LAST-MINUTE REMINDER: if you are available tonight (Thurs.), we would love to see you. Goods, services and cash donations worth about $10,000 have been donated for the Bushfires Fundraiser being held by Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge at Freemasons Ivalda, Darebin, at 6.30pm for 7pm on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Some 34 lots will be put to auction by Geoff Brown. There are no reserve prices. There will be some great bargains. Successful bidders can pay by cash, or card (Visa, Mastercard). There are also some items for sale at set prices, and there are some valuable prizes in raffles. Entertainer Brendan Scott (3AW) will perform. Smart casual wear.

Come and go as you please; there will be no speeches. The night begins at 6.30pm for 7pm, with a free barbecue and salads. We ask for a $10 donation per person as entry. Drinks are available at bar prices. A valuable bottle of Glenmorangie Nector D’Or Single Malt Scotch Whisky will be won in a Coin Toss competition.

Every cent raised will go towards bushfire victims, and be directed through the Freemasons Foundation Victoria Disaster Relief Fund (the current statewide total has reached $673,998).

We do ask that if you are attending that you book (at no charge) at: https://www.trybooking.com/590916