Q: How do I stay up to date with Auction updates?

Sign up for Konstella! Most of our communications will come through Konstella, but this website will be updated regularly as well.

Q: What is the “Auction Donation Drive”?

The time period November 1- January 24 when families and businesses donate items/services/gifts to be auctioned off. It is an important time period! We encourage each family to donate 1 item/service per child.

Q: What should I donate to the drive? I need help!

We have a bunch of ideas but you can come up with your own too! Anything, big or small, we can work with! Need more help? Contact Michelle Tran at mkatetran@gmail.com or or Eva Phalen (contact on Konstella) and we’ll put our heads together!

Q: Why should I come to the Auction Night?

1. To help raise money for Crocker, of course!
   Crocker Highlands provides a rich public education in a stimulating and supportive environment. A great deal of what makes Crocker great, however, is not paid for by the state. We depend heavily on proceeds from the Auction to pay for many programs that make a big difference for our kids, including library services, computer lab, music, physical activity, and more. But if you cannot make it to Auction Night, don’t worry. Bid on items during our Online Auction or ask a friend to bid for you on during Auction Night!
   

2. To build community!
   We are all in this together: to help our kids learn and grow in the best possible way. Beyond raising money and volunteering our time, this involves getting to know each other, so that our kids (and we!) can feel like part of a larger, supportive community. Coming together at events like the Auction is a big part of what makes this happen. If the price of the auction ticket prevents you from attending, please contact our Principal (dungkim.nguyen@ousd.org) for free/reduced-priced tickets. We want to see you there!
   

3. To have FUN!
   The Crocker Auction is always a good time—ask anybody who attended in the past! The auction items themselves are fabulous (and cover every price range!), the mood festive, the libations flowing, and the food fantastic. JOIN US!

Q: What to wear?

Whatever makes you feel fabulous and comfortable, but we also have a theme if you’d like to dress up to it.

Q: What do I get for my event ticket?

Your ticket is all-inclusive for entry, food, drinks, and entertainment. The event opens with cocktails & light bites, followed by a sit-down dinner. There will be a variety of other activities you can join like photo booth, games, silent and live auction, and raise the paddle. Some of those may have additional costs starting at $10. We welcome all. We have sponsored or discounted tickets. Please email the Principal (dungkim.nguyen@ousd.org) to ask about them!

Q: Are drinks included?

Yes - we will have a full bar. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
 

Q: What to expect for Event Night?

The Silent Auction happens first: from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. When you arrive, you will check in, get your bidder number, and are welcome to start bidding on items on the Silent Auction tables.

Then during dinner, our professional auctioneer will launch the Live Auction—truly an exciting experience you will not soon forget! This includes attendees bidding on fun items and our annual Raise the Paddle for Crocker and Crocker Shares Fund.

After dinner and the Live Auction, there’s dancing!

Q: Where do I park?

The venue has a large parking lot, and it will be free. If you prefer not to drive, we will also be offering optional transportation from Crocker Highlands to the venue.

Q: When do I get my auction catalog?

The Auction Catalog to preview the items on Event Night will be available online when tickets go on sale.

Q: When do I get my auction winnings?

We have a Winners Coordinors team who make it their business to connect you to your winnings. Look out for emails and Konstella messages!