This quilt is one of the items available in the Maine Music Society’s upcoming online auction featuring an assortment of items ranging from outdoor experiences to artwork and fashions crafted by local artisans, and gift certificates from a variety of local businesses. Submitted photo

The Maine Music Society is set to host its 7th annual online auction. An assortment of items ranging from homemade breads to snow-shoeing and skiing experiences, vacation rentals, beautiful artworks, toys, fashions crafted by local artisans, and gift certificates from a variety of local businesses. The preview opens Friday, Nov. 1, bidding starts at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, and the auction will close 10 days later at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov.13.

Details on bidding procedures and a link to the auction website are available on the MMS website at mainemusicsociety.org. Winners will be notified and given the location to pick up items.

Rehearsals are under way for the 2024-25 season, “Celebrating Community.” Performances begin with the ever-popular a cappella experience Battle of the Blends at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, and in December with “A Season of Celebration,” in March with “Out of the Ashes,” and in May with “A Showcase of Americana.” The concerts are all held at the Franco Center located at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Tickets can be purchase at mainemusicsociety.org. For more information, visit the website or contact [email protected].

MMS is a 501(c)3 non-profit music-performing organization committed to bringing quality performances to the public through educational imaginative programming, and artistic excellence. It supports the MMS Chorale and the MMS Chamber Singers.