Chabot Elementary

Annual Auction & Gala

by Lily Martins & Shaudi Bazzaz

New Year’s is over but don’t put away the sequins and glitter. Chabot Elementary is holding its annual Auction & Gala on Saturday, March 25, at The Bridge Yard in Oakland, where we will teleport to the glamorous ’70s.

It’s donations big and small from the community that make the Auction & Gala special every year — and this event is Chabot’s biggest spring fundraiser. All money raised supports enrichment education including art, music, media, and the library, as well as student support for small group specialists and equity and inclusion programming. This year, they anticipate district-wide budget cuts that make the generosity of the community particularly essential.

How can you help? Do you have a talent or trade like sewing or woodworking that you’re willing to offer up for the Auction? Do you have access to a vacation home or Airbnb that could be donated for a weekend getaway? Many local merchants have already contributed as it’s a great way to promote your business while supporting local public schools.

Are you a business owner who can donate a special item or service? Visit chabotelementary.org/pta/ auction_gala/ or email auction@ chabotelementary.org to have your company highlighted as an official sponsor of the auction. n