The 18th Annual Cedar Rapids Kernels Hot Stove Banquet will be held on Monday, Jan. 13 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in downtown Cedar Rapids.

The banquet will include a silent and live auction featuring sports memorabilia and local items, the appearance of the Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan as well as the induction of the Class of 2014 into the Cedar Rapids Baseball Hall of Fame. This year's Hall of Fame Class includes Mike Trout, Chris Sabo, Verna Nance, Ron Gonder and Tom Barbee.

This is the second time the Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan has visited Cedar Rapids and will feature Twins players, top prospects and coaches. Dick Bremer, the Twins play-by-play broadcaster on Fox Sports North, will emcee the Twins Winter Caravan.

Proceeds from the event help the Kernels Foundation accomplish its vision of ensuring that all youth in Eastern Iowa have the opportunity to experience the thrills and life-enhancing lessons that come from engaging in athletics and recreational activities.

Tickets for the banquet go on sale Monday, Dec. 2 and are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Corporate tables with seating for 10 people are available for $350.

Tickets can be purchased at Veterans Memorial Stadium during regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by phone at (319) 363-3887. Banquet tickets also may be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com starting Monday.