The 44th annual Auction & benefit Meal for the YMCA in Junction City is Thursday evening at Brown Auction Service, 2323 North Jackson Street.

There will be a silent auction that runs from 2-6 p.m. followed by a live auction at 6 p.m. The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce is co-hosting their Business After Hours at this event along with Smithfield Foods. Meal serving will begin at 5 p.m.

Meal tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-10. Children 5 and under eat free.