The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will host a silent auction to raise money for chapter programs, including college scholarships. You can generously support SPJ/LA and journalism students on Wednesday, May 6, by bidding at the auction. Some of our fabulous auction items include:
• Tickets to see the Los Angeles Dodgers
• A hike through Griffith Park with Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge
• Lunch with Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley
• A collection of Sounds Eclectic, courtesy of KCRW 89.9 FM
• A private tour of the city’s historical landmarks with the Los Angeles Conservancy
• Framed photographs from the Los Angeles Times, including Luis Sinco’s “Marlboro Man”
• A one-of-a-kind photo of actor Robert Blake, taken by Nick Ut for The Associated Press
• Front pages from the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post and USA Today that commemorate the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama
The auction will begin at 6 p.m. at the Omni Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. All items must be paid for with cash or check.
