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| ProKids HeArt & Home Auction Gala |
Date & TimeSunday, Dec. 2, 3:00 pm Location: Art Design Consultants, 1310 Pendleton Street, Cincinnati, 45210 Online Auction Bidding Available:November 19th CLICK HERE TO BID ONLINE The annual auction is one of ProKids' largest fundraisers; monies raised go towards providing more children with CASAs. We hope you'll join in this important fundraiser.
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| Local Artists Donate wide assortment of art |
ProKids' community of artists has outdone itself, donating the most amazing art ever! Participating artists include Ted Borman, Kay Hurley, Joyce Howe, Carol MacDonnell, Ted Stahl, Martha J. Weber, Trish Weeks, Amy Youngblood, and many others! Entertainment and vacation packages, jewelry, gift items, and sports memorabilia are just some of the items our auction team is busy securing.
Art (left to right) by Ted Borman, Carol MacConnell, Ted Borman, and Kay Hurley. |
| NEW This Year! Online Bidding |
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Thanks to Penny and Bryan Worley, of Worley Auctioneers & Appraisers, you can view auction items and bid online (on selected items) from the comfort of your home!
To bid on all items, go online AND attend the auction! Many items in this year's auction will be available only online and will not be displayed at the auction. There will be select art and travel packages at the Gala. Items included in the live auction will be available online for viewing only, with live bidding at the HeArt & Home Auction Gala Party! Attend the auction to bid on these exclusive pieces! Get a head start by viewing and bidding online starting November 19, and check back often to see new items! Bidding will continue until the night of the auction, with computers set up at the auction so attendees can bid throughout the evening. To view or bid on auction items, go to worleyauctioneers.com, click on Upcoming Auctions, then scroll down to find ProKids. To bid on items, you'll need to register by clicking on Pre-Registration and completing the required information. (Don't forget to write down the password you'll be asked to choose -- you'll need it to bid.) Happy bidding! Art by Mary Barr Rhodes (top right) and Martha J. Weber. |
| View Art at the Preview Party |
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When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 6-9:00 pm
Where: Art Design Consultants, 1310 Pendleton Street, Cincinnati, 45210 No charge for admission Complimentary Valet Parking Because some auction items will be available only online, you'll want to join us to preview selected art items at our private thank you party. It's a special evening for our volunteers and friends, with hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer, and entertainment by Kelly Red and the Hammerheads. RSVP by November 9th to kkaine@prokidscasa.org or 513-281-2000, x-111. Photo: Artist Ted Borman. |
| Auction "Entertainment & Travel" Items Still Needed! |
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We are seeking vacation home rentals, trips or hotel accommodations,
golf outings and other "entertainment" outings or packages.
Do you have a condo in Florida? Airline tickets?
Can you get a golf foursome donated? A spa package?
Football tickets? Maybe a friend of yours, or your company,
has access to some of these items. We greatly appreciate anything
you can do to help us make the Auction a success!
Contact Kim Kaine at 281-2000 x-111 or kkaine@prokidscasa.org with any donations, questions or leads you may have. Thank you!
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| Rookwood Lecture to Benefit ProKids |
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What: The Historical Significance of Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati Architecture When: Tuesday, November 20, 5:30-7:30 pm Where: MicroWINES, 7292 Kenwood Road Cost: $75 includes wine tasting, buffet & presentation Join Christopher Rose, CEO & President of Rookwood Pottery, as he tells the story of The Rookwood Pottery Company, one of Cincinnati's most endearing brands, and the incredible contribution it made on Cincinnati's artistic and cultural heritage. Tracing it's roots in Cincinnati back more than 100 years, Rookwood Pottery became world renowned for its impeccable design and craftsmanship. Today, Rookwood tiles decorate many Cincinnati landmarks and homes, along with the majority of Cincinnati Public Schools. Come learn more about this remarkable company and its proud history of excellence. For more information please contact Chris Conlan at cconlan@prokidscasa.org. Rookwood Lecture info@prokidscasa.org www.prokids.org A United Way Agency Partner
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