Brix and Brew Home Edition a success

DAYTON—One hundred and nineteen people placed bids during the online silent auction for Brix and Brew Home Edition. Chamber manager Molly Weatherill-Tate said over $24,000 was raised during the event, held from Oct. 30 through Nov. 7.

The one-and-a-half-hour live auction took place on Zoom the evening of Nov. 6., featuring Mike Himmelberger as the auctioneer and Betty Lou Crothers as his “sidekick.” Emily Davis played the part of Vanna White. The event took place in front of a winery scene backdrop.

“It was definitely different. It was almost like producing a television show, in a way. Considering the situation, Brix and Brew went really well,” Weatherill-Tate said.

She said kudos go to wine and beer “Meisters” Bill Clemens, Jay Takemura, and Mike Himmelberger, the Brix and Brew Committee, the Chamber board, the Weinhard Café, and the many sponsors and participants. They contributed to making Brix and Brew a success.

The annual Brix and Brew event supports operating costs for the Dayton Chamber of Commerce.