The Antique Appraisal Fair & Marketplace, sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) and the JCC Cattaraugus County Campus Alumni Association, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on March 27 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 28 in Cutco Theater on JCC's Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean.

An expert appraisal team, led by Greg Carter, owner of United Auctions and Antiques, will offer information on jewelry, coins, watches, furniture, paintings and prints, china, books, quilts, glassware and pottery, vintage clothing and more.

Participants should bring portable items for appraisal and are encouraged to supply related handwritten or typed identifying information about their collectible. For large furniture, a drawer and/or photographs are acceptable.  If you are seeking information about firearms or weapons of any kind, please bring only photographs.

Appraisal fees are $5 per item or $10 for three items. All proceeds will benefit JCC Alumni Association and GOACC projects such as scholarships and Santa Claus Lane.

The event will also feature an Antique Marketplace "buy and sell” area. The fee to set up in the marketplace is $30. There is no charge to listen to the evaluations or to purchase from the "buy and sell" area. Visitors are sure to hear plenty of interesting conversations and useful facts while enjoying refreshments.

For more information, call GOACC, 716/372-4433, United Auctions, 307-3405, or email www.oleanny.com/events.html.