An Italian buffet & silent auction will be held Saturday, April 5, from 6-8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 189 Main St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. $25 cash or check; advanced ticket sale only through church office; call 315-769-8036. Early auction viewing & bidding from March 25-April 4 at the church nursery M-Th 9-6 p.m., or Friday 9 a.m.-noon. Proceeds will benefit volunteer work at Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky. Dinner entrée choice of chicken parmesan, spaghetti & meatballs, vegetable lasagna, fettuccine alfredo; appetizers, bread, salad, beverages, and dessert included.