Proceeds from a chili feed and silent auction Saturday evening will be used to help Jefferson County Fire District No. 3 buy a new $5,500 thermal-imaging camera.

The event is set for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the district’s fire station, 1245 Oak in Williamstown.

Volunteers will accept donations for people stopping buy to enjoy a meal of chili, vegetable beef soup, desserts, coffee and tea. Autographed sports equipment and other items will be available for auction.

Also available will be free blood-pressure checks and other safety information.