Many attend Midsummer Party at St. Francis

Lisa Newell/Gulf Breeze News Gail Crume admires a painting named "Wave II" by Joan Burr at the Midsummer Night Party at St. Francis of Assisi Church.

Hundreds turned out Saturday night to have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items at the third annual Midsummer Night Party at St. Francis of Assisi. Episcopal Church.

Entrance included wine and hors d'oeurves at the church, which is located at the eastern entrance of Plantation Hill subdivision, just across the street from the new Andrews Institute. Tables laden with auction items crowded the parish hall

Organizers amassed various and sundry silent auction items, ranging from fine art to antiques, bicycles and vacation trips. Lucky bidders had the opportunity to bid on gift certificates to area restaurants, hotel stays, rare jewelry and furniture items.

The count is not in yet, but organizers believe they exceeded their goal for the event, the proceeds of which will go to local charities.

Previously, the event helped the Santa Rosa Kids House, Hospice, Wilmer Hall, Good Samaritan Clinic, and Interfaith Ministries, to name a few.

Colleen Ondis, Cindo Pablo and Arnie Ondis, consider some of the silent auction items. Albert Warnock and Father Al Pruitt enjoy the party, which is an annual event. LEFT: Jan Morgan, Tom Smith, Harvey Jordan, Carol Jordan and Mary Lee Hanson enjoy the outside seating at the Midsummer Night Party. Father Al with event organizers Jane and Lynn Parker and Ann and Herb Woll.