The elementary campuses of Lancaster Mennonite School, Locust Grove and New Danville have joined together to host an online benefit auction that will be open for bidding from Monday, April 26, at 8 a.m. through Friday, April 30, at 8 p.m. All funds will go to the Annual Fund to provide a Lancaster Mennonite education.

Items up for bids will include original artwork from local artists, community experiences, toys, themed gift baskets, and gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses. Featured items include experiences like a hot air balloon ride and a day rental in a 1966 convertible Ford Mustang; gift cards to local restaurants and businesses like Rachel's Creperie and Lemon Street Market; live trees, shrubs and flowers; quilts; handmade items; gift sets from Ten Thousand Villages and Cocalico Creek; and unique projects by each elementary and middle school class.

To preview the items, visit http://www.biddingowl.com/LMelementaryauction. Event information is also available by visiting http://www.lancastermennonite.org/auction.