The Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce held its 8th annual Live & Silent Auction last Friday night at Camp Sunshine in South Casco. Among the festivities were lots of good food, games, raffles and, of course, the auctions. Items up for bid included restaurant certificates, jewelry, framed art, automotive services, Windham Adult Education classes, vacation packages and sports items. All proceeds benefited the activities of the chamber in support of local businesses, civic events and community charitable programs. (Courtesy photos)

Evergreen Credit Union sponsored the games at the Chamber’s 8th Annual Live & Silent Auction. Pictured are Stacey London and Christine Parsons at the pick a duck game table.Tara and Derek Mathieu of Bob’s Seafood with Clare Amrhein and Tony Barner of Charlie Beiggs Restaurant were among the restauranteurs who enjoyed sharing new dishes as well as the tried and true at Sebago Lakes Signature Dishes Buffet.Diane Field from Maine Bank & Trust, the auction’s event sponsor, recorded the winning bids on 150 Silent Auction items donated by businesses throughout the region.Entertainment sponsor Bob the Screenprinter (Bob Baiguy) played the “Beast” to Miss Maine Susie Stauble’s “Beauty” in a twist on the heads & tails game. John Pollard of Windham, in costume, was the lucky game winnerAuction Committee Chairwoman Laurie Noel of Cross Insurance and Emcee Chris Williams of Signature Sponsor Clark Insurance show off a live auction item from Genest Landscaping and Masonry Center.