Northwest Christian School auction and barbecue set for May 6

Newton - Northwest Christian School will hold its annual auction and chicken barbecue from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.on Saturday, May 6, at the school, located at 92 Rte. 519 in Newton. Games and amusements will begin at 1 p.m. The chicken barbecue dinner will be served from 2 to 4pm. A silent auction will include items ranging from toys, to kitchen items, to artwork on view and to bid on, will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Paddle registration and viewing will be free the entire day. The general auction will take place at 5 p.m. Items for bid include Yankee tickets, outdoor furniture, a tea set, and overnight stays at local bed and breakfasts. There is no admission charge for the auction. Chicken barbecue tickets are $7 adults; $3.50 children. The meal includes barbecued chicken, potato salad and coleslaw, rolls, baked beans and homemade desserts, as well as free refills of iced tea, lemonade and coffee/tea. For information, call 973-383-9713 or log on to ncsnj.org.