The Polk County Red Cross is holding a Christmas Auction on November 30. Organizors say they hope this auction will make things a little easier on some of the families in our community just in time for Christmas.

Everyone is welcome. The following is a list of some of the items they have acquired so far:

Hands on Museum Tickets

Family Season Pass to NC Zoo

Smokey Mountains Railroad Tickets

Greenville Zoo Tickets

Tweetsie Railroad Tickets

Dollywood Tickets

Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens Tickets

Pizza Inn family gift certificate

Ice Skating Tickets at the Greenville Rec

Two Nights Stay at Mountain Brook Cottages in Cherokee

Centre Stage Show Tickets

One Night Stay at the beautiful Hully Gully Cabin on Lake James

Tickets to Greenville Symphony

The Red Cross says this list is growing every day. There will also be furniture, appliances and art to be sold at the auction.

They are accepting donations of any kind not only for the auction but for their upcoming rummage and book sale.

All donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be given upon request. Any item that you think has value and you are willing to part with, let the Red Cross find it a new home.

Bring your donations to the chapter located at 231 Ward St. in Columbus. Call 894-2700 for directions or for pick-up call 828-289-4191.

This Red Cross chapter has been in Polk County for 90 years and as always are ready to help you when you need them.