ESUC Auction 2026
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
We are excited to begin planning for our annual East Shore auction! Here are some important dates for you to mark on your calendar:
March 1, 2026 – Procurement Deadline
March 14-21, 2026, Online Bidding Opens
March 15, 2026 – Physical Items Previewed in the Foyer.
March 15, 2026 – Early Bird Event Registration Ends
March 21, 2026 – ESUC Annual Auction
There are many ways you can support our annual auction!
Contribution Ideas
- A themed dinner for several guests – what a great way to get to know others!
- A group event at a community venue – a winery, spa, restaurant, unique business, etc.
- An outdoor group adventure – bike ride, hike, garden tour, boat ride, airplane ride!
- Ask your favorite small business if they’ll provide a gift certificate – publicity for them, donation for the Auction!
- A lesson on a home DIY topic such as how to wire a light fixture, tile a floor, repair plumbing, fix a hole in the wall, build a rock wall, etc.
- A group experience – cooking, gardening, soap making, jam making, etc.
- An exercise class – Pickleball, Yoga, Zumba, personal training session, etc.
- Dance, music, or voice lessons (you decide how many)
- An educational tour – geology, architecture, haunted establishments, whatever you know.
- Chores for a few hours – housecleaning, painting, gardening, pressure washing, organizing.
- A chauffeur ride – to the airport, errands, appointments, etc.
- Tickets to a play, concert, sports event, etc. Can’t use that season ticket? Donate it!
- A game night or tournament – poker, tennis, badminton, bridge, etc.
- Artists – a commissioned work, consultation, or class.
- Professionals – a consultation, class, or professional service.
- A kids’ party. Magic, juggling, clowning, baking, Lego building, crafting, storytelling, etc.
- A meal, appetizers, drinks, an afternoon tea, chocolate or wine tasting, coffee, Girl Scout cookies, etc. in your home or setting of your choice (you can usually reserve space at East Shore for your event)
Volunteer at the Event: Volunteers are needed in many areas to make our auction a success! We need help with set-up, decorating, food service, check-in, raffle sales, bidding assistance, and clean–up.
Thank you for your support from the East Shore Auction Team:
Beth Wilson, Chair
Sheridan Botts
Elaine Cox
Cris
Kim
Lauren crowder
Jeanne Lamont