Lounge on the Spanish Isle of Mallorca or Abaco Island in the Bahamas. Fly fish in pristine Idaho or Colorado. Hunt at local favorite Enitachopco Creek, or explore the village of Alcester, England.

Do any or all of these – CHEAP – and get some feel good warm and fuzzies to boot.

How?

Come to the 13th Annual Auction benefiting Main Street Alexander City on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Aliant Bank Building on Highway 280, Alexander City.  Preview starts at 6:00 PM and Live Auction starts at 8:00 PM.

Supporters of Main Street Alexander City have donated these trips, and much, much more so that you can bid on them and win, and support the great cause at the same time.

In the past, these trips of a lifetime have sold for VERY low amounts. Now is your chance to treat yourself and claim it’s for charity!

How much?

Tickets are $30 in advance from Main Street Alexander City, $35 at the door. But you will get plenty of beverages and heavy appetizers.  Call 256-329-9227 to get advance tickets.

Detail on The Trips

Mallorca – Mallorca is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea.  It’s known as a playground for European elite and celebrities.  And you, too.  Enjoy this two bedroom, two bath villa – schedule a custom time to fit your convenience.

Fly Fish On the Warm River in Idaho – have you ever been out west to fly fish for trout? It’s the best.

Warwickshire, England – visit and explore the quaint village of Alcester, England.

Treasure Cay – Abaco Island – The Bahamas – relax for 5 days and 4 nights in cottage that sleeps 6.

Silverthorne in Summit County, Colorado – room for 3 couples in this Colorado getaway.

Enitachopco Creek Hunting – 3 days and 2 nights of hunting on 1,400 acres of professionally managed hunting preserve, just north of Alex City.

DOWNLOAD THE FULL AUCTION BROCHURE HERE

Other cool stuff to win:

Dinner for 10 at Five Star Plantation * 3 hours of live, full band acoustic music by the Robin Hill Band * $1,400 off of a set of braces *  mailbox from Robinson Iron * MUCH MORE

SPECIAL FOR LAKE MARTIN VOICE READERS:

Mention that you read about it here and famed Auctioneer Walter Coley will personally serve you your beverage of choice at the auction, maybe in the middle of bidding!  Just write down your name and drink choice and give it to the person at the door.

On a personal note, I would like to compliment Main Street Alexander City on what a wonderful job they have done / are doing to preserve downtown.  They have realized that it takes a combination of helping local businesses, preserving history, and bringing meaningful, fun places to shop and spend time.  If you are a Lake Martin part timer and have not been downtown Alex City for a while, GO!  You will find something you like, I guarantee.