The Intercourse Library will hold its annual fundraising gala on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the library, 31 Center St., Intercourse. A meal, wine tasting and silent auction will be part of the event.

The annual event returns to its "Gala" branding after it was reworked to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary last year, when it was known as the "Golden Jubilee."

The gala started in 2011 before being halted during COVID. Prior to that point, around 120 people would attend annually. Now, the numbers have started to creep back up.

"It's an evening in the library for people just to relax and enjoy themselves," said library board member Michele Lichty.

The meal will be headlined by the event's famous crab and corn chowder.

"I forced my husband to make it," Lichty said. "He used to do all the food for the gala, and then we got up to 120 people, trying to make it all in our kitchen. That was just not working out. Now, he just makes the (chowder)."

Also on the menu will be meatballs, grilled meat, a vegetarian selection and a charcuterie table that includes cheeses from Phillips Cheese. Desserts will include pepper lane chocolates, Pellman's cheesecake, donuts from M&A Sweet Treats, sticky buns from Michael's Homestyle Breads, Sweet Shenanigans' cupcakes and hot milk cakes from library board member Sadie Ebersol.

Shrimp cocktails will also be offered, along with a wine tasting. Some of the wine is from local donations. The Caring Cup has also donated coffee and tea for those who wish for a nonalcoholic drink. Other considerations are provided by the Kitchen Kettle.

"We always have coffee, tea, punch and water," Lichty explained. "I don't want people to think that they're just coming for wine."

Tickets are required for the event; preregistration is not required. If attendees do wish to preregister, do so via mail by Sunday, Nov. 1.

A boisterous list of items in the silent auction include pieces from local artists, tickets to Longwood Gardens and a men's basket with books and craft beer.

Throughout the event, the musical sounds of Nathan Bankert will be heard throughout the library. Bankert is the music lead facilitator, director of choral activities and musical director at Pequea Valley Secondary.

More information about the event can be obtained by calling the library at 717-768-3160 or through a link at http://www.intercourselib.org.