When is it? Saturday, March 29th from 7-11 pm
Where is it? Sanctuary, Cultural Arts Center at 82 Main Street in Maynard
Where do I park? There is plenty of free public parking. There is a lot behind Sanctuary at 23 River Street as well as a lot across the street between Nason and Summer Street; behind Azucar, as well as street parking.
What should I expect once I am there?
Here's a breakdown of what you can expect:
- Arrival & Check-In: When you arrive through the front entrance, you'll check in by giving your name. You do not need to bring a physical ticket. There will be a coat check available and a chance to buy raffle tickets.
- Bars & Drinks: There will be two bars. One right by the entrance with a Signature Cocktail and Mocktail, plus a full bar at the back for all your drink needs.
- Live Entertainment: Local cover band, The Goonz, high school boys from Maynard, will play cover songs on stage. Their set will feature hits like Free (Zac Brown), Lyin’ Eyes (Eagles), and All Summer Long (Kid Rock), so expect a great vibe!
- Dinner: Buffet-style dinner will be served from 7:00-8:30 PM, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the food and mingle.
- Live Auction: The Live Auction will kick off around 9 PM, so get ready to bid on some exciting items! Here's a sneak peek of our *Live Auction items*.
- Dessert: Around 9:15 PM, dessert will be served, adding a sweet note to the evening.
- Dance Party: A playlist will keep the energy up, and for those who feel like hitting the dance floor, there will be plenty of opportunities to dance and have fun.
What kind of food? The event is being catered by ** THE HYVE **, a Boutique Farm Fare; there will be gluten free and vegetarian options
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What should I wear? There isn’t a specific dress code. This is a fun, casual fundraiser to support our school. We recommend smart-casual, date night attire.
(I will likely wear my dressy jeans, cute boots and a nice top- Kristen Boretti)
Can I preview the items up for bid in the live Auction? You bet! Here's a sneak peek of our live Auction items * LINK TO PREVIEW *
Do I have to be present to win? Yes. Select items are only eligible for the Live Auction at Sanctuary and you must be present to bid.
Can I come late? Of course! The party doesn't end until 11pm, just be aware that the Live Auction is scheduled to begin around 9PM.
Do I have to bid? No, while we hope to get a battle going on our exciting live items, they might not be for you. We do hope that you'll consider bidding online! Lots of great items and experiences are up for grabs in our Silent Auction which is open through March 30. * ONLINE CATALOG *
Why are we raising money?
HOP funds projects, events, and school traditions, such as:
Cultural Arts & Science Enrichment – interactive presentations and workshops (e.g., Discovery Museum visits, the Whalemobile, author visits, puppet shows, and more)
Curriculum Day Celebrations – Hatching Out, Animal Adaptation, Plantopia, Early Settlers Day, and Poetry Slam
Steam Week Supplies
Around the World Celebration
Bingo Night
Grade Level Crafts
Staff Stipends – to support teachers in purchasing classroom materials
HOP also funds critical school needs, such as technology updates (ActivBoards), literacy materials, math kits and supplies, adaptive seating, and playground equipment.
What if I don't know anyone? Please still come! This is your chance to meet and get to know others in our Haynes Community.
(My husband was out of town for my first Auction as a Kindergarten mom. I asked a neighbor - that I barely knew to come with me - and we anxiously attended not knowing what to expect. We ended up seeing a lot of other neighbors, met new people. I ended the evening dancing with other Kindergarten moms and had a great time! - Kristen Boretti
Do I need to bring money? While the bar will accept cards, there will be a few raffle games that will only be accepting cash.
Have more Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to HaynesHopcochairs@gmail.com
