The 13th Annual Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce Member Mixer is Thursday, March 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts in Wellsboro. The event is free and open to the public. 

The mixer gives local business people, representatives of nonprofit organizations and the public an opportunity to participate in live and silent auctions, enjoy refreshments, pick up brochures and learn more about what’s coming up in Wellsboro and surrounding areas.

Members of the community and the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce are asked to contribute items for the auctions. In the past, framed photographs and prints, artwork, tickets to sporting, community theater, concerts and other entertainment events, books and gift cards for meals, gas and clothing have been among the donated items. 

Auction proceeds will benefit the chamber-sponsored Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival Family Day and Children’s Health Fair being held on The Green on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “This is a day for children and their parents to discover the many health services available in our area and encourage healthy choices,” said Julie Henry, chamber executive director. “During this free day of fun activities, children can find out how easy making healthy choices can be.” 

Items donated directly support the Chamber Mixer auctions. “The auctions add fun and excitement to the mixer for our members and the public, and the proceeds help area children,” Henry added. 

Those with questions about the mixer or auctions or to let the chamber know what they will be donating are asked to contact Julie Henry by this coming Monday, March 13 by calling 570-724-1926 or emailing her at JulieH@wellsboropa.com.