ABOUT THE EVENT

Where should I park? 
There are various parking lots in Belltown by Block 41. It also is recommended to grab an Uber for a stress free night! 

What should I wear? 
There is a wide range of of dress, from casual to fancy. Many choose to play off of our auction theme, so there will be plenty of gold sparkle to enjoy! We want you to dress in whatever you feel comfortable for celebrating and having fun!

I'm unable to attend in person, can I still participate in the auction? 
Absolutely! There will be lots of amazing packages available in the online catalog from April 17-22, 2023. Get ready to bid on favorites like class art projects, teacher experiences and Giddens exclusive items, plus incredible get-a-aways, sporting events, family-friendly memberships and more! Please share the catalog link with family and friends.

You can also contribute to financial aid by donating online. Be sure to check for employer matching. Every dollar counts toward our fundraising goal.

SILENT ONLINE AUCTION & CATALOG

What type of items can I donate?  
We love a creative and fun idea to bring people together. Do you love to host dinners? Teach dancing? We'd love to hear about it. Some items on the auction wish list are destination vacations, weekend getaways, private dinners and wine tastings, sports and entertainment tickets and family-friendly memberships.

I don’t have a vacation home or stadium suites, can I donate a smaller item?
There is a place for everyone at the auction and we appreciate donations at all price-points! Smaller items can be combined to create amazing packages. Joining with friends to host a group experience is another fun way to participate. 

Rather give financial support? Every amount counts toward our fundraising goal. There are donation options on our donations pages. 

We also understand not everyone can give financially; volunteering is a significant way to meaningfully contribute to the success of the event and to support the school. 

Can I volunteer to help the auction team?
YES! There are many pieces to make the auction successful. Opportunities for volunteering range from day-of setup, procurement, transportation of auction items. Visit the volunteer page to learn more. 

How do I collect my winning items?
Class art projects and live auction items will be displayed at Celebrate Giddens Golden Gala and must be taken home from the event by the winning bidders. Those that bid online and are not able to attend the event, auction items will need to be picked up on April 25th at Giddens school. Whenever possible, gift certificates will be transferred electronically.

Additional questions?
For questions regarding the event, sponsorships and donations, email Gala@Giddensschool.org. 

THE FINE PRINT
Refunds: All sales are final. Ticket and purchases are non-refundable. Please note specifications and restrictions such as expirations dates or quantity limits carefully before bidding.

Auction Rules and Terms:
* Payment by the successful bidder must be paid in full and will be charged by credit card within three days of event.
* Pickup of items is the responsibility of the purchaser and will be arranged with the school after the event.
* All sales are final and no exchanges or refunds on items are allowed.

Please note: Although Giddens School has attempted to describe all items correctly, all items are sold as-is. Giddens School neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items. No statement contained in the online bidding site or elsewhere shall be deemed a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.