Alicia Graves, candidate for Bloomington City Council District 5, will hold a spaghetti dinner and tie auction Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Diners will have an opportunity to bid on ties signed by various Indiana politicians including Gov. Mitch Daniels, Congressman Mike Sodrel, State Auditor Tim Berry, Secretary of State Todd Rokita, State Treasurer Richard Mourdock, Senator Richard Lugar and presidential candidate Newt Gingrich. Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter will attend.

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 12 and under.

For more, e-mail fundraisers@aliciagraves.com or call 812-219-2142.