EPHRATA – Annual St Patrick’s Day Girls State and Boys State Dinner and Auction is coming up soon.

The dinner and Auction will be held March 18 at 5 p.m. at the American Legion Art Semro Post and Unit 28, located at 276 8th Ave NW in Ephrata.

A release from Jane Montaney, Unit 28 American Legion Auxiliary, said that this is the main fundraiser to sponsor young women and men for a week-long intensive active learning experience of state government.

The main meal consists of the traditional corned beef and cabbage; but, ham is available for those that would prefer it. There will also be lots of items to bid on in the auction, including baked goods. The donations will be tax deductible.

The release also said they will celebrate the 104th Anniversary of the American Legion in conjunction with the Dinner and Auction by serving cake and ice cream.

Tickets are available for $12 each or $20 for a couple at the Post during business hours, 1 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.