LIVE AUCTION EVENT!
Dinner and Live Auction April 30
First Parish 2016 Auction - May Day!
Saturday, April 30, 2016
First Parish Hall
20 Lexington Road, Concord MA
6:00 p.m. cocktails
7:00 p.m. dinner
8:00 p.m. Live Auction
Tickets are $40 to this adult-only event are available now at Coffee Hour or in the FP office. Tickets are going fast - buy yours today!
Please join us for an evening of food, fun and philanthropy. Get competitive and try to place the winning bid on our big ticket live auction items - there will be some new items and some First Parish favorites. Buy tickets to festive parties at people's homes and creative workshops. Wonderful baskets will be available in a silent auction. Buy a ticket to the Heads/Tail game for a chance to win the Grand Prize. And celebrate the tremendous community we are building together at First Parish. A delicious dinner is included, and we'll have a lively cash bar. (For dinner, there are Vegan, Dairy Free, and Gluten Free options available.) All are welcome!
REGISTERING
Please help us complete your registration for the May Day! Auction by doing the following. If you are asked for your credit card information, please make sure to provide it so that you are fully registered prior to the Live Auction. Nothing will be charged to your card at this time; it will only be used if you buy anything during the Online Auction or at the May Day Auction on April 30th.
If you have any questions, please contact Bob Treitman (bob@treitman.com; 978-287-0456).
Why do I need to register on Bidding for Good?
- In addition to purchasing a ticket for the auction dinner, please register with the Bidding for Good website so you can:
o receive a paddle and be able to bid on the night of the auction
o bid on items on-line before the auction
- The registration process includes adding a credit card number (Bidding for Good is a secure site) and ordering a free ticket.
o The free ticket is important because it connects you to the First Parish Auction.
o Nothing is charged to your credit card until after the auction, after a review of winning bids.
o Note: If you already have an account with Bidding for Good, you can just Sign In.
- Go to www.biddingforgood.com/fpconcord/mayday
- Register for an account by clicking on Register to Bid at the top of the page.
- Once you are signed in, click the Order Tickets button (in the Live Event section on the right).
- Conclude the Free Complete Event Registration by selecting as many tickets as you purchased.
Enter the names and email addresses of your guests. Leave the DO NOT BUY quantity set to 0. - Click Order Tickets
- On the next screen you should see that the order amount is $0.00. If it is, click Confirm Order.
That’s all! Thanks!
THANK YOU TO ALL THE DONORS!
We have had a tremendous response -- thank you to all our wonderful donors! The creativity and generosity of our community are what make this event a success. Donations are a perfect way to showcase your skills and imagination, as well as to channel the UU spirit of giving. As the deadline for donations has now passed, we cannot accept any more items, but are so grateful for the incredible offerings up for bid!
JOIN THE TEAM!
To learn about volunteer opportunities, or for general questions about the auction, please contact Jen Izzo, Auction Chair, at jbizzo
To learn more about First Parish in Concord, please visit firstparish.org/auction.
PLEASE NOTE
The Fine Print:
- All items are sold "AS IS" and all sales are final.
- Read all descriptions carefully. Feel free to EMAIL courteje@bc.edu with any questions. Please allow a day or two for me to respond.
- Donors and winners will be connected after the auctions close to arrange pickup and delivery. Shipping is NOT included in any item.
- Ensure the credit card entered on your BFG account is valid with current expiration date.
- Most items are ONLY open to bidding to members of the First Parish in Concord community; please see "Special Instructions" in each item.