Quartermania fundraiser to support Downey Library

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DOWNEY – The Friends of the Downey City Library are inviting the community to a lively fundraiser, Quartermania, on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Doors open at 11 a.m., with lunch included in the $40 ticket price. Guests will also receive $5 in quarters to get started in the bidding. The event begins at 12:15 p.m., with final drawings scheduled for 3 p.m.

Quartermania is described as a mix between an auction and an opportunity drawing. Participants use quarters to bid on prizes ranging from one to four quarters. Each person receives a numbered paddle, and winners are determined when the auctioneer draws a matching chip from the bucket.

All proceeds benefit children and family programs at the Downey City Library. Tickets are available now at the Friends’ Bookstore, located inside the library at 11121 Brookshire Ave.