Going Once… Going Twice…
Yup, it’s auction season again, and it’s sure going to be different this year. Why would our Annual Auction be exempt from the effects of Covid Time? The auction – which is still our biggest fund-raising and community-building event of the year – will be all on-line from Oct. 23 through Nov. 8.
The intrepid Auction Team is grateful for all the donations people have already made. Even though we won’t be bidding on in-person events this year, we’re still focusing on service and community connections. The deadline to submit items is today! (as in Wednesday).
New Things to Pay Attention To:
Everyone needs to register in order to bid on items. The link to register is: https://bit.ly/30qYvRx Once you have registered, watch This Video which gives step-by-step instructions on how to place a bid. As in our usual silent auction, you will want to check in from time to time to Protect Your Bid!
The catalog is on-line. Here is the link to view all the amazing items: https://bit.ly/34ga5RH
Hot Tip – All items in the Bookstore will be Sold At Cost!
The whole shebang kicks off with an Auction Happy Hour on Oct. 23 from 7-8:30pm. Bring a beverage of your choice and join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/6231913668.
Cool Things we’ll be doing at Happy Hour are: Answers to all your (auction) questions, a tutorial on the whole auction process – including how to bid, and ‘musical’ breakout rooms so you’ll have a chance to connect with many different folks.
Trick-or-Treating is still curtailed this year, though everyone is invited to dress up in your most telegenic Halloween Costume for a party on 10/30 at 6:30pm. Zoom link here: https://zoom.us/j/6231913668. No costume? No worries. Come as you are.
Questions? Ask Jen Luce – administrator@uuventura.org or Katie Turner – hutchins.kate@gmail.com
As it does every year, our auction becomes a wonderful way to bring us together and a fun way to raise money for the congregation that is important in many lives. Covid Times are changing so – much making the familiar feel out of joint as well as opening new possibilities. These times put into stark relief the importance of staying connected.
Bid well and strong, my friends,
Rev. Dana