Crusaders of comic book lore respond to a call of distress cloaked and masked.
Those coming to the rescue of the Polk County Chapter of the American Red Cross meanwhile appear armed with paintbrushes and clay.
The chapter will host Art to the Rescue, a night of entertainment and fundraising, Sunday, March 20 at Tryon Estates.
“Like many non-profit organizations, the Polk County Red Cross has endured the current tough times but not without diminishing financial resources,” said Executive Director Jessica Burnett. “We are committed to continuing our mission into the future, and so, with the help of our sponsors, we have planned an evening of “Art to the Rescue,” a red hot, Red Cross art auction.”
While enjoying a glass of wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres, ticket holders can preview and bid on items displayed for a silent auction, as well as preview art, which will be auctioned by a professional auctioneer.
Art available runs the gamut from handcrafted jewelry to collectible books.
Artist Kathleen Carson, owner of Kathleen’s, and her husband Bill Crowell, owner of Saluda Forge, donated a tile-top table with a forge iron base that they created together. Carson said she and Crowell felt compelled to help out.
“We’ve just always supported the Red Cross because they go to people’s aid when they need them the most – its always an emergency when people are at their most vulnerable,” Carson said.
Other contributing artists include: Rich Nelson, Dale McEntire, Jim Carson, Diana Gurri, Catherine Gurri, Victor Chiarizia, Beverly Bowden Pickard, Bonnie Bardos, F. E. Sprock, Richard Baker, Signature  offering by Homer Ellertson, Ann Gleason, Margaret Davis, Michael Bedoian, Nancy Heim, Michael Locke, Tyce Marshall, Gary Page, Elaine Pearson, Karen Johnston, Betty Burdue, Courtney Design, Kelly McCullough, Claire Cashau, Eva McCray,  Pan Goodhand, Alexia Timberlake, Patricia Viera and Leonard Jones.
The evening kicks off at 5 p.m. with a preview of items and a silent auction. At 6:30 p.m. attendees can participate in a live auction.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 828-894-2700 or at the door on the night of the event.