BARRYVILLE, NY — The Eldred Basketball Booster Club Inc. will host its first fundraiser and auction on Thursday, February 19, at B.V.H. Sports Bar from 6 to 11 p.m. The classic menu and special dishes will be available for purchase, with 50% of all proceeds directly benefiting the Eldred Basketball Booster Club. The event will feature a silent auction, with local goods and services including massages, hair styling, restaurant gift certificates and more, beginning at 7 p.m.

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization was founded by David Binkowski, Eldred Modified Boys Basketball coach, after the suggestion was made by local business owner, Mitchell Kolvenbach and is supported by Patrick Kean, Eldred’s junior varsity boys basketball coach. Striving to reach a $200,000 goal to replace the Eldred Central School gymnasium floor and bleacher stands, the nonprofit has already raised in excess of $11,000 in just over one month. Local businesses that have contributed include Large Media, Christmas Trees by Mitchell, Countryside Heating & Plumbing, The Beauty Shop, MJM Hair and the Barryville Bottle.

Donations, which are tax exempt, can be sent to Eldred Basketball Booster Club, 33 Pitio Rd., Glen Spey NY 12737 or online at EldredBasketball.org. Call 845/820-5470.