You'll find a wide array of items, mostly in the form of tangible goods and certificates. All tangible goods are new, except vintage, antique, or repurposed items.
Most items are donated by businesses such as museums, restaurants, theaters, summer camps, play places, hair or nail salons, clothing stores, jewelers, spas, and more.
Other contributions, such as music instruction, art classes, vacation condos, private tours, and massages come from individuals, some within the Lakeshore community.
A selection of items are fun group experiences called "Lakeshore Gatherings," which are events sponsored by one or more Lakeshore teachers, staff, or families for one or more winning bidders.
We also feature a "Gravy Train," which is a series of delicious home-cooked meals prepared and delivered by Lakeshore families.
There are both a silent auction and a live auction. The silent auction starts when doors open at 6:00. The live portion begins at 8:15 with Fund-a-Need and continues with auction items at 8:30.
Keep track of all your bids by making a note on your program when you place a bid. Check back after a table closes to see who the winner was for your item. If you won, please pay for and claim your item at check-out time.
Just raise your bidder number on the back of your auction program to place your bid. The auctioneer will call out bids as they are placed. A bid is registered only when recognized and called by the auctioneer. If your bid is the highest and no one else outbids you, you win!
Fund-a-Need is a direct request for donations to support specific initiatives. Stay tuned to find out which initiatives we will be making appeals for.
Ask a friend to check out for you. Make sure to give your friend your bidder number for our check-out crew to look up the items won. Also, either make sure your friend can pay by credit card for you, or hand them a signed check made out to "Lakeshore Elementary PTA" so they can fill in the amount.