LILLINGTON - The Central Carolina Community College Foundation continues its tradition of offering hand-made furniture and a variety of beautiful and useful items in wood and metal as it hosts its 17th Annual Furniture Auction.

The event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 3. The items will be available for viewing in and outside of the Miriello Building Multipurpose Room on the college's Harnett Main Campus, 1075 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd. Bidding starts at 10 a.m. and will wrap up about noon.

The Auction is a great source for those seeking to purchase quality wood and metal work at auction prices while also making an impact on the future of the students at CCCC.

Proceeds from the Auction help to provide financial aid for Harnett County students at the college through an endowed scholarship fund managed by the CCCC Foundation. The proceeds also pay for materials used to produce the auction items, which are created by students in the college's carpentry and welding classes.

A variety of handcrafted wood and metalwork, including lawn furniture, utility buildings, yard decorations, and other items, will be up for auction.

For more information about the CCCC Foundation Furniture Auction, contact CCCC's Harnett Provost Jon Matthews at 910-893-9101 or jmatthews@cccc.edu. Go online to www.cccc.edu/auction to see a photo gallery of the auction pieces.

The CCCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with, but independent of, the college. It receives donations of money and equipment on behalf of CCCC and uses them to promote the educational mission of the college and assist students through scholarships and grants.

For information on giving to the Foundation, contact Emily Hare, executive director of the CCCC Foundation, 919-718-7230 or ehare@cccc.edu.