Silent auction this week benefits ‘Shop with a Cop’

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Today and Wednesday the Maricopa Police Department is having a two-day auction to raise money for its first “Shop with a Cop,” a program in which police officers are paired with children to go shopping.

It’s part of national program.

The auction is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Great Western Bank Maricopa Branch, 19750 N. John Wayne Parkway.

Items are:

  • Samsung 40-inch LCD HDTV: value $700, donated by Walmart.
  • Harrah’s gaming gift basket including one-night stay for two people, meal for two Agave’s, Harrah’s sweatshirts, playing card, tumblers, 1.75 liter Absolut Vodka: value $500, donated by Harrah’s Ak-Chino Casino Resort.
  • Round of golf (four), including a cart: $100 value, donated by The Duke Golf Club.
  • Total house cleaning (two): $500 value, donated by Hometown Buzz Services

All auction Items will be on display at the bank along with bid sheets. Higher bidders will be notified by phone 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Actions items must be paid for by cash or check made payable to: FOC Maricopa.