As in past years, one lucky raffle ticket holder will walk away with a choice of one of two cars. This year ticket holders can win a 2000 model year BMW Z3 convertible or a 2000 Mercedes C-Class 280 Sport. Some of this year's silent and oral auction items include exotic vacations, cars, jewelry, recreational outings, sports tickets, advertising opportunities and artwork. Decorating for the event will begin Oct. 27, with preview night scheduled for 7 p.m., Oct. 29. Preview night is open to the public free of charge.
Visitors can bid on silent auction items at that time.
Proceeds from the event and auctions benefit the school's 1,100 students. More than 450 volunteers work on the event. They are involved in everything from creating decorations to catering to soliciting auction items. Gladhander coordinator Jim Beckett said the event sells out every year. The cost of the ticket includes dinner, cocktails and a midnight breakfast.