Northwest Valley sports fans will have a chance to meet sports celebrities and help a good cause at the same time this Friday.

Sun City Grand will sponsor its first sports memorabilia silent auction between 4 and 8 p.m. Friday in the Sage Brush Room at the Sonoran Plaza, 19753 N. Remington Drive, Surprise.

Former baseball player and announcer Joe Garagiola and baseball scout Mel Didier will sign autographed copies of their books.

Former NBA pros Sam Stith and Joe Caldwell also will be on hand to mingle with the crowd.

Admission costs $5.

Proceeds will benefit DreamCatcher Park, which is located on the Surprise Recreation Campus. DreamCatcher Park is the only facility in the West Valley designed specifically to support adaptive recreation programs.

Organizers will serve hors d'oeuvres and complimentary drinks.

Participants will have a chance win numerous door prizes and also bid on up to 200 sports items.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.grandinfo.com or at the door on the day of the event.

For information, call 623-546-7449.

IF YOU GO

WHAT: Sports Memorabilia Silent Auction

WHEN: 4-8 p.m. Friday

WHERE: Sonoran Plaza Sage Brush Room, 19753 N. Remington Drive

COST: $5

INFO: 623-546-7449

NOTABLE: Joe Garagiola and Mel Didier will sign copies of their baseball books. Former NBA stars Sam Stith and Joe Caldwell will be in attendance.