Come show your TRUE COLORS…that’s why we love you!
True Colors 2024 Service Auction Event
Saturday, November 2, 2024
The Service Auction is the largest fund-raising event for Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church.
But just as importantly, it is a FUN-raiser, helping to bring Northwoods people together all year long.
When you sign up for dinners, parties, classes, hikes, or contests, you get to know others in small groups and informal settings.
Service Auction events are the SECRET SAUCE of friendships at Northwoods!
Purchase tickets and
Register to BID on Auctria!
Our Service Auction event now includes a $5 ticket fee for in person attendance. Not only will a ticket purchase ensure you are registered on Auctria and ready to bid, it will also contribute to our fundraising goals!
We are looking forward to a night of fun at the True Colors 2024 Service Auction Event!
(ZOOM attendees do not need to purchase a ticket but you still need to REGISTER ON AUCTRIA to bid and sign up for events!)
Help us COLOR the Service Auction Event with FUN!
The Service Auction event is on November 2, but there are things you can do now to be sure we have a blooming and bountiful event!
Three Elements of the Service Auction
Sign Ups
PARTIES! CLASSES! WORKSHOPS! SERVICES! AND MORE! Sign-Ups are events hosted by members of Northwoods, and sold for a set amount, with the proceeds going into Northwoods’ operating budget. You can have fun, learn something, or get to know other members while raising money for Northwoods. Click here to donate a sign up event!
Silent Auction
The basket making team works all year long…collecting amazing items, gift certificates, and more for our SILENT AUCTION. Baskets may have a theme (coffee, wine, exercise, trivia, movies, and more) and are given to the highest bidder. Items and services are donated by church members and friends, as well as local retailers.
Live Auction
The best items are reserved for an exciting LIVE AUCTION. A week at a vacation home, jewelry, opera tickets, and plumbing services are just a few examples of live auction items we have had in the past. Bidding takes place in person and on Zoom.
Make Donations
Baskets for the silent auction are already being created! Make your donations by leaving them in the office. Be sure to complete a donation form (coming soon!) so we know what the item is worth. What can you donate? Old gift cards, wine, beauty items, games…anything good that you don’t have a need for but that someone else may love!
Ask for Donations
Do you have a hair stylist that you adore? A restaurant that you visit often? A local business you would like to support? Gift certificates are collected by all of us – don’t be shy to ask for a donation. In the past we have received gift certificates or items from coffeeshops, nail salons, museums, candy shops, and many other local businesses. We can provide a donation letter and receipt for tax deduction purposes to the donor.
Think About Sign Ups
Sign Ups are a main source of income at the Service Auction, and are donated by people like you! Do you have an interest you would like to share? A hobby that you enjoy? A skill that could be taught? Or do you just want to have a party? Examples from the past are: cookie decorating, Lord of the Rings themed get togethers, trivia parties, pottery classes. Not ready to take the step towards hosting? Ask a Service Auction team member about co-hosting with you.