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Viking Night annual social, auction event takes place tonight on campus

The 21st annual Viking Night Dinner and Sports Auction, presented by Key Bank, will take place tonight, Sept. 16, at Sam Carver Gymnasium on the Western Washington University campus.

Viking Night is recognized as one of the premier social events in Whatcom County, with more than 500 Western boosters attending each year. The evening includes a hosted social hour, dinner, and silent and live auctions.

Among the items for bid will be vacations, spa packages, golf outings, rare wine, jewelry, and custom artwork. All proceeds from Viking Night directly support Western athletics programs and scholarships.

Activities begin at 5 p.m., with a hosted cocktail party and a five-part silent auction. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by the live auction.