Local and nationally known sports legends and Hall of Famers are making arrangements to meet in Boothbay for the 25th annual Boothbay Charities Classic Golf Tournament, Lobster Bake, and Sports Auction.

Sept. 25 and 26 mark the dates for this exciting event and all proceeds will go to benefit Special Olympics Maine. Whether it’s football, baseball, hockey, racing or golf, we will likely have something for the sports fan in you.

The festivities will kick off on Friday afternoon with a New England lobster and clam bake with the participating celebrities. If you are playing golf the cost of the lobster bake is included in your entrance fee. Public is welcome to purchase tickets to Lobster Bake and auction by calling Brenda Blackman at 633-6280, or email info@boothbaycharitiesclassic.com for more information.

A silent sports auction will be available for public viewing and bidding from 4 through 7:30 p.m. on Friday, the 25th at the Boothbay Railway Village. (Results will be announced later that evening.) All fans are welcome. The lobster bake will take place under the big top at the Railway Village on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. and is a great opportunity for the public to mix and mingle with the celebrities. Chicken is also available.

Celebrities attending the 2015 tournament will include: former Patriots Bob Capadona, Tom Stephens, and Gerhard Schwedes; former Bruins Ken Hodge and Don Marcotte; former Major League baseball players Bill “Spaceman” Lee, Cactus Jack Billingham, Peter Ladd and Bob Allietta; former NFL players Ted Hendricks, Elvin Bethea, Pete Banaszak, Butch Byrd, Roger Wehrli, and Joe DeLamielleure; and local celebrities Dot Petty, Steve Minich, Jeff Peterson to name a few. The celebrity list will be updated as the event gets closer. Visit www.boothbaycharitiesclassic.com for up-to-date listings on auction items and celebrity appearances.

Special Olympics Maine is a year round sports training and competition program for adults and children with intellectual disabilities. In Maine we have close to 3,800 athletes who participate in the program. For more information on Special Olympics Maine please visit our web site at www.specialolympicsmaine.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsMaine.