Good things come in small auctions!

As you know, this year's festival will not include a full silent auction (look for one this fall). We know that families can find it difficult to peruse auction items and monitor their bids, while simultaneously enjoying dinner and spending time with their children.

However, some of our wonderful sponsors (many of them first-time supporters of West End UMC Preschool) have donated a few things of particular interest to the preschool community, and we could not resist the opportunity to offer them. During this year's festival, we will have a mini-auction with just a handful of family-oriented items. These will be featured on the blog during the next two weeks. See the first items below!

Our sponsor Smart Sprouts has generously donated two eight-hour childcare packages (retail value $105 each). Childcare at Smart Sprouts is the perfect way to get some hands-free time during the day; childcare packages can be shared among siblings. Smart Sprouts has also donated a birthday party space rental (value $150); up to 20 friends can play and celebrate for 2 hours with the help of a Smart Sprouts staff member.

Who doesn't need flexible childcare or a birthday party venue? Please plan to bid, and win one of these great items! A big thank-you to Smart Sprouts for its generous support!