The 13th annual Hope for Haiti Benefit Auction will take place on Saturday, May 16, at Metzler's one-room school, 535 W. Metzler Road, Ephrata. It will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until the final item is sold. The family-friendly event will feature live and silent auctions, a bake sale, homemade food, children's activities, and spikeball tournaments.

The event brings together hundreds of volunteers and donors in support of the Hope Library and Christian Training Center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The library provides business training rooted in Christian ethics, along with access to literature in French, Creole, and English. As Haiti continues to face political and economic challenges, support for these grassroots initiatives continues to be sought. All day-of-event proceeds will directly benefit the Hope Library and Transformation Haiti's Paradigm Shift Program, led by Pastor Nelson and Sue Martin.

The auction will once again be facilitated by Beiler-Campbell Auction Services and auctioneer Curvin Horning, with support from more than 125 volunteers. The items up for bids will include a small greenhouse, a newly equipped man cave or she shed, swing sets, a fire pit, coolers, outdoor furniture, fresh flowers and plants, quilts, gift cards, collectibles, and locally crafted goods.

Admission to the auction is free. Donations may be dropped off at the home of Nathan and Rosine Shirk, 276 Tobacco Road, Ephrata. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/hopeforhaitibenefitauction or http://www.hopeforhaitibenefit.auction or call 717-271-9603.