GREENE – With wonderful and exotic items you’ll want to bid on, Chenango River Theatre’s fifth annual Winter Gala fundraiser will be held at The Silo Restaurant from 6–9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21. 

Featured at this year’s Gala is a six-day trip for two rafting the rapids of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. The trip is donated by Arizona Raft Adventures in support of CRT’s upcoming 2012 world premiere of a new play (Separation Rapid) based on the true story of Bessie and Glen Hyde’s 1928 attempt to run the river while on their honeymoon. 

With over one hundred items donated by area merchants, those attending the Gala often find great bargains on fine artwork, jewelry, sports memorabilia and gift certificates to area attractions and restaurants.  

Four other vacation possibilities are up for bid in addition to the Grand Canyon trip:  A week in a private apartment in the historic village of Lourmaine, France, in the Provence region (includes an airfare credit);  One week in a private home in Wrightsville Beach, NC, less than 5 minutes from the beach with numerous golf courses nearby;  A getaway to an exclusive private camp in the Catskills, renowned for the fishing;  A week at the Endless Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania.