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POSTED: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009

COLLEGE ATHLETICS: Viking Night set for Oct. 1

The 20th annual Viking Night Dinner and Sports Auction, presented by Key Bank, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 1 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.

"Celebrating 20 Years of Viking Night," the theme of this year's event, will give attendees an opportunity to meet male and female Athletes of the Year from 1990 thru 2009 and see the impact this event has made on the lives of so many Western student-athletes.

Among the items for bid will be sports memorabilia, vacations and other one-of-a-kind packages. 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.

Tickets are still available and can be purchased by contacting the Western Athletic Department at 360-650-4314. Those wishing to donate an item for auction can also call that number.