Spring Auction
Save the Date
Join us Saturday, May 20 at the Nile Golf Course Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 pm and then the beguilement and bidding will begin.
With the massive budget cuts expected next school year, we have set a steep goal to surpass what we raised at last year's auction. We can ONLY do this through the generosity of our Lake Forest Park community!
Please read through the opportunities to get involved and ways you can donate to the auction below. In order for the auction to be a success, you can donate items that will be bid on, sponsor the event and get amazing exposure to all guests, attend the auction and bid on items yourself, or do any combination! Every little bit helps!
And remember to invite your parents, uncles and aunts, grandparents, neighbors, and friends! All from the community are invited to this event and we promise they won't want to miss the fun!
Ticket Sales are Open!
Early bird pricing is $70/person, early bird closes on April 20th at 10:00 pm. After that, pricing goes up to $80/person. Purchase tickets (which include dinner + 2 drink tickets/person) for you and your guest to ensure you have the same bidder number.
Don't forget to donate a ticket! It's an extremely generous way to allow teachers, staff, and our volunteers to attend the auction at no cost to them. Buy tickets today!
Donate or procure an item or experience!
Are you a professional who could donate a service and gain exposure at the same time? Are you a business owner who could offer gift certificates or donations? Do you have a vacation property to donate a weekend getaway? Have air miles to donate? Did you accidentally buy two of something and forget to return the extra? Receive a great gift or gift card but haven't used it?
Or do you frequent certain businesses or run an organization? Do you work for a generous employer? Please ask them to consider donating goods or services and if they have questions, reach out to fundraising@lfppta.org or donate directly on our website!
Be an Auction Sponsor
If you are a business owner and would like to financially support the auction while advertising your business, we’d delight in your sponsorship.
We have several sponsorship levels available, all of which offer great exposure to our community of families who attend Lake Forest Park as well as the auction.
Donate to the auction basket or package
For the Silent Auction, we will be hosting several baskets to be bid on. If you can't attend the auction or just want to contribute in a small but mighty way, please consider shopping our Wish Lists below!
Each basket has a theme and ranges from activities to electronics, books, or food. Check out the Wish Lists for each basket below:
Donate to the Wine Pull
What is a Wine Pull, you ask? For a set price, "pull" a bottle (or two) of wine from our fabulous collection curated by our Wine Pull team. We will be selecting several Red, White and Rosé options but in order to do that, we need your help!
This year, we are asking for money donations in order to purchase some of these wines. To donate to the cause, you can Venmo Christie Vandyke at: @Christie-Vandyke-2 or email Christie to make other arrangements or if you have questions.
Last year this event raised almost $1000 for our school in about 30 minutes flat. With your help, we can beat that record this year!
Host a table at the auction!
Grab your squad! Get a group of other parents from your child’s classroom! Make friends at your bus stop! Invite them to join you at your hosted table for $560 (early bird price, the cost goes up after April 20th). The opportunities for bonding as you dine and bid together on auction night are priceless and we'll gift the table a bottle of wine as a thank you for your generosity.
Dessert Dash
Do you like desserts? Do you believe everyone should always have desserts available to them? Do you feel desserts are an awesome way to raise money to help our students, staff, and teachers? If so, the Dessert Dash is a great opportunity to get involved with the Auction!
Check out the available slots on this SignupGenius link and sign up to have a dessert donated by your favorite local bakery, trusty home baker, or bake the item yourself. Do you have a family recipe that always WOWs party guests? Have you watched Bake Squad, Cake War, and Is It Cake and can bake a masterpiece? Your dessert only needs to feed 8 people so now is the time to shine!
We ask that the items be special for the occasion - try to stay away from items like chocolate chip cookies or similar everyday desserts. I promise there is no better feeling knowing your dessert was picked up first at the Dessert Dash!
All About the Auction - FAQs
Some of the most things we hear about the Auction are,
"My budget is tight right now, I can't spend a lot."
To that we say, we understand! Please know that simply buying a ticket and attending is a huge help! You are not obligated to bid on anything. We do try to have a variety of items that are available at a set cost so that you can purchase and not be outbid. We also have resources to assist with ticket purchases. Email us and we will make arrangements.
"I am new or haven't met many people at LFP yet, will I get to meet people at the Auction?"
The auction is a great way to get to know the community. There are plenty of chances to make new friends in between the bidding. If you let us know, we can make sure you sit with some fantastic folks.
