2010 CEF Auction Tickets Now on Sale"I don't want realism. I want magic! Yes, yes, magic." PICTURE THIS: Lights flash as you step onto the red carpet. Your spouse guides you past the paparazzi as many friends greet you. You post for a quick photo opportunity, but then fold yourself into the bustling crowd... wine glass in hand. Okay, let's be real. It's not Hollywood, but it's not the icy plaza either. In fact, there is not a pullover fleece or snow boot in sight. You have arrived at the 2010 Carlisle Education Foundation Auction and Dinner Dance, which once again, offers a fun night out and a chance to directly impact the educational experience in Carlisle. The International Golf Resort in Bolton hosts the 2010 CEF auction on Saturday, March 27. The International offers a great menu and its newly decorated banquet hall provides plenty of room for mingling and dancing. Dancing is inevitable when entertainment by the Love Dogs brings the room to a bluesy swell. New this year is an optional overnight package at the International Lodge and Spa. Why not make a weekend out of it? The Auction is one of the main fundraising efforts put forth by the CEF. For almost 20 years, the CEF has been able to fund new educational initiatives, so that our school community can continue to grow and explore, even in tough budgetary times. Some of the projects that the CEF has funded include classroom AcityBoards, the World Language Program, literacy software, professional development for teachers, and after school STEM courses. The Auction is a unique opportunity to support programs that effect the future direction of the school as well as tools that you child's teacher can use in her or her classroom right now. The event includes both a silent and a live auction. Through the generosity of local residents and businesses, the Auction offers an interesting variety of items with a wide range of price points. This year is no exception, with handcrafted items from Carlisle artisans, vacations, catered parties, and special events with Carlisle Public School teachers. New this year are items offered through an online-only auction, which allows you to do some pre-party bidding, or to participate in the online auction if you cannot attend the main event.
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Download the ticket reservation form here!NEW! Online Auction Begins March 15! Can't attend the auction on March 15? You still have the opportunity to make a difference by participating in our online auction. Browse our offerings beginning March 15 but be sure to place your bid by midnight, March 29 to win. There is definitely an item perfect for your child: play mini-golf with Mr. D. and Ms. Sutherland, become principal for the day, ride home from school in a police cruiser, get a framed poster from the 6th Grade Spaghetti Supper autographed by the entire 6th grade, take a luxurious vacation to Grand Cayman and more! Check back soon for a link to this exciting opportunity! Download the auction program for a list of fabulous auction items. Coming soon! Make a Night of It! After the auction is over, why travel back to Carlisle when you can spend the night in a luxurious room at The International? The International is offering CEF auction guests a special rate of $99 for a deluxe double room plus delicious continental breakfast. For more information and to reserve your room, click here or call 978-779-6911. Don't forget to mention CEF!
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