Our Benefit is a community-building event as much as a fundraiser. We welcome family, friends, and guests of Oak Arbor School to attend and enjoy the evening!
You will be able to RSVP here once the invitations have gone out (late January/early February 2025).
The cost is $50/person or $360/table of 8 if paying by cash or check.
$52/person or $375/table of 8 if paying online.
The RVSP deadline is February 24th.
Our theme this year: New Orleans Mardi Gras!
Attire is semi-formal, but have fun accessorizing with the theme!
Mardi Gras colors are purple, green, and gold. Beads, masks, jazz music accessories, etc are encouraged!
Catered by thibault moore.
Meals will be plated and served directly to guests. Use the RSVP card (or online form) to select a vegetarian entree if desired, and to let us know of any food allergies.
All entrees are gluten-free.
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For our entertainment this year, we'll enjoy live jazz music from the South Street Dixie Band
When you arrive, please visit the check-in table to receive your bidder number, program, and table assignment. (We encourage you to register your credit card at check-in which allows you to skip the check-out line at the end of the event.) Your bidder number allows you to bid on items or buy tickets all evening.
At the end of the evening, you can pay with cash or a check. If you have registered a credit card, your card will automatically be charged after the event and a receipt will be mailed to you
Please look over our selection of quality art, craft & technology donations that will be spread throughout our auctions!
The Silent Auction will be open for bidding once the event begins. Place your bid by writing your bidder number on the bid sheet for the item you would like to win. Bids must be placed in increments of at least $5. The auction will close by table after dinner, announcements will be made to give guests the chance to place their final bid! Pick up your prize(s) when you check out at the end of the evening. Prizes include events, art, jewelry, pottery, and more!
For the Ticket Raffle, purchase your tickets using your bidder number and place each ticket in the container of the prize you would like to win. The raffle drawing will take place after dinner. Tickets are 5 for $15, 10 for $25, or 25 for $50. Prizes include games, toys, pottery, jewelry, gift cards, and more!
The Special Raffle is for our big prizes of the evening!
Purchase your ticket(s) from a deck of cards, the drawing is at the end of the evening. The ticket prices will range from $20-$50/ticket, depending on the value of the prize.
2025 Special Raffle Prizes (will be listed here soon)
5:30 PM Appetizers and beverages served. Raffle and silent auction bidding opens.
7:15 PM Dinner served (catered by thibault & moore).
8:00 PM Ticket Raffle drawing.
8:15 PM Silent auction bidding closes at approximately 10-minute intervals.
8:45 PM Dessert and coffee.
9:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT! From The South Street Dixie Band
10:00 PM Special Raffle drawings.
10:15 PM Collect silent auction prizes and check out.
This year, we are happy to support Kids Empowered on the Move.
This program has a reputable history, and helps mostly Women & Children who are experiencing homelessness.
Our school has been supporting this charity all year by collecting quarters from students and staff on Casual Fridays.
All bar tips at this year's benefit will also be donated to Kids Empowered!