We're counting down the days!
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The Online Auction is LIVE
through May 9 at 9pm This year the online auction includes over 400 items including:
The online auction is a great place to purchase gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries, and even early holiday shopping. This is also a great place to purchase a gift for your child's TEACHER! While we encourage everyone to bid generously, most items will sell for less than the value which means you'll get a good deal! Please share widely. Anyone can participate in the online auction! |
Reserve your Raffle tickets
in Advance Single tickets are $20 ($25 at the event) or Six tickets for $100 (five tickets for $100 at the event) Raffle tickets reserved before 6pm on May 5 will be charged on Saturday, May 6 in advance of the raffle drawing. Winners MUST be registered, with payment information included, through our auction website - charityauction.bid/decadeinbloom Winners do not need to be present to win. |
Celebration and Fundraiser
Saturday, May 6
6:00pm - 11:00pm
470 West Portal Ave.
(Bushnell Center at SF Waldorf School)
$50 for General Admission
Guests must be 21 and over please
470 West Portal Ave.
(Bushnell Center at SF Waldorf School)
$50 for General Admission
Guests must be 21 and over please
Appetizers, Dinner and Desserts
Full Bar including beer, wine and cocktails
Silent and Live Auction
Raffle
Live music with Fleetwood Macrame
Presentations and more!
Full Bar including beer, wine and cocktails
Silent and Live Auction
Raffle
Live music with Fleetwood Macrame
Presentations and more!
Decade in Bloom is our biggest fundraiser event of the year!
Join us on May 6th, 2023 at 6pm at the San Francisco Waldorf High School. Bid on class projects, services and beautiful crafts from our community, and sign up for unique Count Me In Parties while enjoying delicious food, cocktails, and dancing.
Get your Decade in Bloom tickets today!
Join us on May 6th, 2023 at 6pm at the San Francisco Waldorf High School. Bid on class projects, services and beautiful crafts from our community, and sign up for unique Count Me In Parties while enjoying delicious food, cocktails, and dancing.
Get your Decade in Bloom tickets today!
Sponsored By:
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Sun Sponsor:
Kit Colbert Soil Sponsor: Ann Coburn Michelle Balog with Bay Real Estate Group Roots Sponsor: Civic Edge Consulting Heinrich Law, PC Mark Lipman and Helen Cohen Mi Escuelita en Espanol Singer Cashman, LLP Leaf Sponsor: Ina Chun and Jefferson Rice Roxanne Ekhos Accounting Talanehzar Family |
In-Kind
Alto Rideshare Cafe La Flore Gold Bar Whiskey Ocean Cyclery Pacific House Gin Tito's Vodka |
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Contact Jessie if you'd like to be a sponsor to support event costs. Sponsor benefits include event recognition opportunities, tickets to the event, raffle tickets and special gifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are we raising money for?
The proceeds from the auction cover vital funds for school operations, bridging the gap for our essential tuition assistance.
This is my first auction…any tips?
- Participate in whatever way you’re comfortable – we’re excited you’re a part of our community!
- Check ParentSquare for information about how to contribute (soliciting donations, soliciting sponsors, bringing in a bottle of wine for the raffle, becoming a sponsor, hosting a Count Me In Party, or volunteering on the day of the event).
Do I have to purchase a ticket in advance?
We strongly encourage buying tickets online before the event. Knowing the number of guests beforehand helps us plan the event.
What does my ticket purchase?
Tickets - true-cost ticket ($135) or a general admission ticket ($50) - include dinner, drinks, photo booth, and live music. We also have a pay-what-you-can option. The ticket price doesn’t quite cover the expenses involved in putting on the event, so we rely on sponsors to cover costs such as venue rental, food, band, and decor. Click here to view sponsorship levels.
Do I need to spend a lot of money at the auction?
If you can, yes! But do you have to, no! This is a fundraiser and a school celebration. We have items available at every price point, but if you’re not comfortable bidding, don’t worry. Just come for the amazing food, drinks, and community. We’ll have signature cocktails, an amazing band, and some surprises!
What fundraising opportunities happen at the event?
- Online Auction: Prior to our Auction Event, we’ll begin a week-long online auction, where you can support our school by bidding on donated items – all from the comfort of your home! Please note that most gift cards, services, and retail items will be available at our online auction only. Yes, you can get a great deal on restaurants, camps and cultural excursions! But also, don’t hesitate to pay a little extra above the value of an item, especially if it’s something you’d purchase anyway – all the money we raise goes to support Golden Bridges School.
- Silent Auction: At the event, handmade items and services offered by our community will be available for anonymous bidding.
- Count Me In Parties: Use your bidder number to sign up to attend themed parties hosted by GBS families. Learn to make miso, watch the Women’s World Cup, and so much more!
- Raffle: Enter to win one of three prizes: the wine chest, a trip to Tahoe, or the Mystery Box (over $1500 of donated goods!). Raffle tickets are $25 each (or 5 for $100).
- Live Auction: Raise your paddle for a selection of items to be auctioned live. Our emcee, Noah Lang, will keep the bidding lively. Class projects, a trip, and more will be available for bidding during the Live Auction.
- Fund-A-Need: During the event, you can also raise your paddle to make a 100% deductible donation for Fund-A-Need. It’s a direct appeal for donations to support financial aid at Golden Bridges School. Our school is the most economically diverse independent school in the Bay Area, and Fund-A-Need continues to make that possible. The auctioneers will ask for pledges at every level, starting high and working their way down. We encourage you to contribute at the level that’s right for you.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Questions? Reach out to auction@goldenbridgesschool.org.
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Online Auction: May 2 - May 9
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Help our Fundraiser Bloom!
We're keeping track of efforts to build a great 10th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser,
and will update this page periodically with our progress!
Want to donate items or your time? Get Involved!
Excited for buying at our auction? (Us too!) Keep an eye on this page for new items to snag!
and will update this page periodically with our progress!
Want to donate items or your time? Get Involved!
Excited for buying at our auction? (Us too!) Keep an eye on this page for new items to snag!
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How can I help? 1. Solicit Donations from your favorite local businesses OR offer an item yourself. Reach out to local businesses to request donations for our auction. If you'd like help or require documentation, reach out to auction@goldenbridgesschool.org Our silent auction includes handmade community items so if you are a crafter and would like to offer an item, let us know. 2. Sponsor the event. Every dollar we receive in advance of the event helps every dollar we raise at the event go directly to the school. Sponsors receive special recognition, event tickets, raffle tickets, and special gifts. Sponsorships range from $250 - $10,000. Contact Andrea if you are interested in sponsoring the event. 3. Bring a bottle of wine for the wine raffle prize. If every family donates one bottle, we’ll have an amazing collection. Make it anything you’d love to win (white, red, sparkling, or spirits). 4. Volunteer to support setup (either Friday afternoon or Saturday) or cleanup (Saturday night and Sunday morning). Contact ellana@goldenbridgesschool.org if you can help. |
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