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Rotary Auction

The annual Rotary Club auction, which raises money for college scholarships, is a beloved tradition in Hopkinsville — one Hoptown Chronicle has covered since it launched in 2019. Auction items include everything from country hams and artwork to furniture, sporting goods, gift cards, homemade baked goods and special events.

Hopkinsville, Christian County middle schools to start Rotary youth clubs
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The local Rotary Club pledged $30,000 to start Interact Clubs in the district's two middle schools.
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Hopkinsville Rotary Club sets a new record with 71st annual auction
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The auction raised more than $150,000 on the final night, and chairman Cody Noffsinger praised the community for its support.
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Rotary Auction heads into final night
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Rotarians had raised nearly a quarter-million dollars at the conclusion of the auction's fifth night.
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Rotary Auction tally at $185,086 after 4 nights
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On Friday the auction enters its last two nights, when Rotarians traditionally raise some of the largest amounts for the club's scholarship fund.
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Superintendent takes a pie for the team after schools smash Rotary Auction goal
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HCC President Dr. Alissa Young did the honors and gave Chris Bentzel a pie to the face.
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Rotary Auction pushes above $138,000 on 3rd night
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Rotarians highlighted the efforts of elementary schools in the first round of fundraising reports from local schools. More schools will report on Thursday.
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Rotary Auction raises nearly $100,000 after 2 nights
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The auction resumes at 7 p.m. Wednesday. It runs nightly through Saturday at the Memorial Building downtown.
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Rotary Auction well ahead of last year’s opening night
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The auction, which raises money for college scholarships, continues nightly through Saturday at the Memorial Building.
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Rotary Auction set for its 6-day run at the Memorial Building
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The auction, from April 19 to 24, will raise money for college scholarships.
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Rotary Auction pulls in a surprising total
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The auction, in its 70th year, was postponed from April because of the coronavirus, and at one point there was talk of putting it off entirely this year.
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Rotary Auction heads into final night; grill crew selling the last Boston butts
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Roughly 125 items will be sold in the final night Saturday.
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Rotarians hit the $100,000 mark and head into final two nights of auction
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The focus this year is to keep the auction tradition going and raise as much money as possible for the Rotary Scholars program at Hopkinsville Community College
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