An auction in Tuscaloosa held the day after the April 27 tornado anniversary will benefit the rebuilding of tornado-damaged homes.  Proceeds from the Building Hope Auction will go to Habitat Tuscaloosa, raising funds for Nick's Kids and the 14th house being built through their "14 for 14" initiative.

The auction will be held at the University Club at 421 Queen City Avenue at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $50, which covers heavy hors d’oeuvres, a drink ticket and entertainment by local group Bertea.

The silent auction begins at 7 p.m. and the live auction begins at 8:15 p.m.

Some of the items for auction include:

From Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority:

Tuscaloosa, Ala. ~ The Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the rebuilding of Rosedale Park on April 23 at 10 a.m. The event will take place on the corner of 29th Street and 11 Avenue in Tuscaloosa and is free and open to the public.

“The program is a commemorative event marking the first anniversary of the April 27 tornado and embracing the spirit in which our community is coming together to rebuild,” said Gary Minor, PARA executive director.

The program will begin with an invocation offered by Louis Johnson, pastor of Rosedale Baptist Church. Remarks from various officials, check presentations from park sponsors and a groundbreaking ceremony will be featured. Diagrams of planned amenities will be available and discussed by PARA officials.