," said Bev Robinson.

Tickets are $50 for general admission and $35 for Young Democrats 35 years and younger. They’re available at https://theargyros.org/calendar/clint-michelle-stennentt-social/.