ROCKPORT — The Mid Coast Ice Cats, a cooperative junior varsity hockey program based at the Midcoast Recreation Center in Rockport, are hosting a spaghetti dinner and silent auction on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Elk’s Lodge in Rockland from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend to support a great local hockey program.

Made up of players who attend schools from Rockland to Bath that do not offer ice hockey programs, the Ice Cats have been going strong for 13 years. They play a junior varsity schedule against powerhouse programs like Lewiston, St. Dom’s, Kent’s Hill and North Yarmouth Academy. Coached by Steve Hand, the ‘Cats are 7-2-1 this year and have been playing disciplined, team-first hockey.

The dinner and auction will help the financially self-sufficient team continue to offer ice hockey opportunities to unaffiliated high school age players. With ice rental costs, equipment and fund raising needs, hockey is an expensive sport. The Ice Cats are hoping for a robust turnout on Feb. 18 in an effort to raise $3,500 to help fund the program.

Among some of the auction items on offer are a cord of wood, four gallons of California paint, Haven’s Candies, a Boston Bruins jersey signed by Bobby Orr, a firewood rack with cover, a portable outdoor fire pit, a fireplace screen, Maine-made metal garden sculptures, seven cubic yards of ¾” gravel, golf for four at Samoset Resort with a cart, 21-day membership for two at Hybrid Gym, a turkey fryer, and more.

The cost for the dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 10.

For more information and ticket availability, contact Eve Jamieson at ejamieson@roadrunner.com or call 633-2194. Look for the Mid Coast Ice Cats Hockey on Facebook to follow auction updates.

Reach the sports department at: sports@penbaypilot.com.