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By Jessica Bruni, April 1, 2007

Last updated: Sunday, April 1, 2007 12:40 AM EDT

After a three-year absence, Friends of the Bosler Memorial Library is bringing back its traditional auction and gala for a very special occasion - its 50th anniversary.

“We wanted to celebrate our birthday and a lot of people did ask for it,” explains Carol Swift, who is co-chairwoman of this year's event.

Indeed, for many years the elegant auction to benefit the library was a tradition in Carlisle. When the Friends stopped holding the auctions in 2004, Swift says, there was a public outcry.

So when it came to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the organization's involvement with the library, the Friends committee decided nothing short of the auction would do.

“I think it's really exciting to be a part of a commemorative event and bring back something that was always done in our area,” says Kris Shulenberger, co-chairwoman.

After two years at the Bosler library, the auction also is returning to Dickinson College, which Swift says will allow more people to attend. In honor of its 50 years, the event will have a 1950s theme, with tables decorated in gold, black and white to celebrate its golden anniversary.

June 2 at HUB

The gala itself will be held on June 2 at the Holland Union Building. The event kicks off with a silent auction complimented by appetizers and wine. Alicia Richards, news anchor from Channel 27, will act as mistress of ceremonies for the event. Following the gourmet dinner there will be a live auction

And, of course, there will be birthday cake.

Swift said Friends will be auctioning off cakes made by local “celebrities,” including former state representative Al Masland and current state Rep. Scott Perry, R-92. The auctioning of the cakes also is a tradition and one year, Swift says, a cake went for $3,000.

While the cakes will be baked fresh right before the auction, the group is in the midst of collecting donations for the auction now.

Auction items

So far, the origination has managed to snag an emerald and gold necklace designed by Bessie Jamieson Boyle and valued at $2,400, a painting by Gabriel Horkovitz, a pendant from Mountz Jewelers, restaurant certificates and a variety of vacation packages, including trips to the Adirondacks and Disney World.

The Friends hopes to raise $50,000 for the library. Although the event is formal, attendees are welcome to dress in costume from the ‘50s.

In the meantime, The Friends committee is accepting donations until April 15.

If you're going

Tickets for Bosler's Golden Gala and Auction are $25 to attend the silent auction and $50 for the entire event, including dinner.

Tables for four or eight people can be reserved.

Although 600 seats are available, the event is expected to sell out quickly.

Tickets and an auction program will be mailed to participants.

For more information, call Kris Shulenberger at 776-4151 or Carol Swift at 249-7365.