Say Hello to Good Buys: Fall Online Auction Returns; Every Bid Helps a Kid!
As the weather gets colder outside, warm up to some great online buys that will give you a head start on the holiday shopping season while supporting children in the region.
Five Counties Children’s Centre is announcing its Fall Online Auction that runs from October 12-17, in which Every Bid Helps a Kid. Bid on amazing, one-of-a-kind items, some of them made by local artisans, including members of the Kawartha Woodturners Guild and Lindsay Creative Quilters’ Guild. Items currently up for bids include: homemade blankets, wood-turned bowls, toys, gift baskets, and gift cards to local shops.
“Get a head start on holiday shopping, as there are many unique and varied items that will appeal to all ages and interests,” says Lyn Giles, Director of Fund Development with Five Counties Children’s Centre. “We’re so grateful to our many new and returning donors who have made this auction possible. All items have been donated, which means every dollar of your purchase goes directly towards helping Five Counties kids!”
People are encouraged to mark the dates and bookmark the online portal for the Five Counties Fall Online Auction (visit: https://events.readysetauction.com/fivecountieschildrenscentre/Fall). Items up for bidding can be viewed in advance, with the actual auction opening on October 12 at 8 am and closing on October 17 at 8 pm. Winning bidders will be contacted once the auction closes and provided payment and pickup information.
