The 12th annual Manitou Questers benefit auction is set for Thursday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Smith Barn at 13853 E. Omena Heights Rd., Omena

Manitou chapter members, including several area antique dealers and other interested in antiques, have donated items from their antique and collectibles to be auctioned for the benefit of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse and the Omena Historical Society. In addition, several homemade craft items will be available to the highest bidder.

Refreshments will be provided and members will be available to answer questions about the various contributions. A preview of items will open one hour prior to the 1 p.m. auction.
Manitou Questers is a part of Questers International, an organization for those interested in the preservation of historical items and the study of antiques.

Further information is available by calling chapter president Janet Dickerson at 386-5395.