Get Your Peek On!

We are so excited about the 44th Annual Gala and Auction that we had to give you a sneak peek of the live auction items curated especially for this year’s Global Gala!

THE MAINE EVENT

• Accommodations for up to 4 people at Under Canvas Acadia

• Up to 4 nights (additional nights can be added)

• Aerial tour of Mt. Desert Island (Acadia)

• Lobster & nature tour (lobster boat excursion, visit Somes Sound, and see a seal colony!).

• Travel dates are: 2023 May 11th - Oct 9th, 2024 May 9th - Oct 7th

  Under Canvas will provide a concierge service to suggest adventures and help book excursions as desired.  They also provide complimentary activities like morning yoga, live music, kid’s activities, etc.  Aerial tours for up to four people and lobster boating experience are included.  This trip is perfect for a family that wants to reconnect and enjoy being in nature!  There are tons of other activities to choose from in the area, including hiking, horseback carriage rides, swimming, sailing, picnicking, shopping, and lighthouse tours, to name a few. 

ICE, ICE BABY!

• 0.35 carats of princess cut diamonds and 0.25 carats of round cut diamonds set in 14-carat white gold on a 14-carate white gold 14” chain.

BRACE YOURSELF!

• Full orthodontic treatment!

• Includes diagnostic records, consultation treatment fee, and the first set of retainers.

ULTIMATE STAY-CATION

• $100 gift card to Treat

• $50 in downtown bucks (just like a gift certificate spent at your favorite stores in downtown!)

• $50 gift card to Magnolia Room (upscale bar in the Fairfield Marriott)

• Two (2) nights at the Fairfield Marriott in downtown Morganton.

MDS FAST-PASS

• No time to wait? No problem.

• Bypass the congestion and zip through the MDS pickup line with a special lane just for you!

• You’ll be on your way while everyone else patiently waits their turn.

BOMB BIRTHDAY PACKAGE!

• Everything you need for an extreme and awesome INDOOR birthday party!

• Bounce house slide combo castle from Bouncin Bears

• Rental of the MDS gymnasium!

ONE YEAR OF AFTERSCHOOL!

• MDS afterschool care for one (1) child

MIXOLOGY!

• Large galvanized bucket of various liquors and cocktail-making supplies (donated by 7th grade)

• Six-person private class with Taylor Keefe in the privacy and fun of your own home.

• Taylor will teach your group to make three basic cocktails, including the history and basic technique.

• She will teach you the bartending do's and don'ts and then your group will collaboratively design a cocktail together.