The Adams Elementary auction is right around the corner, and organizers are looking for donations. Sarah Brands, the auction procurement chair emails, “We are looking for experiences (do you work somewhere interesting that you could give a tour? meet a DJ, etc), professional services (photography, floral, chef, architect, graphic designer, personal trainer, bike repair, house cleaning, etc!) gift certificates (restaurant, clothing, salon, etc!), artwork, anything handmade that could be sold at the Ballard Sunday Market, gently used items (but we are not a garage sale), handyman services, and more!” Last year the auction raised $92,000 and they’re hoping to meet or beat that number this year. You can donate an item online or call the school (206-252-1300) and have them mail you a form.
The silent auction will be held on Saturday, March 13th from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ballard Community Center. It is free and open to the public. The Live Auction and Dinner will be on Saturday, March 20th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Leif Erikson Hall. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased on-line. The auction raises money to help support key school programs such as ongoing arts-integration training for teachers, Adams’ comprehensive tutoring program, expansion of the music and drama programs, technology, classroom supplies; field trips; after-school activities. Funding of these programs is critical so the teachers can focus on what they do best: teaching.