FAQ/What to expect:
Location: One of our favorite annual traditions, our benefit dinner and auction, is Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Warehouse 23 on the Vancouver waterfront.
Theme: Inspired by the nautical feel of the Warehouse 23 event space as well as the 1970’s smash TV hit, The Love Boat, “The Lourdes Boat...promises something for everyone” is our theme this year.
Attire: Suggested dress is “disco chic” or “classic nautical attire”, although, anything goes at our auction. Some get dressed up in cocktail attire and some really embrace our theme and come in costume!
Silent Auction/Raffle:
- High value themed raffle package section
- A super silent bidding section with unique, higher-end items such as classroom projects, local high school tuition vouchers, OLL reserved parking spots, cosmetic and/or orthodontic packages etc.
- Spin & Win, Whiskey & Wine Wall
- Best of Live and Scrip raffle
- Easel/Sign up parties & Teacher Time packages
Live Auction:
- The “Heads & Tails” table game with up to three chances to win $500!
- Top-notch live packages for bid including a great mix of vacation getaways and exciting local experiences!
- Dessert Dash with premium desserts up for bid...if your table is the highest bidder, you dash to the dessert display to pick your favorite dessert!
General Event FAQ
Who usually attends the auction? We tend to attract a nice mix of current school parents, alumni, OLL parishioners and friends and family of the school!
How can I purchase auction tickets? All tickets are sold on our Auction Website. The auction website will go live on October 9, 2019.
What is the format for the evening?
- 5:00pm Auction doors open, drinks & hors d’oeuvres served
- 6:50pm Super silent auction & raffle closes, dinner is served
- 7:30pm Raffle drawings & live auction begin
- 9:00pm Live auction ends
Is Live Auction dinner seating assigned? How do I request to sit with specific friends? Each table seats 10 people. When you purchase your tickets, there is an option to request the names of the people who you would like to sit with. The best way to guarantee you will be sitting with friends is to purchase a table of ten. If you do not have any specific friends you would like to sit with, our auction committee will do it’s best to seat you with parents from your child’s grade level.
What kinds of things are available at the auction?
- High value raffle packages: Themed raffle packages
- Super Silent Bid Sheet Section: Classroom projects and a variety of unique, higher end items will be available for bid
- Spin & Win: Spin the wheel to win a gift card or mystery bag. Nothing is valued under $20...will you win a $100 prize?
- Whiskey Pull: Choose a mystery bottle of whiskey. (Guaranteed $50 minimum value)
- Wine Wall: Choose a mystery bottle of wine from our collection of bottles with a large range of values. (Guaranteed $25 minimum value)
- Easel Parties: A variety of events for parents and/or students hosted by OLL families are available for sign up. (Themed parties, progressive dinners and wine tastings are examples of auction easel party sign ups).
- Teacher Time: Fun, school-related opportunities including Principal for the Day, and special time spent with teachers and staff can be found on the Teacher Time table!
- Scrip Raffle: Purchase a ticket for a chance to win $500 in scrip!
- Best of Live Raffle: Purchase a ticket to win your choice of one item available in the Live Auction!
- Live Auction Packages: Live packages include a variety of items/experiences including a great mix of vacation getaways and exciting local experiences!
Can we bid on or purchase auction items on line? You can purchase free dress passes, easel parties and teacher time sign up parties on the Auction website.
I cannot attend the auction but I want to donate money to the school. How do I do that? There is a “donate” button on the website that will allow supporters who cannot attend to donate.