Thursday, September 3, 2009

Our annual Oyster Roast and Silent Auction takes place on Saturday, November 7th – this is our biggest fundraiser of the year!

For the 4th consecutive year, Harmony is hosting a fantastic evening featuring live music by Danielle Howle, Reggae Infinity, David & Ryan’s Steel Drum Band and John & Chuck (from The Project) along with hot steamed oysters, chilled beer and wine and numerous varieties of warm, homemade chili. We’ll also have an awesome silent auction with items such as travel accommodations, jewelry, children’s clothing and original hand-made art - all available to the highest (silent) bidder!

In order for this event to be successful, we depend on the participation of all Harmony families. There are numerous ways you can contribute:

- Solicit local businesses for donations – cash donations and auction items are needed

- Help spread the word – email your friends, coworkers and family members

- Sell tickets (tickets are $30 and include food, beverages and live entertainment)

- Volunteer to cook chili or lend a hand on the night of the event

- Volunteer to set up before or clean up after the event

- Buy a ticket and come enjoy the Oyster roast!!

A few documents are available that you can use to make the process of collecting donations a bit easier (available at the school):

- A letter to potential donors explaining the event;

- Sponsorship information;

- Donor Form (to be included with any donation)

- Children’s Chance – agency information – we are partnering with them this year – they will help us raise money/sell tickets and we will donate a portion of the proceeds to their organization. A win-win arrangement!

Please start contacting businesses who can donate items to the auction and/or provide financial sponsorship for the event now! We have already started a blog to thank donors and provide a peek at what items will be available at the silent auction – please visit www.harmonyauction.blogspot.com and start spreading the word about this awesome event!

QUESTIONS? Contact Shannon at 787-1899 or shannonmmcdonald@yahoo.com or

Stacey at 201-0900 or stacey@sternproperties.biz

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