Pictured are Jennifer Poupis, president of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club, event chairperson (left) with Alba Spinelli, Club vice president; also, vice president and Garden City branch manager, Community National Bank , event host. Also serving on the committee are Rotarians Jennifer Anthony, Jim Brady, Connie Deckel, Sandra Engelke, Helmut Schuler and Althea Robinson. The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club meets on Mondays, 12:15, at the Garden City Hotel. For information about becoming a member, please call Jennifer Poupis, president at (516) 668-0204. The Community National Bank, 1055 Franklin will host the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club’s gala art auction on Thursday evening, February 4, 2010. Marlin Fine Auctions will be featuring art in all media and price ranges Selections may include: Agam, Chagall, Alvar, Delacrux, Borelli, Fazzino, Boulanger, Ghambero, Broadway and Gorman. Additional selections may be available by request.

Guests will enjoy an array of food including hors d’oeuvres, deserts and coffee. The preview will be held at 7 p.m. The auction will begin at 8 p.m. The pre-paid fee $15; $20 at the door. Credit cards are accepted. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a door prize. Proceeds from the art auction will be for the benefit of Rotacare which provides free medical care for those in need. Everyone is invited to enjoy this gala event while supporting this great cause.

To pre-pay and for further information, please call (516) 902-3359 or email: pouopis.j@pg.com.