CHERRY CREEK – The 12th Amish Relief Auction will be held Saturday, May 23.

The auction starts at 9:30 a.m. and continues all day, rain or shine. A tent will be set up in case of inclement weather. It will be held at Empire Livestock Cherry Creek Market, 6732 Pickup Hill Road, Cherry Creek. From Route 83 in Cherry Creek, take Southside Avenue to Pickup Hill Road. Shuttle buses and handicap parking are available.

The auction will feature Amish-made furniture, tables, chairs, rockers, clocks, quilts, rugs, wall hangings, handmade items, food, animals, outdoor items, farm equipment and gift certificates.

There will be Amish home-style refreshments, along with a chicken barbecue, pig roast, sausage, veal burgers, subs, salad, ice cream, baked goods, homemade doughnuts, lemonade, pop and coffee.

Proceeds will go toward medical bills for children and other needy families in the Conewango Valley community.

For more information, contact Lonnie Kent, auctioneer and manager, Empire Livestock, Cherry Creek, NY 14723, 296-5041; or Patrick Cullen, president, Bank of Cattaraugus, 24 Main St., Cattaraugus, NY 14719, 257-3431.