Lighthouse art auction benefits the needy

(Photo by David Gordon)

(Photo by David Gordon)

Saugerties Performing Arts Factory (SPAF) at 169 Ulster Ave. will host the Shine On Saugerties gala and auction on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. The evening begins with food and wine and live music by Todd Boyle until the auction of the painted model lighthouses created by local artists begins at 6:30 p.m. with auctioneer Barry Cherwin. All proceeds from sales benefit the nonprofit Saugerties Finger Fund that provides financial relief to struggling residents. Tickets cost $25 and are available at Town & Country Liquors, Sawyer Motors and online at www.DiscoverSaugerties.com.