School Fundraiser

About the Event April 23, 2022At UCDS!4:30pm to 9:00pm Let’s celebrate together on the Tower Playground! Enjoy cocktails, dinner food stations, raffles, games, good company and more! All in support of our students! Click here to learn more about our fundraising initiatives. Online Auction: April 18th to April 24th Event Timeline*: 4:30pm: Gates OpenThe party begins under tents on the Tower Playground. Drinks, appetizers, and dinner food stations available along with music and entertaining surprises.7:00pm: AuctionLive auction, raise the paddle and special videos.7:45pm: Live Band and Dessert Wrap up your fun-filled night celebrating UCDS on the playground.9:00pm: Thank You and Goodnight!*We will communicate the most up to date health protocols prior to event day. Attire:We love our community’s sense of style! Many people wear cocktail attire or business casual. Every year, we encourage people to wear what makes them feel comfortable and fabulous. Anything goes- ball gowns to blue jeans! FAQHow can we participate during the event?All guests will virtually raise their paddle on the same site as all of our auction items! The live auction items will be open one by one during the program for online bidding as directed by our auctioneer. We will have dedicated moments to support Teacher Excellence and Tuition Assistance as well, but if you would prefer to sit back and enjoy the evening, you can donate at any time! Can I participate if I don’t attend the event at UCDS?Yes! There are opportunities to participate during our online auction happening April 18th to April 24th as well as opportunities to donate to Teacher Excellence and Tuition Assistance. When do tickets go on sale?Tickets will be on sale March 24th to April 7th. Can friends and family members participate?Yes, they can participate virtually! If you have a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or neighbor who would like to participate, please direct them to this website. Where can I park?Valet service will be available for the night of the event! Please drive North down 9th Avenue to drop your car at the gate. Due to church events, the Blessed Sacrament lot is NOT available for UCDS community use that night. Please utilize the valet service, carpool or use a rideshare app to help us be good neighbors. How does the auction differ from the UCDS Fund?Each year, the auction supports a specific, special initiative. This year’s auction is supporting the programs that allow UCDS to support the individual needs of every student. There will also be opportunities to “raise your paddle” in support of Teacher Excellence and Tuition Assistance. The UCDS Fund supports the yearly operating budget and the endowment. Can I pay by check?Yes! You are required to enter a credit card to bid or purchase items, but charges will not be processed until after the event. If you would prefer to pay by check, please contact Marisa Ferche at marisaf@ucds.org by April 22nd. A check must be returned to the school by Monday, May 2nd. How do I pick up my items?Item pick-up will happen in the Courtyard during pick-up on Monday, April 25th. More details to come! If you have any additional questions, please reach out to auction@ucds.org!