TEN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
The Glamour & Gourmet Guide to a FUN Evening!
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FREEValet parking will be available at the front door of the Center Building beginning at 5:30 p.m on Thursday. When you are ready to leave. Hand your valet ticket to a volunteer on the third floor a few minutes before you leave so your car will be ready when you are!
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FREECoat Check provided. When you enter the building, stop and see our coat check volunteers (Leadership students from Alpena High School) in the middle of the first floor hallway. Your coat will be kept in a secure area which will be monitored throughout the event. Tips are appreciated.
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PUT IT ON THE PADDLEWhen you check-in at the event, you will receive a bidder paddle with your bidder number. EVERYTHING can be charged to your bidder paddle—drinks, raffle tickets, golden tickets, auction items. You will receive one bill when you check out.
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EXPRESS CHECKOUTWhen you check-in, you can elect express checkout by swiping your credit card. When you are ready to leave, you will just go to the check-out desk to pick up your receipt.
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CHECKOUT & PACKAGE PICK-UP AREAPlease wait until 9:15 to leave if at all possible to give our team time to make sure all bids are recorded, and packages are ready for pick-up. You can sign your charge card or pay at the Registration Table, then proceed to the Package Pick-Up Counter where anything you purchased will be packaged and ready for you to retrieve.
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GOLDEN TICKETSGolden Tickets are for sale for $25 each. These tickets will be placed in a bowl, from which the winning ticket will be drawn at 7:30 pm. The winner receives $1000.00 to spend on any items during the evening.
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HEADS & TAILSThis is an audience participation game that is the kick-off to the live auction. You need a set of beads to play. One set of beads is $10. Two sets is $20. The winner receives a Spa Day with Lunch for 3 people at Donovan’s Serenity & Wellness Spa worth over $750
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MOBILE BIDDINGMobile bidding can be done on your smart phone, Ipad or any mobile device that connects to the internet. You will receive a welcome text with a link to view the packages online and start bidding. MOBILE BIDDING IS OPEN NOW—YOU DON’T NEED TO WAIT FOR THE EVENT TO START. If you need help, see one of the BID BUDDIES. They are happy to bid for you or show you how. If you need help with charging your device, borrowing a device or have any questions, see a BID BUDDY. The password for the wifi is “ibidhigh”
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DRINKS & WINERSOur volunteer “winers” will be happy to bring wine, mixed drinks and other beverages to your table. You will need drink tickets to purchase these. You can charge your drink tickets to your paddle. Drink Tickets are $1.00 per ticket. A mixed drink or wine in a specialty glass is 12 tickets. Refills and wine or drinks without glasses are 5 tickets, Beer is 4 tickets, Pop is 3 tickets and Water is 2 tickets.
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WHAT TO WEAR?Whatever brings out your fun and festive side! Some people dress up in cocktail attire. Others come from work in business clothes. Others like to dress for the theme. For urban nights—think leather, chains, industrial chic, skin art, or flowing bohemian style. You get the picture. Wear something that makes you feel great and fits your personal style.
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We are excited to see you Thursday night!
Event starts at 6pm. Registration will be open at 5:30.
Remember, ALL PROCEEDS benefit Art in the Loft to keep this non-profit community arts center going strong for its 17th year!
Event starts at 6pm. Registration will be open at 5:30.
Remember, ALL PROCEEDS benefit Art in the Loft to keep this non-profit community arts center going strong for its 17th year!