Annual NEF Lighthouse Auction

Annual NEF Lighthouse Auction presented by BENTLEY’S Real Estate Kicks off with Online Auction November 6^th that Features One-of-a-Kind Experiences
 
Newburyport--The Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF) announced the 9th Annual NEF Lighthouse Auction presented by BENTLEY’S Real Estate will kick off November 6th with an online auction.
 
For the first time ever, online bidding will continue until the end of the silent auction on Saturday, November 12^th at 8:00pm. The Silent & Live Auction will take place on Saturday, November 12th at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center, 333 High Street, Newburyport, MA. Everyone is invited to participate in this public event to support the Newburyport Public Schools. Registration for online bidding is at www.newburyportef.org/auction.
 
Some items that will be available include: 3 Night Getaway at Jay Peak, Week in Lake Tahoe, Party at the Phoenix Room, Lexie Burger Bus Party for 25, David Ortiz Autographed Baseball and much MORE!  “We hope our supporters will share this online bidding opportunity with friends and family near and far because it’s a convenient way to buy gifts and support the Newburyport Public Schools at the same time,” said Michael Brunnick, event chairman. “Mobile bidding gives grandparents, aunts, uncles, family and friends the opportunity to do holiday shopping for an incredible experience, dream vacation, and one-of-a-kind gift while directly benefitting students here in Newburyport.”
 
In addition to items like those mentioned above, families, teachers, and students create classroom and teacher donations that are often the most popular items.  In the past, experiences have included: getting ice cream with kindergarten teachers, surfing lessons with Mr. Reynolds (7^th grade science teacher), golfing with Ms. Whitney (3^rd grade teacher) and much more.  “The NEF strives to keep the Lighthouse Auction fresh for bidders with an exciting array of worthwhile items and experiences.  Participants can expect many unique donations to peak their interest while having a lot of fun for a great cause,” said Jane Dutcher, head of the volunteer auction donations committee.
 
Also, the Diamond Raffle sponsored by MK Benatti Jewelers returns this year with three chances to win including: $3500 Gift Certificate, $1500 Gift Certificate, and $500 that can be used to purchase anything in the store.  Each ticket is $20 or three tickets for $50 (savings of $10). Tickets can be purchased at MK Benatti Jewelers, online at www.newburyportef.org, or the evening of the auction.
 
The live and silent auction will be held Saturday, November 12th, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center, 333 High Street, Newburyport.

Admission price includes a complimentary dinner buffet, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar (with all profits benefiting the NEF). Tickets are $40 in advance (by midnight on Friday, November 11^th) or $50 if purchased online day of or at the door, and can be purchased at www.newburyportef.org/auction.
 
For more information about this event, email Carla Beaudoin at cbeaudoin@newburyportef.org or call us at (978) 463-7893.