5th Annual East Ridge PTA Community Auction
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East Ridge Community PTA Auction
Our annual auction is the PTA’s primary fundraising event for the year. After taking a pause we are excited to bring the in-person component of the auction back this year with our 5th annual community event. The auction is a wonderful way to support our East Ridge community.
This year’s funds will help support a variety of causes, including teacher enrichment, new picnic tables, and a covered area to cover the Friendship Garden. These spaces will allow students to have a sheltered area for quiet activities, such as reading and drawing during recess. It will also be accessible during school events and provide a covered outdoor area for art, music and other school activities.
Our hope is to get as many families involved in this year’s community event! Please see below for a variety of ways you can participate this year.
Join us on at Archer Hotel Redmond on May 6th
Click here to purchase your tickets today!
Everyone who registers for the in-person auction by Wednesday, April 6th
will be entered to win an overnight stay on May 6th at
Archer Hotel Redmond plus breakfast for two!
Event Details
The auction will take place at Archer Hotel Redmond.
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Registration & Raffle Sales
Complimentary Champagne & Hors d’oeuvres
Games, Mingling & Photo Opportunities
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bread & Salad Served Tableside
Custom Buffet of Hanger Steak with a Cauliflower, Kale and Cheese Sauce
Grilled Salmon with Sauteed Spinach and Artichoke Hearts in Coconut Oil
& Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms with Sauteed Zucchini Spaghetti (veg)
Dietary Restrictions to be Notified Upon Registration
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Live Auction, Raffle, Dessert Dash, & Fund-a-Need
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Music, Dancing & Late-night Snacks
Hotel Accommodations
We have reserved a block of rooms for the night of Friday, May 6th. If you would like to make a reservation you can click the link below or call the hotel direction and give our group code of 4759671. Room rates begin at $179 + taxes and must be booked by April 22nd.
East Ridge Elementary School Auction | Archer Hotel
How can you help?
We have lots of great opportunities to help with this year’s community auction. Check out these areas below and let us know if you have any questions at becommunityauctioninfo@gmail.com.
Derby Desserts Wanted!!!
The Dessert Dash is a popular auction experience where attendee tables pool donations for the opportunity to select from a group of desserts with the highest bid getting first choice, second choice, and so forth.
We are partnering with local bakeries to provide in-kind donations and we are looking for members of the school community to contribute a dessert that feeds up to 8 people. School community donations were our primary, and favorite, source of desserts previous years. Anything from grandma's secret recipe to a custom themed cookie, we will happily take store bought too.
To learn more and sign up, please visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aada72ca4ffcf8-derby
Donate an Item
Do you or someone you know have a special talent, service, game tickets, vacation home, or merchandise that you would like to promote to the East Ridge Community?
Have an item, unused gift cards, or package you would like to donate to the East Ridge Auction? All donations are welcome!
Please arrange for pick-up or drop off your donation at the school through April 8th. Contact us with any questions and we are happy to assist.
Click here for the procurement form.
Fill our Silent Auction Baskets with Goodies!
Please help us build out some of our silent auction baskets. We have a variety of items on our wish list ranging in price starting as low as $6.55. Please consider contributing and feel free to pass along to your friends, family and neighbors!
Shop for East Ridge Elementary's Gift List (myregistry.com)
Classroom Baskets
Looking for a way to become involved in your classroom and help the school? Classrooms are creating unique and themed baskets to be auctioned off during the event.
Please contact your classroom representative (or teacher if you are unsure who that is) for donations to the classroom basket.
Volunteer your Time on May 6th
We’ve built a great event and are looking for volunteers to help support staffing the event to make it all happen! Please check out all of the opportunities below:
ERPTA Community Auction Volunteer Sign Up: ERPTA Auction Volunteer Sign Up
We have a lot of amazing items to transport to and from the Archer Hotel Redmond and could use some extra assistance. We are also looking for volunteers to assist setting up the auction, working the auction, and tearing it down at the end of the evening. This is a great way to help East Ridge and also participate in the auction! All volunteers who are working the auction during the event will still have an opportunity to participate in the silent and live bidding.
Driver
Set-up
Registration Table
Raffle Sales
Silent Auction
Photo Wall
Wine & Spirits Pull
Technology Assistant
Live Auction
Check Out
Tear-down
becommunityauctioninfo@gmail.com
Additional Questions:
I can’t attend the auction but want to participate.
Will there by online bidding?
YES! Online bidding is easy and free from the comfort of your own couch.
We will open the silent auction the week of the auction
(check back from more information!).
Live auction bidding will be for in-person guests only. However, if you are interested in a live auction item you may have a friend bid on your behalf!
Should I dress up?
Everyone is welcome to come however they feel most comfortable. However, Derby attire is highly encouraged. In fact, we will have a prize for Best Dressed and Best Derby Hat!
Can I sit with my friends?
There are a few ways to arrange sitting with your friends. You can purchase a table of (8) where you also receive a discount! You can purchase your individual tickets together and pay each other back. Or, you can list who you wish to sit with during registration (a new question was added and those who registered early will receive an email asking for this information). We will do our very best to seat everyone with their full party or as many people as possible based on all requests.
How will the winner of the early bird raffle be notified?
All participants who have purchased a raffle ticket on or before Wednesday, April 6th will be entered to win an overnight stay at Archer Hotel Redmond on Friday, May 6th. The winner will also receive breakfast for 2 on Saturday, May 7th. All participants names will be written down and placed into a bowl and one winner will be drawn at random. Two auction committee members will be present during drawing and the winner will be notified in writing no later than Friday, April 8th.
Any additional questions?
Any additional questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your support helping to make this year’s community auction happen!
becommunityauctioninfo@gmail.com
Thank you to our sponsors!
