The public is invited to the 24th annual Under the Harvest Moon benefit dinner and auctions, Friday, November 8, 6-9:00pm, at the Rotary Reserve in Cedar Falls. Reservations only for this popular event; the number of seats is limited. It's a good time with good people for a good cause!

Guests will enjoy a delicious meal from Starbeck's Smokehouse and music by Bob and Jovita Long. Complimentary beverages include wine from Hollen Family vineyard, beer from SingleSpeed, and coffee from Cup of Joe.

Silent and live auction packages include:

• Guided outdoor adventures, including a canoe trip for 4-6 people on the Upper Iowa River, or an on-water, fly-fishing lesson in NE Iowa's Driftless Region.
• Behind the scenes tour at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo.
• Hand-built canoe.
• Ruger 10/22 Engraved American Eagle Rifle, plus lessons from a Black Hawk County Conservation Ranger.
• Dinner and a show, compliments of Montage and Gallagher Bluedorn.
• Signed duck prints from Ducks Unlimited.
• Hand-crafted, solid cherry storage bench, re-purposing a lovely door.
• A one-week timeshare anywhere in the continental USA.
• Outdoor bench made from recycled plastic.
• Original painting, ceramic art, wood carving, and other artwork from regional and local artists.
• And much, much more for you to enjoy or gift away!

For reservations or more information about donating an auction item for the event, please call 319-277-2187. Reservations will be accepted through October 25 or until all seats are claimed. Cost is $45 per guest or $320 for a table of eight.

Contributions to and at this event are tax-deductible as allowed by law. All proceeds will support environmental educational programming for all ages and natural resource stewardship in Black Hawk County. Thank you!