"Crowds aren't really my thing."
Maybe working the welcome desk is? Say hi to all the guests, hand them their welcome packs and send them on their way. Or volunteering the night of but in an administrative capacity? There is a lot of work that happens behind the scenes the night of the auction. You will get a free ticket and also provide snacks and drinks for the team as all the data is processed. Have fun laughing at the chaos!
"I don't drink alcohol so this doesn't seem like an event for me."
Don't worry you are not alone in this. There are plenty of non-drinkers at the event! For those who may have a few beverages, they need their non-drinking friends to hold their paddles down sometimes.
Below are a list of more frequently asked questions we've compiled for anyone with questions!
What is the Auction?
The Auction is the PTA’s main fundraiser for the year. It’s a fun, kid-free event open to all parents and adults from our community! Browse and bid at the Silent Auction while enjoying a drink! Enjoy fun bids like the Gift Card wall, Golden Ticket, Heads & Tails, and more! The Live Auction kicks off when dinner is served. To bid or not to bid is up to you. The main goals are to have fun and raise funds for our kids and school!
How are the funds raised used?
The event proceeds provide most of the PTA’s operating budget for the following year. This allows us to continue providing all of our students with the chance to engage in PTA sponsored activities at low or no cost. What we raise at the Auction goes to provide teachers with support and resources throughout the school year.
How can I participate?
There are four main ways for anyone to help us with our auction:
Purchase a ticket and attend the event! Early bird pricing will be available, details coming soon.
Donate an item (or part of the cost of an item) to be auctioned off.
Help us connect with a local business to provide a sponsorship or catalog advertisement.
Volunteer prior to the event or at the event! We always love more volunteers. Many hands make light work!
What are Sign Up Events?
One of the highlights of the auction is the chance to foster connections within our Dolphin community! The connection doesn’t need to end once the auction is over. Our silent auction sign up events allow attendees to buy a reservation to a variety of fun events hosted by our community.
We are looking for a few families who can host 10-15 guests. Would you consider hosting an event?
We've brainstormed some ideas but are confident you have more. Here are a few of ours:
Sharing the foods of your heritage and the stories behind them
Ice cream sundae social (with all the best toppings!)
Student-parent flag football or soccer game at a local park
Mimosas and light brunch snacks
Student-parent art, craft or DIY science activity (we can help with inspiration or supplies!)
Outdoor family movie night
Family S’mores and hot cocoa around the fire
Lead a local parent-student hike
Dad's/ Mom's Night Out
If you don't want to host alone grab a friend, and host together! Or share your idea and we will help you find a partner. If you have any questions, send us an email at fundraising@lfppta.org.
If you are ready to sign up, submit your idea now!
Who will be at my table?
We do our best to honor seating requests. For those who don’t have a specific group they want to be with when purchasing a ticket, we do our best to make table groups based on grade levels. It can be a great way to meet to new friends! We can only guarantee seating requests made before a certain date.
What is the Dessert Dash?
What better way to get dessert than to race against others for it? Each table bids to be the first to choose a dessert. Race to the table to get the treat that you want - just don’t drop it on the way back!
Add your own delectable delight to the dash by using the Dessert Dash SignupGenius !
What is the Wine Pull?
For a set price, "pull" a bottle (or two) of wine from our fabulous collection curated by our Wine Pull team. We will be selecting several Red, White and Rosé options but in order to do that, we need your help!
This year, we are asking for money donations in order to purchase some of these wines. To donate to the cause, you can Venmo Christie Vandyke at: @Christie-Vandyke-2 or email Christie to make other arrangements or if you have questions.
What are the Amazon Wish Lists?
If you can't attend the Auction, or just want to contribute in more ways, we have cultivated Amazon Wishlists. The items purchased will be used to create gift baskets for the Silent Auction.
Each basket has a theme and ranges from activities to electronics, books, or food. Check out the Wish Lists for each basket below:
What should I wear?
Wear what makes you comfortable! Seriously!
Whether you want to enjoy your night out and dress head-to-toe in your fanciest outfit, or take advantage of the night out by being as casual as possible, there is ZERO judgment! Your good jeans and a nice shirt? Perfect! The dress you bought but haven't found the right occasion to wear it? This is the event! Khakis and a button down? You do you! This is Seattle after all!
The last thing we want you to worry about is your attire and if it meets a certain theme or standard. We want you to be able to attend the auction and have a great time!