TURNERS FALLS — The United Arc begins its 2017 Auction Season on Friday, May 19, with an Online Auction at www.theunitedarc.org/auction.

The Online Auction will run until Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. Then, The United Arc’s annual Gala & Auction will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, at The Log Cabin, Holyoke. All proceeds go to support The United Arc’s programs for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities.

The auction will benefit the Arc’s efforts to provide quality services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Every year, according to the organization, it provides services to almost 3,000 individuals and their families in Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties of Massachusetts.