09/06/2017
Priceless adventures await your bid!
Rotary’s Sept. 30 dinner, dance, auction to benefit the Petoskey Schools Band Program
Whatever your passion - travel, gourmet food, music, art, shopping, hunting, fishing - there is sure to be a must-have auction item for you at the Rotary Club of Petoskey’s Fourth Annual Diamonds & Denim fundraiser, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Lange Center at Bay Harbor Yacht Club in Bay Harbor. But you don’t have to wait until then to check out and bid on auction items. The online auction begins Friday, Sept. 8, at www.PetoskeyRotary.org.
A large portion of the proceeds from the auctions, dinner, and dance will benefit this year’s Rotary partner, the Public Schools of Petoskey Band Boosters. For nearly 75 years, our community has enjoyed excellence on the field and in the concert halls from our Petoskey Band Program. Today, more than 600 students participate in grades six through 12 in this fine arts program that continues an unprecedented record of top ratings and best of show honors. Proceeds from this year’s event will help to fund major purchases such as replacing aging equipment trailers required for travel to band performances.
“Individuals and businesses are generously donating items and unforgettable experiences for our Diamonds & Denim online, silent and live auctions,” said Rotarian Reg Smith, this year’s Event Chair. “Our Public Schools of Petoskey Band Program is exceptional, and the overwhelming response we are receiving reflects our community’s appreciation and support for the bands. We are grateful for everyone’s donations and excited to offer these items up for bid.”
You are encouraged to start bidding starting September 8 by visiting www.PetoskeyRotary.org. Auction items continue to be received and catalogued daily. Some of the featured items include:
Magical Musical and Dining Evening for 20: Hosted by Stafford and Janice Smith at their home on the shores of Little Traverse Bay, the highlight of the evening is a private performance by Petoskey Steel Drum Alumni. This premier experience includes a gourmet meal and may be scheduled Monday through Thursday evening, the second or third full weeks in August 2018.
Inland Waterway Cruise for 12: Cruise the Inland Lakes and rivers aboard the Marilyn Jean new cruising boat out of Alanson, which includes appetizers by Julienne Tomato.
Grand Hotel Get-Away: Two nights at The Grand Hotel and an historical tour.
Pond Hill Farm-to-Table Dinner for 10: Includes a three-course meal and wine tasting.
$1,000 Shopping Spree at Bearcub Outfitters.
All-out Archery Package: Crossbow and crossbow lesson.
Full season package to Great Lakes Center for the Arts.
Many other items and services have been generously donated by area businesses, including original artwork, gift certificates to area restaurants, gift baskets from local merchants, concert tickets, jewelry, golf packages, athletic passes for Petoskey games, photographs and much more.
The online auction starts September 8 and concludes September 14 and is accessible at www.PetoskeyRotary.org.
Tickets to Diamonds & Denim on September 30 at the Lange Center at Bay Harbor Yacht Club in Bay Harbor, are $75 per person for unreserved seating, $800 for a reserved table for eight people, and $1,000 for a reserved table of 10. The 6-11 p.m. event includes appetizers, a cash bar, gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing. The event has sold out the last three years, so be sure to purchase your tickets soon at www.PetoskeyRotary.org.
