COLUMBUS — The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust will hol an Holinday online auction from Nov. 13-17.
Funds will support CHPT’s “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign and allow the organization to make much-needed repairs to the Stafford Opera House. Building out the second floor restrooms and replacing the A/C unit in the Grand Hall are priority repairs. Funds from previous auctions have been uti- lized to remodel the third floor restroom, modernize the elevator and build a mechanical room, repaint the Grand Hall, repair flooring at a second floor en trance, and repair damage to the building exterior.
Over 50 items will be auctioned this year, including delicious homemade treats, holiday meals, gifts and decor, and unique dining experiences. All items have been donated by community members, which allows CHPT to maximize its fundraising efforts. “We are grateful to everyone who has donated to this year’s auction. Our success is because of their generosity,” said Doris Klaus, auction chair. “Our goal is to raise $20,000 or more to continue improvements on the Opera House. We would like to host more community events in 2025 and having fully functional restroom facilities and a dependable air conditioning system is very important to making that happen.”
